Virtual Reality for Pain, Fear, and Physiological Responses During Pediatric Venous Catheterization

This study aims to evaluate the effect of two different virtual reality (VR) applications on children's pain, fear, and physiological parameters during peripheral intravenous catheterization. Children between the ages of 7 and 12 who are scheduled for day surgery in the pediatric surgery unit will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) Aquarium VR video, (2) Kaleidoscope VR video, or (3) routine care control group. VR interventions will begin 2-3 minutes before the procedure and will continue throughout catheter insertion. The primary outcomes will include pain and fear levels measured by validated pediatric scales, while secondary outcomes will focus on physiological parameters such as heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and oxygen saturation. The purpose of this research is to determine whether distraction with VR technology can reduce procedural pain and fear in children, improve their cooperation during invasive procedures, and support atraumatic care practices in pediatric nursing.

NCT Number	NCT07202468
Lead Sponsor	Ege University
Conditions	Pain Management, Fear and Anxiety
Enrollment	150 participants
Start Date	2025-11-01
Primary Completion	2026-01-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-10-01