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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether using virtual reality (VR) during cast removal can reduce anxiety and distress in children who have never had a cast removed before. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child has a fracture in their arm or leg that required a cast - This is your child's first time having a cast removed - Your child has at least one free wrist (for a heart rate monitor) - Both parents and child can speak and understand English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child has a history of epilepsy, a brain or spinal shunt, or motion sickness - Your child has any cognitive, visual, or hearing impairment Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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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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