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Virtual Reality for Pain, Fear, and Physiological Responses During Pediatric Venous Catheterization

NCT07202468 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 150

Last updated 2025-10-01

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of two different virtual reality (VR) applications on children's pain, fear, and physiological parameters during peripheral intravenous catheterization. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 who are scheduled for day surgery in the pediatric surgery unit will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) Aquarium VR video, (2) Kaleidoscope VR video, or (3) routine care control group.

VR interventions will begin 2-3 minutes before the procedure and will continue throughout catheter insertion. The primary outcomes will include pain and fear levels measured by validated pediatric scales, while secondary outcomes will focus on physiological parameters such as heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and oxygen saturation.

The purpose of this research is to determine whether distraction with VR technology can reduce procedural pain and fear in children, improve their cooperation during invasive procedures, and support atraumatic care practices in pediatric nursing.

Conditions

  • Pain Management
  • Fear and Anxiety

Interventions

DEVICE

Virtual Reality

1. Aquarium VR Video (3D) Children in this group wore a virtual reality headset displaying a 3D Aquarium video. The video included underwater scenes with fish, sharks, and marine mammals. The VR headset was applied 2-3 minutes before the peripheral intravenous catheterization procedure and continued during the procedure to provide distraction. 2. Kaleidoscope VR Video (3D) Children in this group wore a virtual reality headset displaying a 3D Kaleidoscope video consisting of colorful, shifting geometric patterns. The VR headset was applied 2-3 minutes before the peripheral intravenous catheterization procedure and continued during the procedure to distract the child and reduce procedural pain and fear. 3. Routine Care (Control Group) Children in this group received standard peripheral intravenous catheterization procedure in the pediatric surgery unit without any additional distraction intervention.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ege University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
SEQUENTIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
7 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-01
Primary Completion
2026-01-01
Completion
2026-02-01

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