VR boosts motivation in hospitalized kids, study finds

NCT ID NCT05725395

First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) to teach kids in the hospital could increase their motivation compared to standard care. 158 children aged 5 to 25 took part. The goal was to see if VR makes learning more interesting and enjoyable for young patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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