Virtual reality could replace pills for Kids' casting pain

NCT ID NCT07683715

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether letting children watch a 3-minute animated video through a virtual reality headset during forearm cast application can lower their pain, anxiety, and fear. About 120 children aged 4 to 15 with forearm fractures will be randomly assigned to either the VR group or standard care. Researchers will measure the child's distress during the procedure and again one day later to see if the VR experience reduces lasting fear of returning to the doctor.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Virtual Reality-Based Educational Animation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease children's distress during medical procedures like casting.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial. The VR distraction may not significantly reduce pain or anxiety compared to standard care, and results may not apply to all children or procedures.

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Basaksehir Cam ve Sakura City Hospital
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Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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