Could a VR headset turn a painful IV into a game?

NCT ID NCT07739381

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Aydin Adnan Menderes University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether watching an entertaining video through virtual reality glasses or on a tablet can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear in children aged 7 to 12 during intravenous (IV) cannulation in an emergency department. Children are randomly assigned to one of three groups: virtual reality, tablet, or routine care. The study measures pain, anxiety, and fear using validated scales to see if these distraction methods help compared to standard care.

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 distraction and tablet-based cartoon distraction
What this could lead to: If effective, these distraction methods could offer simple, drug-free ways to reduce pain and anxiety for children during medical procedures.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and results may not apply to all children or settings. The effectiveness of distraction can vary widely between individuals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Pain, Procedural

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY FEAR PROCEDURAL PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kütahya Evliya Çelebi Training and Research Hospital

Kütahya, Kütahya, 4300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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