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VR goggles may ease needle pain for children

NCT ID NCT07261410

Symptom relief Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles during a blood draw could reduce pain, anxiety, and emotional distress in school-age children. 86 children were randomly assigned to either active VR (where they could control the experience) or passive VR (just watching). Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and emotional behavior using standard scales. The goal was to see if VR distraction can make needle procedures less stressful for kids.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality distraction (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel less pain and anxiety during needle procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 86 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The effect may be modest and not replace standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

86 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The child agrees to participate in the study voluntarily. * The parent agrees to participate in the study voluntarily. * Obtaining consent forms from the child and parent Exclusion Criteria: * The child has a physical and psychological deficit that will prevent him from wearing the glasses that will be placed on his head to watch virtual reality. * Having fever (\>37.5C) and severe dehydration * The patient did not take analgesics before the intervention

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain

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Anxiety state Pain Venipuncture

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dokuz Eylul University

    Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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