Can VR headsets replace pain pills for kids in the hospital?
NCT ID NCT07427862
First seen Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during interventional radiology procedures can lower pain and anxiety in children aged 8 and older. About 500 participants will use the VR headset or receive standard care, and researchers will compare their pain and anxiety scores. The goal is to see if VR distraction works better than usual care for making procedures less stressful.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtual reality headset (Meta Oculus Quest Pro)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety for children during medical procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial with subjective pain and anxiety measures, so results may not apply broadly. The VR headset may not work for all children or procedures.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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