Status:

RECRUITING

Evaluating the Feasibility of VR for Pediatric Renal Biopsies

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, San Francisco

Conditions:

Pain, Procedural

Procedural Anxiety

Eligibility:

All Genders

5-17 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the use of virtual reality (VR) as an adjunct or alternative to pharmacologic sedation in pediatric patients undergoing renal biopsy.

Detailed Description

Children aged 5-17 scheduled for renal biopsy will be offered the option to use a virtual reality (VR) headset that displays an interactive game as part of their renal biopsy experience. The standard ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • \- Patients age 5-17 receiving a renal biopsy at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Benioff Children's Hospital

Exclusion

  • Patients who cannot lie supine for their renal biopsy will be excluded from the study
  • Patients with injuries to the head/face that would prohibit wearing a headset
  • Patients with loss of consciousness, altered mental status, life-threatening injuries/illness or multi-trauma
  • Patients with open skin, lice, scabies, or other infectious skin conditions on the head/face
  • Patients with a history of or current symptoms of vertigo
  • Patients who are blind
  • Patients with significant developmental or cognitive delays who may not be able to engage with or tolerate the virtual reality environment, as determined by their parent/caregiver
  • Patients on whom the VR headset does not fit appropriately

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 11 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05267704

Start Date

October 11 2022

End Date

August 1 2024

Last Update

June 4 2024

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UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

San Francisco, California, United States, 94143