RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06675877

Impact of Virtual Reality on Pediatric Patients with ESRD on Regular Hemodialysis Through Arteriovenous Fistula.

Impact of Virtual Reality on Pain, Anxiety and Depression in Pediatric Patients with ESRD on Regular Hemodialysis Through Arteriovenous Fistula.

Sponsor

Tanta University

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain Anxiety

Summary

This case control study will be conducted to study the effectiveness of Virtual Reality technique on pain during arteriovenous cannulation and on reduction of anxiety and depression in Pediatric Patients with ESRD undergoing regular hemodialysis through arteriovenous fistula.

Eligibility

Min Age: 8 YearsMax Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce anxiety and pain in children and teenagers with kidney failure who receive dialysis through a surgically created blood vessel connection in their arm. Dialysis is a process that cleans the blood when kidneys no longer work properly. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 8–18 years old - You have kidney failure and receive regular dialysis through a working fistula (a surgically connected vein and artery in the arm) - You currently experience anxiety, depression, or both - You are fully aware and oriented at the time of the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are outside the age range of 8–18 - You do not receive dialysis through a fistula - You are not experiencing anxiety or depression - You are confused or disoriented Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERvirtual reality camera

The virtual reality eyeglasses were placed on the child's head, the child watched 3 D VR kids' cartoons or videos to distract his/her attention during needle insertion. The video was displayed through a smart phone inserted inside the virtual reality headset.