Virtual reality goggles ease needle fears in kids

NCT ID NCT07261410

First seen Jan 03, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study tested whether watching virtual reality during a blood draw could help school-age children feel less pain, fear, and upset. 86 children took part. The results showed that using VR can make the experience less stressful for kids.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dokuz Eylul University

    Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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