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Video games instead of medicine? new study tests VR and tablets to calm kids during scary medical procedure

NCT ID NCT07546305

Symptom relief Sponsor: nibras mohammed kadhim Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study will test whether letting children wear a VR headset or play games on a tablet during urinary catheterization can reduce their fear and distress. 90 children aged 6 to 16 will be randomly assigned to VR, tablet, or standard care. Researchers will measure behaviors like crying and resistance to see if the digital distractions help.

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Active substance
Virtual Reality headset and tablet-based games
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, drug-free way to help children feel less scared and upset during a common medical procedure.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (90 children) that hasn't started yet. The distraction methods may not reduce distress for all children, and results may not apply to other procedures or hospitals.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age: Children aged 6 to 16 years. * Procedure: Children undergoing urinary catheterization at the Children's Welfare Teaching Hospital. * Cognitive Status: Children with normal cognitive development and the ability to follow instructions. * Sensory Ability: Children with normal or corrected-to-normal vision and hearing. * Consent: Obtaining written informed consent from the legal guardian and verbal assent from the child. Exclusion Criteria: * Medical History: History of epilepsy, seizures, or severe motion sickness (VR safety). * Emergency Cases: Children requiring urgent/emergency catheterization. * Disabilities: Children with intellectual disabilities or significant physical impairments.

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Urinary catheterization

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  • Welfare Teaching Hospital

    Baghdad, Iraq

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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