RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03903510

Virtual Reality During Pediatric Cast Removal

A Randomized Control Trial of Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Pediatric Cast Removal


Sponsor

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

Enrollment

184 participants

Start Date

May 21, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study is a randomized control trial of Virtual Reality during cast removal procedures at a pediatric tertiary care center.


Eligibility

Min Age: 4 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Sustained a fracture in their arm/leg
  • No previous experience with a cast removal
  • Must have at least one wrist free of immobilization (for heart rate monitor)
  • Parents and patient are English speaking

Exclusion Criteria2

  • Patients with a history of epilepsy, ventricular shunt, motion sickness
  • Patients with any history of cognitive, visual or hearing impairment

Interventions

DEVICEVirtual Reality (VR)

Participants in the experimental group will receive an AppliedVR virtual reality headset during their cast removal.


Locations(1)

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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