Clinical trial · Interventional
Improving Breast Health Knowledge Among Women Using a Gamified Metaverse-Based Platform
Improving Breast Health Knowledge Among Women Using a Gamified Metaverse-Based Platform: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Mammoverse, a gamified metaverse-based educational platform, in improving breast health knowledge among women in China. Participants were randomly assigned to either a gamified or non-gamified version of the platform. Both groups received identical educational content, but only the gamified group experienced interactive game elements such as avatars, progress feedback, and rewards. Knowledge was assessed at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at 4-week follow-up. The study found that the gamified platform significantly improved knowledge retention and participant engagement compared to the non-gamified version. This ClinicalTrials.gov registration reflects only the randomized controlled trial (RCT) portion of a broader mixed-methods study that was approved by the University of Malaya Research Ethics Committee (Ref: UM.TNC2/UMREC\_3967). The full study protocol includes three methodological approaches, and this registration pertains specifically to the RCT component involving the Mammoverse platform. Other study components are not included in this registration.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast Neoplasms | Breast Neoplasm | ONTOLOGY_EXACT | 0.98 |
| Health Education | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (2)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamified Mammoverse Platform | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Standard Mammoverse Platform | Behavioral | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Gamified Metaverse Education
- description
- Participants in this group used the Mammoverse platform with gamified features, including story-based missions, interactive tasks, point-based rewards, achievement badges, and virtual incentives. The educational content was delivered through immersive scenarios to enhance engagement and motivation in learning about breast health.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Gamified Mammoverse Platform
- type
- ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
- label
- Non-Gamified Metaverse Education
- description
- Participants in this group accessed the Mammoverse platform without any gamified features. The virtual environment delivered identical breast health educational content, but without tasks, points, rewards, badges, or narrative elements.
- interventionNames
- Behavioral: Standard Mammoverse Platform
Primary outcomes (1)
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Female
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 65 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Female participants aged 18 years and above * Able to read and understand Chinese * Access to a digital device and stable internet connection * Willing to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment or mental health condition that affects participation * Inability to complete the full intervention and follow-up sessions * Incomplete baseline assessment
References
Publications (1)
- DERIVEDLi R, Kahn SM, Duan B, Wong SY. Gamified Versus Nongamified Metaverse Learning for Breast Health Knowledge in Women: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Serious Games. 2026 Feb 13;14:e75318. doi: 10.2196/75318. PMID 41687006