Virtual reality goggles could take the ouch out of Kids' IVs
NCT ID NCT07202468
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether watching a virtual reality (VR) video can help children aged 7 to 12 feel less pain and fear when getting an IV. About 150 kids having day surgery will be randomly placed into one of three groups: watching an aquarium video, a kaleidoscope video, or getting standard care without VR. The goal is to see if VR distraction makes the procedure easier for children.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 150 people
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- Expected to start
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Nov 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Feb 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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- Ages
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7 to 12 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7-12 years * Scheduled for day surgery in the pediatric surgery unit * Undergoing first-time peripheral intravenous catheterization in the clinic * Both child and parent provide informed consent/assent to participate * Child and parent have no speech or visual impairment Exclusion Criteria: * Children younger than 7 or older than 12 years * Not scheduled for day surgery in the pediatric surgery unit * Child or parent declining participation * Presence of speech or visual impairment in child or parent
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