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Virtual Reality-Based 360° Clinic Walkthrough for Reducing Examination Anxiety in Preschool Children
Led by Berker Okay · Updated on 2025-12-05
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
5 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial investigates whether a short, 360° virtual reality (VR) pre-examination walkthrough can reduce anxiety, behavioral distress, and physiological stress responses in preschool children undergoing routine outpatient physical examination. A total of 100 children aged 3-5.5 years were randomized to either a VR group, which viewed a 3-minute real-clinic 360° video via VR goggles, or a control group, which experienced routine waiting only. Primary outcome measures include the Face-Legs-Activity-Cry-Consolability (FLACC) score and crying duration during examination. Secondary outcomes include heart and respiratory rate changes, Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale (WBS) scores, parent satisfaction, and physician-rated examination ease. The study aims to determine whether immersive, procedure-specific VR preparation can improve examination experience and cooperation while reducing stress for both children and caregivers.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Virtual Reality-Based 360° Clinic Walkthrough for Reducing Examination Anxiety in Preschool Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 3 to 5.5 years (36-66 months)
- Clinically stable and attending routine outpatient physical exams
- Able to engage with a short audiovisual VR/360° video
- Written informed consent from parent or guardian
- Verbal assent from child when appropriate
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe neurodevelopmental delay or communication difficulty
- Autism spectrum disorder or significant behavioral dysregulation
- History of epilepsy or photosensitivity
- Visual or hearing impairment preventing VR use
- Acute illness requiring urgent intervention
- Body temperature ≥ 38.0°C at presentation
- Previous exposure to VR or 360° clinic simulations
- Use of sedative medication
- Refusal of participation by parent or child
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
SBÜ Sultangazi Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34010
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Research Team
B
Berker Okay
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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