Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable

A Novel Auditory Application for Distraction in Pediatric Patients

United States20 participantsStarted 2026-05-01

Plain-language summary

This mixed-methods study seeks to evaluate the feasibility of Mystic Pets software and hardware within the pediatric population. This study will take place at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA).

Who can participate

Age range4 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 4-17 years * English speaking participants Exclusion Criteria: * Legal guardian not present to obtain consent * Child with hearing impairment * Child with a significant neurological condition, or major developmental disability * Child with facial abnormalities or injuries prohibiting use of headsets * Nausea at the time of recruitment, * A history of severe motion sickness, * A history of seizures

What they're measuring

Feasibility of Mystics Pets, based on an unpublished focus group interview guide at the Department of Anesthesiology, Stanford University

Timeframe: immediately after intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06922032

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-04-30

Contact for this trial

Thomas Caruso, MD, PhD

6504970927 tjcaruso@stanford.edu

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