Clinical Trial

Virtual Reality for Procedural Pain During IV Cannulation in Children

Study acronym: VR-PED
Completed
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Summary
This study evaluates whether virtual reality (VR)-based distraction can reduce pain during intravenous cannulation and venous blood sampling in children treated in a pediatric emergency department. Children aged 6-11 years who required these procedures received either standard care or VR distraction using age-appropriate audiovisual content. The primary outcome was procedure-related pain measured by the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale. Secondary outcomes included procedural duration, cooperation, first-attempt success, behavioral distress, and parental satisfaction. The study also explored whether the effectiveness of VR was associated with patient engagement during the procedure.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07740850
Lead Sponsor Ege University
Conditions Procedural Pain
Enrollment 150 participants
Start Date 2024-09-13
Primary Completion 2026-01-22 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-01-22 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-03