Virtual Reality for Pediatric Perioperative Preparation
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age3-12
SponsorFundación de investigación HM
About this trial
This pilot randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether a virtual reality (VR) preparation program can improve the perioperative experience of children aged 3 to 12 years undergoing elective surgery. Children scheduled for surgery at HM Hospital in Madrid, Spain, will be randomly assigned to receive either a VR-based educational experience (NixiKit) or the standard preoperative preparation routinely provided by nursing staff.
The VR intervention includes an immersive virtual tour of the preoperative area, operating room, and recovery room, designed to familiarize children with the surgical process in an age-appropriate manner. The control group will receive the usual verbal explanation and support provided by nurses before surgery.
The study will assess children's fear, preoperative anxiety, cooperation during anesthesia induction, and postoperative pain. Parents' experience and satisfaction with care will also be evaluated. The results of this pilot study will help determine the feasibility and potential effectiveness of VR as a nursing-led preparation strategy for pediatric surgical patients.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Children aged 3 to 12 years.
Scheduled for elective surgery under anesthesia.
Parent or legal guardian owns a mobile phone.
Ability to understand simple instructions, according to clinical judgment and developmental level.
Disqualifiers
Emergency or urgent surgery.
Moderate to severe neurodevelopmental disorder or intellectual disability limiting understanding of the intervention or study scales.
Severe visual or hearing impairment preventing use of virtual reality.
History of photosensitive epilepsy, severe vertigo, severe motion sickness, or other conditions that could worsen with virtual reality.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- NixiKit Virtual Reality Preparation
- Standard Nursing Preoperative Preparation
Treatment groups
56 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov