VR goggles before the doctor: a 3-Minute tour to tame toddler anxiety?

NCT ID NCT07255365

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Berker Okay Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether letting children aged 3 to 5.5 watch a short 360-degree video of the clinic through VR goggles before their exam can reduce their fear and distress. Half of the 100 children will use the VR, while the other half will wait as usual. Researchers will measure crying, pain scores, and heart rate to see if the VR helps kids stay calm and makes the exam easier for the doctor.

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 360° clinic walkthrough video
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help young children feel calmer and cooperate better during doctor visits.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 children. The VR experience may not work for all kids, and results may not apply to older children or different settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY FEAR STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL

Contacts and locations

Locations

SBÜ Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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