Virtual reality and buzzy gadget tested to calm kids during allergy pricks
NCT ID NCT06443060
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether watching a virtual reality movie or using a vibrating Buzzy device can reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 7 to 10 during allergy skin prick tests. About 111 children will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: virtual reality, Buzzy, or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety, fear, and pain using child-friendly scales.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality and Buzzy device
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these distraction methods could offer simple, drug-free ways to ease children's discomfort during allergy tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.
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