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Virtual reality could turn needle sticks into a game for kids

NCT ID NCT07740850

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

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) distraction can reduce pain in children aged 6-11 during intravenous cannulation or blood sampling in a pediatric emergency department. Half of the participants receive standard care, while the other half wear a VR headset showing age-appropriate content to divert their attention. The study measures pain levels, procedure duration, cooperation, and parental satisfaction to see if VR makes the experience less distressing.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality-based distraction using a VR headset (Meta Quest 3S) with age-appropriate audiovisual content
What this could lead to
If effective, VR distraction could become a standard, drug-free way to reduce pain and distress for children undergoing needle procedures in emergency settings.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, non-randomized study, so results may not apply broadly. VR may not work for all children, and some may find the headset uncomfortable or distracting.

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Study facts

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Phase

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

150 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Jan 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-11 years * Requirement for intravenous cannulation or venous blood sampling in the -pediatric emergency department * Ability to understand and engage with virtual reality content * Written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Visual or hearing impairment preventing VR use * Neurological or developmental disorders affecting communication or cooperation * Altered level of consciousness * Hemodynamic instability requiring immediate intervention * Previous participation in the study * Refusal of participation by the child or parent/legal guardian * Contraindications to virtual reality exposure (e.g., severe motion sickness or intolerance)

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Conditions

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agnosia Pain, Procedural

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Procedural pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ege University

    Izmir, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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