VR headsets offer escape for worried parents during Child's hospital stay

NCT ID NCT05729347

Summary

This Stanford University study tested whether using a virtual reality headset could help reduce anxiety in parents while their child was undergoing medical procedures. Nearly 500 parents participated, with some trying VR distraction and others receiving standard care without technology. Researchers measured anxiety levels before and after to see if the immersive VR experience provided meaningful relief during stressful hospital visits.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lucile Parkard Children's Hospital

    Stanford, California, 94304, United States

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