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The Effect of Virtual Reality (VR) on Skin Prick Test Related Pain and Fear in Children

Launched by AYDIN ADNAN MENDERES UNIVERSITY · May 15, 2024

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Trial Information

Current as of March 12, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Skin Prick Test Virtual Reality Pain Fear Child Allergy

ClinConnect Summary

Pain and fear during interventional procedures in pediatric patients are some of the most difficult problems in hospitals. While bad experiences in childhood can lead to increased sensitivity to pain, sleep problems, social learning difficulties, phobias, pre-treatment anxiety disorders, and treatment resistance; increases the risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood.

Skin prick test is the gold standard diagnostic method most frequently used in Pediatric Allergy clinics for the detection of allergens with high sensitivity, specificity, and reliability. The numerous pricking procedures ...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • being between the ages of 4-10 years
  • • requirement of skin prick test due to allergic diseases
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • having chronic diseases (except allergic diseases)
  • • vision, hearing, and speech disorders
  • • psychiatric and neurological diseases
  • • mental status disorder, learning and perception disorder
  • • a history of pre-procedure sedative, analgesic or narcotic drug use within 24 hours
  • • a history of active infection
  • • those who are scheduled to undergo a skin test other than an aeroallergen panel
  • • contra-indicated conditions for skin prick testing such as dermographism, severe eczema, being under drugs (immunosuppressive drugs, antihistamine, steroid, etc)

Trial Officials

Cihangir Sahin

Study Director

Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Department of Pediatric Immunology and Allergy, Aydin, Türkiye

About Aydin Adnan Menderes University

Aydin Adnan Menderes University is a leading academic institution based in Turkey, renowned for its commitment to advancing medical research and education. The university actively sponsors clinical trials that aim to explore innovative therapeutic approaches and enhance patient care. With a multidisciplinary team of experts, state-of-the-art facilities, and a dedication to ethical research practices, Aydin Adnan Menderes University fosters a collaborative environment that supports the development of groundbreaking medical solutions, ultimately aiming to improve health outcomes for diverse populations.

Locations

Aydin, , Turkey

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