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Virtual reality may take the sting out of Kids' IVs

NCT ID NCT07505225

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ali Yıldız Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether watching an underwater video through virtual reality goggles or on a screen could help children aged 7-12 feel less pain, fear, and distress while getting an IV. Sixty-six children were split into three groups: VR goggles, video screen, or standard care. Researchers measured heart rate, oxygen levels, pain scores, and emotional reactions before, during, and after the procedure.

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Active substance
Virtual reality headset and on-screen video viewing
What this could lead to
If effective, this could provide a simple, non-drug way to ease pain and fear for children during needle procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 66 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The effect may be modest and not replace standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria for the study * The child should be monitored at the hospital for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 6 hours during the planned training. * The child should be able to understand and speak Turkish fluently. * Child must be aged 7-12 years old. * Prior to the assessment process, the child's Wong-Baker Facial Expression Assessment Scale score must be 0. * There should be no condition in the hand and arm area that would prevent the establishment of planned peripheral venous access. Exclusion criteria from the study: * The child or parent does not wish to participate in the study * The child has a history of sedative or narcotic substance use within the last 24 hours * The child has received analgesia within the last 6 hours * The child has a visual health problem * The child has a hearing health problem * The child has a neurological disease that may be triggered by sight and sound * The child has a history of syncope during invasive procedures (blood sampling, intravenous access, etc) * The child has loss of sensation or tissue in the extremities (e.g., plaster casts) that would prevent intravenous access * The child has a wound/trauma to the scalp or any part of the head * The child has a health problem requiring isolation Exclusion criteria from the study group: * The child or parent expressing a desire to withdraw from the study at any stage of the research. * The child experiencing health problems during the procedure (syncope, seizures, etc.). * Initiating any medication or fluid treatment within 2 minutes of intravenous access (until the final test measurement).

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Conditions

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primary interstitial lung disease specific to childhood

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Child Patient

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Selçuk University

    Konya, Konya, 42208, Turkey (Türkiye)

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