Effect of Virtual Reality Headsets on Fear Anxiety and Physiological Parameter in Skin Prick Test

Launched by TC ERCIYES UNIVERSITY · May 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how virtual reality (VR) headsets can help reduce pain, anxiety, and fear in young children, ages 4 to 7, during a skin prick test, which is a common allergy test. The researchers want to see if using VR can make the experience less stressful and if it can also affect the child's heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing during the procedure.

To participate, children need to be between 4 and 7 years old and should not have any chronic illnesses or disabilities that affect their ability to see or hear. They also should not have taken any pain relief or sedative medications at least one hour before the test. Both the child and their parents must agree to take part and be willing to communicate throughout the study. It’s important to note that this trial is not yet recruiting participants, so there isn’t a chance to join just yet, but it could be a helpful option for children facing similar tests in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Between the ages of 4-7,
• • 2. Does not have a chronic or genetic disease,
• • 3. No mental, visual or hearing impairment,
• • 4. No analgesics or sedatives were administered at least one hour before the test procedure,
• • 5. Both he and his parents are open to communication and cooperation,
• • 6. Children who both themselves and their parents volunteer to participate in the research and give verbal and written consent will be included.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Those who are outside the 4-7 age range,
• • 2. Having a chronic or genetic disease,
• • 3. Mentally, visually or hearing impaired,
• • 4. Applying analgesics and sedatives at least one hour before the test procedure,
• • 5. The child who cannot adapt to virtual reality glasses,
• • 6. Both he and his parents do not cooperate,
• • 7. Children who neither they nor their parents volunteer to participate in the research and who do not give verbal or written consent will not be included in the research.