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VR goggles could replace needles for pain relief in young patients

NCT ID NCT05645224

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether playing a virtual reality game during dermatologic laser procedures can reduce pain and anxiety in children and young adults aged 5 and up. Forty participants will either use VR-PAT or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain and anxiety levels using rating scales and observations.

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Active substance
Virtual Reality Pain Alleviation Therapy (VR-PAT) using a Pico Neo 3 Pro Eye headset
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety for kids during repeated laser treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. VR may not work for all patients or could cause discomfort.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 65 people

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Started

Jan 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 25 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * dermatology patients (5+ years) who are undergoing first laser procedure at the Nationwide Children's Outpatient Laser * have a legal guardian present for patients less than 18 years old for the procedure (for informed consent) * can communicate orally Exclusion Criteria: * any wounds that may interfere with study procedures * usage of a diode laser (VR safety has not been established yet) * vision, hearing, or cognitive/motor impairments preventing valid administration of study measures * history of motion sickness, seizure disorder, dizziness, or migraine headaches precipitated by visual auras * minors in foster care * unable to communicate in English * pregnant women * prisoners

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Conditions

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Pain, Procedural

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Procedural anxiety Procedural pain

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Locations

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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