Virtual reality vs. needles: can a headset ease Kids' hospital fears?

NCT ID NCT05066061

Summary

This study aimed to see if using a virtual reality (VR) headset could help reduce pain and anxiety for children aged 6 to 11 who need an intravenous (IV) catheter placed. Researchers compared the VR distraction technique against standard pain relief methods like numbing cream and a calming gas. The goal was to find a better way to make this common but stressful hospital procedure easier for kids and their parents.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Clermont-Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France

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