Status:
COMPLETED
Distracting Through Procedural Pain and Distress
Lead Sponsor:
Medical College of Wisconsin
Collaborating Sponsors:
Northwestern Mutual Foundation
Conditions:
Chronic Illness
Hematologic Malignancy
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Children with acute and chronic illness undergo frequent, painful, and distressing procedures. This randomized control trial was used to evaluate the effectiveness of guided imagery (GI) vs virtual re...
Detailed Description
Treatment for pediatric cancer and blood disorders can range from several months to several years. During the course of treatment, children often undergo several painful and/or frightening procedures....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals being seen by the hematology, oncology, and blood and marrow transplant services.
- English-speaking patients between the ages of 8-25 years that are at least one month post-diagnosis.
- Has one of the three qualifying procedures: port access, dressing changes, and IV sticks.
Exclusion
- Patients having identified physical impairments (e.g., blindness, active infection of the skin, history of seizure disorder) that would prevent them from using VR equipment.
- Patients with significant developmental delays that would prevent them from completing required study forms.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 15 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 29 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
67 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04892160
Start Date
February 15 2018
End Date
April 29 2019
Last Update
May 19 2021
Active Locations (2)
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Children's Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53226
2
Medical College of Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States, 53226