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VR goggles boost motivation in hospitalized children

NCT ID NCT05725395

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Thomas Caruso Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) for education could help hospitalized children feel more motivated and improve their mental well-being. 158 children aged 5 to 25 were randomly assigned to receive VR sessions or standard care. The goal was to see if VR could make the hospital experience more engaging and positive.

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 (VR) educational sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make hospital stays less boring and more motivating for children, improving their mental well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 158 participants. The effect may be modest or not apply to all children, and VR headsets can cause discomfort or nausea in some.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

mental disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PSYCHOLOGICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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