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VR goggles ease children's pre-surgery jitters

NCT ID NCT07018999

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hong Kong Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a virtual reality (VR) tour of the operating theatre could reduce anxiety in children before surgery. 114 children who had never had surgery were randomly assigned to either a VR tour or standard preparation. Researchers measured anxiety levels using a standard scale. The goal is to find a non-drug, low-staff way to help kids feel calmer.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Immersive virtual reality operating theatre tour
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free, low-staff way to help children feel less anxious before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single completed study with 114 children. Results may not apply to all kids or hospitals, and VR might not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

114 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2022

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anaesthesiologist (ASA) physical status I or II * Undergo elective surgical procedures which requires general anaesthesia * No previous experience of anaesthesia or surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are undergoing ultra-major surgery requiring postoperative intensive care unit care. * Patients who are blind, or with hearing impairment * Patients with significant developmental or cognitive delays, ADHD or autism * Patients with history or current symptoms of vertigo * Patients with history of epilepsy or seizures * Patients who require anxiolytic premedication * Patients who have physical conditions that prohibit use of headsets e.g. head / facial injuries, open skin or infectious condition on head/face, head/ facial malformation that precludes proper fitting of the VR headset * Non-Cantonese speaking patients (due to limited resources of having Cantonese speaking VR design) * Patients and/or parents/legal guardians who refuse to participate in study

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Patient Compliance Personal Satisfaction

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Anxiety state Compliance Satisfaction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Operating Theatre, Hong Kong Children's Hospital

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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