VR adventure could spare kids from anesthesia during MRI
NCT ID NCT06132854
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) simulation of an MRI scan can help children aged 4-18 stay calm enough to complete the real scan without anesthesia. About 288 children will be randomly assigned to VR preparation, a booklet, or usual care. The main goal is to see if fewer kids need anesthesia when they use VR.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 288 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Informed assent and parental informed consent to participate in the study. 2. Stated willingness to participate in the intervention and to complete study questionnaires. 3. Inpatient or outpatient at the Pediatric Center. 4. Age 4-18 years 5. Scheduled for MRI examination under anesthesia at the Semmelweis University. 6. Fluent in Hungarian language Exclusion Criteria: 1. Severe visual impairment or hearing loss that would hinder the participation of the VR and booklet experience. 2. In case of epilepsy, if the treating physician recommend against participation. 3. Children with severe intellectual disability which would hinder participation in the VR group e.g. not able to follow simple instructions. 4. Inpatients, if the treating physician indicates that the child is too unwell for the study. 5. Face or cranial deformities, wounds on the face and head which would hinder wearing the VR headset.
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Locations
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Pediatric Center, Semmelweis University
RECRUITINGBudapest, Budapest, 1094, Hungary
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