Status:

COMPLETED

Using Virtual Reality Simulation to Prepare Children Undergoing MRI

Lead Sponsor:

Children's Hospital Colorado

Conditions:

Anxiety

Distress

Eligibility:

All Genders

6-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of using virtual reality (VR) to reduce distress in pediatric patients undergoing MRI scans compared to other methods of preparation. Children will be divide...

Detailed Description

MRI scans can be difficult for children due to the confined space inside the MRI scanner, the loud noises that MRI scanners produce, and the amount of time that it takes to complete the scan. These fa...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • (1) patients aged 6- 7 years who are scheduled for an MRI scan of the brain, face, orbitals, neck, spine, lower extremity, hip, humerus, knee, tibia and fibula, ankle, shoulder, elbow, forearm, hand, and/or wrist.
  • (2) without anesthesia and
  • (3) without contrast

Exclusion

  • (1) cognitive impairment that negates the use of the outcome tools or use of virtual reality device;
  • (2) visual impairment that could not be corrected by lenses;
  • (3) non-English speaking parent or patient.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 15 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

165 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04402216

Start Date

July 15 2020

End Date

May 1 2024

Last Update

February 20 2025

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Children's Hospital Colorado

Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045