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VR goggles calm kids before scopes: study shows promise

NCT ID NCT07274111

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mansoura University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using a virtual reality headset before a gastrointestinal endoscopy could help children aged 6 to 15 feel less anxious and have less pain afterward. Sixty-six children were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other got a short VR session with fun scenes like roller coasters or space. Researchers measured anxiety, pain, and recovery time to see if VR made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality head-mounted display with immersive applications
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer and recover faster during medical procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 66 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. VR might not work for everyone and could cause discomfort in some.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-15 years scheduled to undergo a gastrointestinal endoscopic procedure. * First-time endoscopy patients (no prior endoscopic experience). * Willing to participate, with informed consent from parents/guardians and child assent. Interest in technology and ability to tolerate a brief VR experience. \- Physically and cognitively able to complete the anxiety and pain assessment tools (STAI-CH and FACES scales). Exclusion Criteria: * Children with a known history of seizure disorders or cardiac diseases. * Presence of active infection, burns, or trauma involving the periorbital skin, eyes, nasal bridge, external ear, scalp, or hair. * Visual or hearing impairments that would interfere with VR use. * Developmental delays (including autism spectrum disorders) that significantly limit cooperation or understanding of instructions. * Active psychosis or symptoms of intoxication. * History of severe motion sickness. * Children currently undergoing chemotherapy.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain

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Gastrointestinal endoscopy Pain Procedural anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mansoura University

    Al Mansurah, 35516, Egypt

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