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VR takes hospitalized kids on a trip to the wonders of the world

NCT ID NCT06911996

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) field trips can improve the emotional well-being and learning of children aged 5 to 17 who are stuck in the hospital. Participants will wear a VR headset to visit famous landmarks and then do a hands-on science experiment. Researchers will measure their feelings of awe and knowledge before and after the experience.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality (VR) headset with educational field trips and hands-on science experiments
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, educational way to improve emotional well-being for children stuck in the hospital.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 100 participants. The effects on awe and learning may be small or not last. Some children may get motion sickness or seizures from the VR headset.

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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

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

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

Ages

5 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the age of 5 and 17. * English speaking. * Anticipated in-patient stay for more than 1 day. Exclusion Criteria: * Legal guardian not present to obtain consent * Child with a significant neurological condition, or major developmental disability * Child with active infection of the face or hand * A history of severe motion sickness * A history of seizures caused by flashing light * Major surgery within the last 12 hours

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    RECRUITING

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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