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Virtual Reality Distraction Therapy in Paediatrics

NCT06039462 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 108

Last updated 2023-09-15

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Summary

For many children in hospital, having blood tests or cannulation is a significantly distressing event physically, psychologically and emotionally. Use of distraction during invasive procedures is already common practice in paediatrics to improve the experience both for the child and parents. Use of Virtual Reality (VR) and VR Distraction Therapy (VRDT) is a relatively new concept, but has already shown promising results in studies.

"VR offers an interactive distraction technique, a contrast to the passive distraction of reading a book or playing games on a tablet … and \[VR\] is thought to alter pain perception and the child's interpretation of pain signals." (Cochrane Library - Virtual reality simulation for reducing pain in children).

The project aims to collect data about venepuncture, cannulation, long lines - qualitative and quantitative data - from children and parents. This studyl compares current standard practice with VR distraction therapy.

Conditions

  • Child Behavior

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Application of a virtual reality headset

Use of a headset to experience a different reality

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-09-23
Primary Completion
2021-12-13
Completion
2021-12-13

Countries

  • United Kingdom

Study Locations

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