About this trial
The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headset, Augmented Reality Headset) are more effective than the standard of care (i.e., no technology-based distraction) for decreasing anxiety and pain scores in pediatric patients undergoing various minor procedures (i.e lumbar punctures and cardiac catheterization). The anticipated primary outcome will be a reduction of overall cumulative medication and secondary outcomes include but are not limited to: physician satisfaction, discharge time, pain scores, anxiety scores, and procedure time.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Pediatric patient age between 4-17
English speaking
Parental consent/patient assent
Undergoing minor procedure(s) at LPCH or Stanford Hospital
Disqualifiers
Patient does not consent
Legal guardian not present to obtain consent
Patient with a significant neurological condition or major developmental disability
Patient experiencing nausea
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Standard of Care
- Immersive technology