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VR-PAT for Pain and Anxiety Management During Pediatric Dermatologic Laser Procedures

United States40 participantsStarted 2023-01-09

Plain-language summary

This study will assess the feasibility and efficacy of our Virtual Reality Pain Alleviation Therapy (VR-PAT) for pain management during pediatric and young adult outpatient laser procedures and evaluate the impact of VR use on reducing anxiety in patients undergoing dermatologic laser procedures. The investigators hypothesize that patients using VR-PAT will report less pain and anxiety during the laser procedure than patients who do not play the game.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 25 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * dermatology patients (5+ years) who are undergoing first laser procedure at the Nationwide Children's Outpatient Laser * have a legal guardian present for patients less than 18 years old for the procedure (for informed consent) * can communicate orally Exclusion Criteria: * any wounds that may interfere with study procedures * usage of a diode laser (VR safety has not been established yet) * vision, hearing, or cognitive/motor impairments preventing valid administration of study measures * history of motion sickness, seizure disorder, dizziness, or migraine headaches precipitated by visual auras * minors in foster care * unable to communicate in English * pregnant women * prisoners

What they're measuring

Change in procedural pain

Timeframe: Assessed immediately following each laser procedure

Change in procedural anxiety

Timeframe: Assessed at 3 time points (prior to entering procedure room, prior to the procedure, and immediately following the procedure) for each laser procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05645224

SponsorNationwide Children's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-14