VR goggles ease needle pain for young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT04931745

First seen Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 8 times

Summary

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain and distress in children with cancer during port-a-cath needle access. 84 children aged 5-17 who reported some fear before the procedure took part. Researchers measured their distress and pain levels during the needle stick to see if VR helped compared to standard care.

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Locations

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    London, Ontario, N6A5W3, Canada

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