Virtual Reality for Pain, Fear, and Physiological Responses During Pediatric Venous Catheterization
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age7-12
SponsorEge University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Children aged 7-12 years
Scheduled for day surgery in the pediatric surgery unit
Undergoing first-time peripheral intravenous catheterization in the clinic
Both child and parent provide informed consent/assent to participate
Disqualifiers
Children younger than 7 or older than 12 years
Not scheduled for day surgery in the pediatric surgery unit
Child or parent declining participation
Presence of speech or visual impairment in child or parent
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Virtual Reality
Treatment groups
150 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov