Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Preparing Kids for MRI Using VR
Lead Sponsor:
Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Conditions:
Anxiety
Sedation
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-10 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Children frequently exhibit pre-MRI anxiety that can cause motion, repeated sequences, prolonged room time, and exposure to sedation. Orientation with Virtual Reality (VR) may reduce anxiety by famili...
Detailed Description
Rationale. Pre-procedural anxiety in pediatric MRI is a well-recognized driver of motion, repetition of sequences, longer scanner occupancy, and sedation exposure. Brief, developmentally tailored expo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children 5 to 10 years old (inclusive).
- First-ever MRI for a clinically indicated, non-emergent examination (outpatient or elective inpatient).
- Ability to view the age-appropriate 360° VR module (head-mounted viewer or flat 360° on screen) with basic comprehension of instructions (child and/or caregiver in Turkish).
- Parental/guardian informed consent and child assent per age/competence.
- Standard MRI safety screening passed; institutional rescue sedation policies remain available if clinically required.
Exclusion
- MRI contraindications (e.g., non-MR-conditional implants, unsafe metallic foreign bodies).
- Pre-planned sedation or general anesthesia irrespective of behavior (clinician decision made prior to randomization).
- Conditions contraindicating VR exposure (e.g., uncontrolled epilepsy, severe motion sickness/vertigo causing intolerance).
- Severe uncorrected visual or hearing impairment precluding module viewing or instruction adherence.
- Emergent/urgent MRI where study procedures could delay care.
- Neurodevelopmental or behavioral conditions that render still positioning entirely unfeasible despite standard coaching (investigator judgment).
- Prior participation in this trial (no re-enrollment).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 6 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
150 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07203716
Start Date
October 6 2025
End Date
March 31 2026
Last Update
October 2 2025
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