RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05378581

Use of Virtual Reality Mask During Blood and Skin Allergic Tests in 7 to 13 Children

Evaluation of the Use of a Virtual Reality Mask During Blood Tests and Prick Tests Performed in Allergic Children Aged 7 to 13 Years: a Multicenter, Randomized Trial


Sponsor

University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand

Enrollment

300 participants

Start Date

Sep 23, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Main objective : Evaluate the effect of using a virtual reality mask during the blood test and pricks tests in allergic children aged from 7 to 13 years. Hypothesis : Using virtual reality mask during blood test and pricks tests for allergic kids from 7 to 13 would reduce anxiety and pain


Eligibility

Min Age: 7 YearsMax Age: 13 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset during blood draws and allergy skin prick tests can reduce pain and anxiety in children aged 7 to 13. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is between 7 and 13 years old - They are having blood tests or allergy prick tests at a participating hospital in France - Both child and parent understand the study and give consent - Both child and parent can complete the questionnaires provided **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child has a heart condition, epilepsy, or significant anxiety/PTSD that would make VR use unsafe - Your child has received pain medication before the appointment - Your child has a condition that changes how they feel pain (e.g., spina bifida) - Contact isolation precautions are needed Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DEVICEVirtual reality mask

virtual reality mask Deepsen® with age-appropriate software Birdy®

OTHERcontrol arm

usual process


Locations(2)

CHU de Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, France

CHU de Saint Etienne

Saint-Etienne, France

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