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Could virtual reality calm anxious kids at the doctor?

NCT ID NCT07280910

Symptom relief Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study examined whether virtual reality (VR) can help lower anxiety in children aged 6-15 during medical procedures. Researchers analyzed data from 168 pediatric patients who used VR as part of a quality improvement program. They measured changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and fear scores before and after VR use.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality (VR) distraction therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could support using VR as a simple, drug-free way to ease children's anxiety during medical procedures.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study that only looked back at existing data, not a controlled trial. Results may not apply to all children or settings.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

168 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Jun 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study involved pediatric patients who received VR intervention as part of the original QI initiative. Data protection and de-identification procedures were rigorously applied throughout the study

Ages

6 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Pediatric Subjects Inclusion Criteria: * pediatric patients who received VR intervention as part of the original QI initiative. * pediatric patients who were eligible and received VR during the QI initiative aged 6-15 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with developmental delays, head injuries, or seizures were excluded from the study. * Only those pediatric patients who met the inclusion criteria and did not exhibit the specified exclusion conditions were included. Data protection and de-identification procedures were rigorously applied throughout the study Caregivers/Parents Inclusion Criteria: \- pediatric patients who were eligible and received VR during the QI initiative, aged 6-15 years Exclusion Criteria: \- N/A Nurses Inclusion Criteria: * nurses of pediatric patients who were eligible and received VR during the QI initiative, aged 6-15 years Exclusion Criteria: * N/A

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Anxiety

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States

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