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Virtual Reality for Pain, Fear, and Physiological Responses During Pediatric Venous Catheterization

150 participantsStarted 2025-11-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of two different virtual reality (VR) applications on children's pain, fear, and physiological parameters during peripheral intravenous catheterization. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 who are scheduled for day surgery in the pediatric surgery unit will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) Aquarium VR video, (2) Kaleidoscope VR video, or (3) routine care control group. VR interventions will begin 2-3 minutes before the procedure and will continue throughout catheter insertion. The primary outcomes will include pain and fear levels measured by validated pediatric scales, while secondary outcomes will focus on physiological parameters such as heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and oxygen saturation. The purpose of this research is to determine whether distraction with VR technology can reduce procedural pain and fear in children, improve their cooperation during invasive procedures, and support atraumatic care practices in pediatric nursing.

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 7-12 years * Scheduled for day surgery in the pediatric surgery unit * Undergoing first-time peripheral intravenous catheterization in the clinic * Both child and parent provide informed consent/assent to participate * Child and parent have no speech or visual impairment Exclusion Criteria: * Children younger than 7 or older than 12 years * Not scheduled for day surgery in the pediatric surgery unit * Child or parent declining participation * Presence of speech or visual impairment in child or parent

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Pain intensity during peripheral intravenous catheterization

Timeframe: Up to 10 minutes during and after the procedure.

Pain intensity measured by Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: Up to 10 minutes during and after peripheral intravenous catheterization.

Fear intensity measured by Children's Fear Scale (CFS)

Timeframe: Up to 10 minutes during and after peripheral intravenous catheterization.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07202468

SponsorEge University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Pain intensity during peripheral intravenous catheterization

Timeframe: Up to 10 minutes during and after the procedure.

Pain intensity measured by Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale

Timeframe: Up to 10 minutes during and after peripheral intravenous catheterization.

Fear intensity measured by Children's Fear Scale (CFS)

Timeframe: Up to 10 minutes during and after peripheral intravenous catheterization.