Virtual reality headsets tested to ease needle pain in young leukemia patients

NCT ID NCT06697275

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 6 to 16 with leukemia when they get a needle placed into a port. About 120 kids will be randomly assigned to use either a hypnotic VR, an interactive VR, or standard care (numbing cream and distraction). The goal is to see if repeated VR use over three months makes needle sticks less painful and less scary.

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 (hypnotic or interactive) via Deepsen® mask with Birdy® software
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and fear during repeated needle procedures for children with leukemia.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial (120 participants) testing a device, not a drug. The effect may be small or not better than standard distraction techniques.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute leukemia anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE LEUKEMIA ANXIETY AND FEAR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Marseille
RECRUITING

Marseille, 13005, France
CHU de Bordeaux
RECRUITING

Bordeaux, 33000, France
CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
RECRUITING

Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France
CHU de Toulouse
RECRUITING

Toulouse, 31059, France

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