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Virtual reality may help kids feel less pain and fear during wound dressing changes

NCT ID NCT07729020

Symptom relief Sponsor: Gianluca Catania Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether using an immersive virtual reality headset during the first postoperative orthopedic dressing change can reduce anxiety and pain in children and adolescents aged 6 to 18. Participants are randomly assigned to either wear the VR headset during the procedure or receive standard care. The study measures changes in self-reported anxiety and pain, as well as heart rate and breathing rate, to see if distraction through VR makes the experience less distressing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
immersive virtual reality distraction via a headset
What this could lead to
If it works, virtual reality could become a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain for children during medical procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants. The effect may be modest or not generalizable to all children or procedures.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

48 people

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Started

Sep 2020

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Patients aged 6-18 years. * Undergoing corrective orthopedic surgery for congenital or acquired limb deformities, with or without external fixation devices, or spinal arthrodesis for scoliosis or spondylolisthesis. * Undergoing the first postoperative wound dressing procedure. * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian. * Assent obtained from the participant, when appropriate. Exclusion Criteria * Neurological disorders. * History of epilepsy. * Prematurity. * Sensory impairments preventing the use of the virtual reality headset. * Cognitive impairments preventing the use of the virtual reality headset. * Motor limitations preventing the use of the virtual reality headset.

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Pain Post operative

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dipartimento di scienze della salute, DISSAL - UNIGE

    Genoa, Liguria, 16132, Italy

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