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Virtual Reality (VR) Use for Reducing Pain and Anxiety in Children Undergoing Interventional Radiology Procedures
Led by Children's Hospital Los Angeles · Updated on 2026-03-09
500
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the use of Virtual Reality (VR) to reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 8 and older undergoing interventional radiology procedures. The study aims to compare the effects of VR to standard care, assessing both the children's pain and anxiety levels and their caregivers' satisfaction and perception of distress during the procedure. The trial is observational and sponsored by Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Participants will use VR headsets appropriate for their age group during their interventional radiology procedure. Children aged 8 to 18 may use the Pico 4 headset, those 10 and older can use the Meta Oculus Quest Pro, and those 13 and older may use the Pico G3. The VR device is worn starting five minutes before the procedure, throughout the procedure, and up to two minutes after it ends. The VR experience includes immersive 3-D visual, auditory, and tactile feedback designed to distract and engage the child. Throughout the study, participants complete surveys before and after their procedures. Researchers will measure changes in pain and anxiety from before to one hour after the intervention, caregiver satisfaction with the procedure, and participant distress levels. The VR headsets are sanitized before each use to minimize infection risk. Participation involves a single interventional procedure with VR use and associated assessments, with the study expected to conclude in September 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Virtual Reality (VR) for Interventional Radiology (IR) Procedures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children who are at least 8 years old
- Children who speak English, with caregivers who speak English or Spanish
- Children scheduled for an interventional radiology procedure
- Children with typical development as reported by parents, without developmental delays
You will not qualify if you...
- Children currently taking pain or anxiety medications
- Children with psychiatric disorders, organic brain syndrome, intellectual disability, or other cognitive/neurological disorders
- Children with visual, hearing, or tactile impairments affecting study tasks
- Children with a history of seizure disorder
- Children currently experiencing flu-like symptoms, headache, or earache
- Children with known or suspected motion sickness
- Children with cochlear implants or pacemakers
AI-Screening
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Day of procedure
Participants use a virtual reality headset starting five minutes before their interventional radiology procedure, continuing through the procedure, and for up to two minutes after the procedure to help reduce pain and anxiety.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 hour post-procedure
Participants are observed for changes in pain and anxiety levels up to one hour after the procedure.
1 follow-up visit (in-person or remote)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California, United States, 90027
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Research Team
S
Saloni M Dangoria
E
Elena Gareau
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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