Clinical trials: Distraction Methods
Dental Anxiety, Music Therapy
Use of Augmented Reality Glasses and Noise-Cancelling Headphones to Reduce Dental Anxiety in Adult Patients
This study investigates whether new audiovisual technologies can help reduce anxiety and stress experienced by adult patients during dental procedures. Dental fear and anxiety are common barriers to receiving proper oral care.
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety, Music Therapy, Oral Surgical Procedures
- Trial name
- NCT07398898
- Testing
- AR Glasses with Video and Music, ANC Headphones with Music
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Vaccination
The Effect of Distraction Method on Children's Pain and Fear Levels During Vaccine Administration
The study will be conducted to examine the effect of distraction method on children's pain and fear levels during vaccine administration.
- Trial name
- NCT06686992
- Testing
- Vaccination
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Child, Only, Inhalation Therapy; Complications
Active and Passive Distraction Techniques
Treatment methods with nebulizers are used in the treatment of many diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, bronchiolitis and cystic fibrosis in children.
- Trial name
- NCT05242939
- Testing
- Video game, Watching cartoons
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Pain
Virtual Reality in Invasive Techniques in Physiotherapy
Dry needling is a common physical therapy technique that uses solid acupuncture needles that are repeatedly inserted and removed into the human body. These techniques, despite their benefits, can cause pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06448104
- Testing
- Dry needling and immersive virtual reality, Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Dental Caries in Children, Dental Diseases
Gurney Journey: Virtual Reality Distraction
The aim of this study is to determine whether a software virtual reality (VR) program provided during transportation to anesthesia induction reduces anxiety before the procedure, and compliance in pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- Dental Caries in Children, Dental Diseases, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Procedures Requiring Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT06283108
- Testing
- Standard Child Life Preparation and Support + Meta Quest 2 VR headset with Gurney Journey (a mixed reality experience), Standard Child Life Preparation and Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Dental Anxiety, Dental Fear
Comparing Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Glasses to Help Children Feel Less Pain and Anxiety During Local Anesthesia
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if audio-visual method of distraction is useful to control the pain and fear associated with dental treatment in children.
- Conditions
- Dental Anxiety, Dental Fear, Dental Fear and Anxiety
- Trial name
- NCT07060170
- Testing
- Augmented Reality Glasses, Virtual Reality Glasses
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riham Abbas
Distraction, Behavior Management
Video-Enhanced Tell-Show-Do for Managing Dental Anxiety in Children
This study is the first of its kind to examine the effect of integrating the real oral environment with a video that supports the expressions used during the Tell-Show-Do technique (such as "we will see the cavity," "the cavity…
- Trial name
- NCT07632547
- Testing
- Behavioral Treatment
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Damascus University
Anaesthesia, Anxiety
Sensory Distraction Tools on Anxiety Management in Pediatric Dental Patient
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of visual and sensory distraction prior to inferior alveolar nerve block administration in healthy children of both genders, aged 4-6 years.
- Conditions
- Anaesthesia, Anxiety, Children
- Trial name
- NCT06976047
- Testing
- Tell-Show-Do, Visual distraction, Sensory distraction
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Damascus University
Pain
The Effect of Two Different Non-pharmacologic Methods for Painandfear Relief During Blood Specimen Collection Inchildren
Introduction: Pain is defined as an unpleasant emotional and sensorial feeling that arises from any part of the body progresses with possible tissue damage and covers all past experiences of individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05560074
- Testing
- Buzzy, DistrACTION® Cards
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Pain Management, Fear
Distraction Methods for Reducing Pain and Fear During Blood Draw in Children
Blood draw is a common invasive procedure that can cause pain and fear in children. This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of pinwheel blowing, 3D hologram viewing, and sugar-free gum chewing on pain and…
- Trial name
- PED-DISTRACT (NCT07770191)
- Testing
- 3D Hologram Viewing, Pinwheel Blowing, Gum Chewing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gülsev Kutman
Colonoscopy, Colon Disease
Three Distraction Methods for Pain Reduction During Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is a common procedure to evaluate the gastrointestinal tract. The colonoscopy procedure can sometimes be uncomfortable and painful for the patient.
