RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06132854

VR Based Simulation in the Preparation of Children for MRI - MRVR

Efficacy of Virtual Reality Based Simulation in the Preparation of Children for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Examinations: a Randomized Clinical Trial (MRVR)

Sponsor

Semmelweis University

Enrollment

288 participants

Start Date

Nov 7, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anesthesia Children, Only

Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether a virtual reality based preparation method can efficiently decrease the proportion of children requiring general anesthesia during MRI examinations. Participants will take part in a virtual reality environment resembling an MRI before their scheduled MRI examination. Researchers will compare these children to usual care and a booklet based preparation method to see if less children need anesthesia for completing the MRI examination.

Eligibility

Min Age: 4 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

Informed assent and parental informed consent to participate in the study.
Stated willingness to participate in the intervention and to complete study questionnaires.
Inpatient or outpatient at the Pediatric Center.
Age 4-18 years
Scheduled for MRI examination under anesthesia at the Semmelweis University.
Fluent in Hungarian language

Exclusion Criteria5

Severe visual impairment or hearing loss that would hinder the participation of the VR and booklet experience.
In case of epilepsy, if the treating physician recommend against participation.
Children with severe intellectual disability which would hinder participation in the VR group e.g. not able to follow simple instructions.
Inpatients, if the treating physician indicates that the child is too unwell for the study.
Face or cranial deformities, wounds on the face and head which would hinder wearing the VR headset.

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Interventions

OTHERVR

The virtual environment is provided by the Oculus Quest 2 or 3 VR headset, providing a high-quality and immersive visual experience.

OTHERBooklet

Children in the booklet condition will be prepared by using an educational booklet containing colorful illustrations of the MRI examination room and about the procedure.