Could virtual reality calm anxious kids at the doctor?
NCT ID NCT07280910
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study examined whether virtual reality (VR) can help lower anxiety in children aged 6-15 during medical procedures. Researchers analyzed data from 168 pediatric patients who used VR as part of a quality improvement program. They measured changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and fear scores before and after VR use.
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) distraction therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could support using VR as a simple, drug-free way to ease children's anxiety during medical procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, completed study that only looked back at existing data, not a controlled trial. Results may not apply to all children or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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