Could a VR headset be the new painkiller for kids after surgery?

NCT ID NCT07752680

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset can reduce pain, improve comfort, and ease psychological symptoms in boys aged 6-12 after hypospadias surgery. Half the children will play a car racing game in VR for 15 minutes shortly after surgery, while the other half receives standard care. Researchers will measure pain levels, comfort, and emotional well-being to see if VR offers a drug-free way to improve recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Virtual reality headset (Meta Quest 3) with a car racing game
What this could lead to: If effective, VR could become a drug-free way to reduce pain and anxiety in children after surgery, improving recovery and comfort.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all children or surgeries. VR may cause nausea or dizziness in some kids.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hypospadias Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COMFORT PAIN PSYCHOSOCIAL SYMPTOMS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medipol University

Istanbul, Beykoz, 34810, Turkey (Türkiye)

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