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
Trial Information
Current as of February 19, 2025
Completed
Keywords
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 ...
Gender
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.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Aydin, , Turkey
People applied
Timeline
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Estimated completion
Not reported
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