Clinical trials: Virtual Reality Distraction
Anxiety, Pain
Relaxation-VR: Implementation of Virtual Reality for Children in Hospital
Although on an international level, accumulating evidence supports the feasibility and effectiveness of VR for pain and anxiety management, in Belgium, adoption of VR in clinical practice is limited and local trials are scarce.
- Conditions
- Anxiety, Pain, Stress
- Trial name
- Relaxation-VR (NCT04666506)
- Testing
- Virtual reality
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Acute Pain, Virtual Reality
Effects of Virtual Reality Glasses, Kaleidoscope and Distraction Cards on Pain and Anxiety During Blood Draw in Children
The study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental research with the purpose of determining the effect of distraction by using Virtual Reality Glasses, Kaleidoscope and Distraction Cards in reducing pain and anxiety…
- Conditions
- Acute Pain, Virtual Reality, Kaleidoscope, Distraction Cards
- Trial name
- NCT06192498
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Glasses, Kaleidoscope, Distraction Cards
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Virtual Reality Amnesia
The Effect of Immersive VR Distraction on Memory: Study 2
This study measures how many words people can recall. Some words are studied/heard/learned while in immersive Virtual Reality, and some are studied/heard/learned while in a plausible control distraction.
- Trial name
- NCT07183839
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality, Plausible control condition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Pain, Acute, Anxiety
Virtual Reality for Pain and Anxiety Distraction Strategy on Office Hysteroscopy
Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive endoscopic technique that allows direct visualization of the uterine cavity and constitutes the gold standard for the diagnosis and treatment of most intrauterine pathology, such as heavy…
- Trial name
- VRPAD (NCT04721587)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
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
Pain Acute
Magic Bowl Virtual Reality Analgesia
Participants will rate how much pain they experience during several brief thermal stimulations at painful but tolerable temperatures participants pre-approve.
- Trial name
- NCT07192822
- Testing
- Virtual Reality distraction, No Virtual Reality, One brief pain stimulus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Pain, Procedural
Virtual Reality Goggle Utilization for Venipuncture Distraction
This is a randomized non-blinded trial evaluating the effect of virtual reality goggles on perceived pain and anxiety scores during venipuncture on hospitalized children ages 5-21.
- Trial name
- NCT04479735
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Goggles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
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
Smear Layer, Cervical Cancer
The Effect of Virtual Reality and Distraction Cards on Pain
When the literature is examined, it is seen that virtual reality and distraction cards are used during medical procedures, and they have a reducing effect on pain perception and lowering the level of anxiety .
- Trial name
- Pap-Smear (NCT05662683)
- Testing
- Virtual Reality (VR), Distraction Cards Practice Group, Virtual Reality (VR) Breathing Exercise Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turkish Ministry of Health, Kahramanmaras Provincial Health Directorate
Cancer
Distraction-Based Interventions During Implanted Venous Port Catheter Needle Entry: Virtual Reality Application
This study is a randomized controlled experimental study planned to examine the effect of virtual reality application during implanted venous port catheter needle insertion on patient satisfaction, comfort level and time…
- Trial name
- NCT06551753
- Testing
- virtual reality app
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uludag University
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
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
Procedural Pain, Anxiety
Effects of Virtual Reality and Tablet Distraction During IV Cannulation in Children
This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effects of virtual reality and tablet-based audiovisual distraction on pain, anxiety, and fear in children undergoing intravenous cannulation in a pediatric emergency…
- Conditions
- Procedural Pain, Anxiety, Fear
- Trial name
- NCT07739381
- Testing
- Virtual Reality Distraction, Tablet Distraction
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aydin Adnan Menderes 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 Pain Distraction
Virtual Reality and Guided Imagery to Reduce Procedural Pain
Aim: The aim of the present study was to examine the effect of virtual reality and guided imagery to reduce pain during peripheral intravenous catheterization procedures in adults.Methods: The study will include 90 adults who…
- Conditions
- Pain Management, Virtual Reality Pain Distraction, Guided Imagery, Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization Application
- Trial name
- NCT06835712
- Testing
- The virtual reality, The guided imagery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir Katip Celebi University
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
Virtual Reality, Anesthesia, Local
Efficacy of VR Distraction During Local Anesthesia in Children
The aim of this study is to compare between active distraction (video game) and passive distraction (cartoon video) using a Virtual Reality ( VR ) device, in reducing injection pain and anxiety associated with local anesthesia in…
- Conditions
- Virtual Reality, Anesthesia, Local, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05129943
- Testing
- active distraction, passive distraction
- Where
- Syria
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Latakia 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
Injection Pain, Local Anesthesia
Efficacy of Virtual Reality in Reducing Injection Pain and Anxiety During Local Anesthesia in Children
The aim of this study is to determine the efficacy of a virtual reality (VR) device in reducing injection pain and anxiety associated with local anesthesia in pediatric dental patients.
- Trial name
- NCT03772483
- Testing
- Local anesthesia with conventional syringe, Local anesthesia with conventional syringe + VR device
- Where
- Bulgaria
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Plovdiv Medical University