Actively Recruiting
Feasibility of the Reality PAWS Program for Children in Isolation
Led by Children's Hospital Colorado · Updated on 2026-04-08
50
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
21 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
C
Children's Hospital Colorado
Lead Sponsor
C
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a mixed reality program, Reality PAWS, delivered on a Meta Quest 3 VR headset, is a feasible intervention for pediatric patients in isolation. It will also evaluate the safety of the program and its effect on pain, anxiety, and loneliness. The main questions the study aims to answer are: What is the feasibility of utilizing Reality PAWS MR as a substitute for in-person dog therapy for children under isolation precautions? Are patients compliant with using Reality PAWS MR? What are the interventional outcomes of Reality PAWS MR? Participants will: Wear a Meta Quest 3 VR headset with the Reality PAWS program. Interact with the program. Answer surveys regarding demographics, anxiety, pain, loneliness, sickness, perceived exertion, and immersion in the program.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Feasibility of the Reality PAWS Program for Children in Isolation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children 8 to 21 years old admitted to Children's Hospital Colorado or Children's Hospital Los Angeles
- Children who are English-speaking or have a legal guardian who speaks English or Spanish
- Children within the normal range of development
You will not qualify if you...
- Traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, neurodevelopmental issues, or related conditions that may affect study participation or outcomes
- Visual, auditory, or tactile deficits interfering with completing study tasks
- History of seizure disorder
- Currently sick with flu-like symptoms, headache, or earache
- Known or suspected motion sickness
- Presence of cochlear implants or pacemakers
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027
Not Yet Recruiting
2
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
Actively Recruiting
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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