Virtual reality cartoon calms kids before heart procedure

NCT ID NCT07276893

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether showing children an animated film through virtual reality glasses one hour before cardiac catheterization could lower their anxiety, fear, and pain. Forty-two children aged 5 to 10 took part. The goal was to see if a fun, immersive distraction could make the procedure less stressful for young patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: animated film via virtual reality glasses
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer and less scared before a heart procedure.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 42 children, so results may not apply to all kids or hospitals. The effect on pain was also measured, but pain relief may be limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANIMATION CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES CHILDREN PEDIATRIC NURSING PREOPERATIVE CARE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Ege University

Izmir, Aegean Sea Zone, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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