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Technology-Based Distractions for Minor Procedures

NCT06924814 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2026-03-23

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headset, Augmented Reality Headset) are more effective than the standard of care (i.e., no technology-based distraction) for decreasing anxiety and pain scores in pediatric patients undergoing various minor procedures (i.e lumbar punctures and cardiac catheterization). The anticipated primary outcome will be a reduction of overall cumulative medication and secondary outcomes include but are not limited to: physician satisfaction, discharge time, pain scores, anxiety scores, and procedure time.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Standard of Care

Participant is allowed to use what they will use as a distraction tool while they are receiving treatment.

BEHAVIORAL

Immersive technology

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of the following four groups; VR headsets, a bluetooth haptic device (Buddy Guard), a screen and projector (BERT), and a tablets with a game. Participant's anxiety will be assessed and pre- and post-intervention assessments will be completed.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-01
Primary Completion
2027-04-30
Completion
2027-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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