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Virtual Reality-Based 360° Clinic Walkthrough for Reducing Examination Anxiety in Preschool Children

NCT07255365 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2025-12-05

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Summary

This prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial investigates whether a short, 360° virtual reality (VR) pre-examination walkthrough can reduce anxiety, behavioral distress, and physiological stress responses in preschool children undergoing routine outpatient physical examination. A total of 100 children aged 3-5.5 years were randomized to either a VR group, which viewed a 3-minute real-clinic 360° video via VR goggles, or a control group, which experienced routine waiting only. Primary outcome measures include the Face-Legs-Activity-Cry-Consolability (FLACC) score and crying duration during examination. Secondary outcomes include heart and respiratory rate changes, Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (WBS) scores, parent satisfaction, and physician-rated examination ease. The study aims to determine whether immersive, procedure-specific VR preparation can improve examination experience and cooperation while reducing stress for both children and caregivers.

Conditions

  • Anxiety
  • Stress, Psychological
  • Fear

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

irtual Reality 360° Clinic Walkthrough

A brief, 3-minute 360° video recorded in the actual pediatric outpatient clinic, viewed via VR goggles before examination. The content is child-friendly, non-invasive, and designed to familiarize children with the clinical environment and examination steps to reduce anticipatory anxiety and distress.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Berker Okay

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
36 Months
Max Age
66 Months
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-20
Primary Completion
2025-12-20
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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