- Trial name
- NCT05378165
- Testing
- Music group, Stress ball group, Video group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kastamonu University
Orthodontic Appliance Complication
Evaluation of Periodontal Ligament Distraction Using a Modified Surgical Technique for Retraction of Maxillary Canines
Surgical modification technique try to get bodily movement during upper canine retraction.
- Trial name
- [PLD] (NCT03535285)
- Testing
- Periodontal ligament distraction
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Behavior, Child
Effect of Virtual Reality on Dental Anxiety in Children
The aim of this study is to reduce dental anxiety in children by using virtual reality glasses (VRG) with a special content and innovative interactive methods, to determine the level of stress experienced by patients during…
- Trial name
- NCT05302154
- Testing
- Distraction by dentist, Distraction by cartoon movie, Distraction by virtual reality glasses
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Virtual Reality Pain Distraction
Firsthand ID for Pain Control
Clinical benefits of VR analgesia have been empirically demonstrated as either an alternative or in combination with opioids. Issues of cost, ergonomics, and maintenance of the hardware systems have limited the wider use of this…
- Trial name
- ID (NCT01823874)
- Testing
- virtual reality distraction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Pain Management
Virtual Reality Distraction for Anxiety Reduction During Trigger Points Procedures in Pain Medicine Clinic
This study aims to evaluate the effect of Virtual Reality (VR) as a distraction method to help those patients undergoing trigger points therapy to reduce anxiety and increase patient satisfaction.
- Trial name
- NCT03334929
- Testing
- Virtual Reality headset
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Respiration Disorders
The Effect of Distraction Methods on Children Aged 3-6 Years Receiving Inhaler Therapy
The aim of this study is to observe the effect of distraction methods on children aged 3-6 years who apply to the emergency department due to respiratory complaints and receive inhaler medication.
- Trial name
- NCT06823869
- Testing
- musical book, musical piano
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Dental Anxiety
Effectiveness Of Magic Tricks Distraction Technique
Dental anxiety among children is a significant challenge in pediatric dentistry, often hindering effective dental care. This clinical study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two magic tricks distraction techniques (magic rope…
- Trial name
- NCT07075458
- Testing
- Magic Rope Trick, Magic Thumb Sleeves, Tell-Show-Do (TSD)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Pain, Anxiety
Bubble Blowing As an Effective Distraction During Pediatric IV Insertion
Insertion of an IV cannula is a standard but potentially painful procedure. Distraction techniques are among the strategies used to alleviate this discomfort.
- Trial name
- BubblesRCT (NCT05899452)
- Testing
- Bubble blowing (active), Video distraction (passive)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Nursing Care, Pain Management
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Active Distraction Techniques During Venipuncture in Children
This study was conducted to compare the effects of two active distraction methods-bubble blowing and a material-free cognitive distraction/positive reinforcement technique-applied during venous blood sampling on pain, fear, and…
- Conditions
- Nursing Care, Pain Management, Anxiety, Children
- Trial name
- NCT07249723
- Testing
- Bubble Blowing Group, Positive Reinforcement Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Respiratory Tract Diseases, Pediatric Disorders
The Effect of Using Virtual Reality Glasses and Gaming Cards on Fear, Anxiety, and Physiological Parameters in Children Administered Inhaler Medication
This study aims to evaluate the effects of using virtual reality headsets and play cards during the administration of inhaler medication in pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- Respiratory Tract Diseases, Pediatric Disorders, Anxiety, Fear
- Trial name
- NCT07780331
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Goggles (VR BOX), Interactive Distraction Cards (DistrACTION® Cards), Standard Clinical Care
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University