Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable

Technology-Based Distractions for Minor Procedures

United States200 participantsStarted 2026-05-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headset, Augmented Reality Headset) are more effective than the standard of care (i.e., no technology-based distraction) for decreasing anxiety and pain scores in pediatric patients undergoing various minor procedures (i.e lumbar punctures and cardiac catheterization). The anticipated primary outcome will be a reduction of overall cumulative medication and secondary outcomes include but are not limited to: physician satisfaction, discharge time, pain scores, anxiety scores, and procedure time.

Who can participate

Age range4 Years – 17 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patient age between 4-17 * English speaking * Parental consent/patient assent * Undergoing minor procedure(s) at LPCH or Stanford Hospital Exclusion Criteria: * Patient does not consent * Legal guardian not present to obtain consent * Patient with a significant neurological condition or major developmental disability * Patient experiencing nausea * Patient with active infection of the face or hand * A history of severe motion sickness * A history of visual problems * A history of seizures caused by flashing light * Major surgery within the last 48 hours * Patients who are clinically unstable or require urgent/emergent intervention * Patient or parental preference for general anesthesia

What they're measuring

Evaluate the effectiveness of technological interventions on anxiety levels in patients who undergo minor procedures

Timeframe: baseline, immediately after the intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06924814

SponsorStanford University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-04-30

Contact for this trial

Thomas Caruso, MD, PhD

6504970927 tjcaruso@stanford.edu