Virtual Reality for Hemophilia
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B
In brief
Children with hemophilia are exposed to intravenous (IV) procedures that cause pain/anxiety and distraction methods can be employed to improve the patient experience. Three-dimensional virtual reality (VR) environments can reduce distress related to procedures. To be utilized in a clinical setting, however, these devices must address infection control concerns and fit pediatric patients. Additionally, for use in hemophilia care, environments should encourage a subject to keep their hands/arms still to facilitate procedures. Nursing orchestration of the VR environment via an iPad dashboard has the potential to increase feasibility and acceptance by patients, families and providers of the VR experience without disrupting routine clinical care.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03507582
- Run by
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
- People needed
- 25
- Starts
- 2016-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2016-12-28
- Last updated by the study team
- 2018-04-25
Who can join
Age: 6 and older, up to 19. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Provide signed and dated informed consent form
- Willing to comply with all study procedures and be available for the duration of the study
- Diagnosed with Hemophilia A or B
- Male or female, aged >6 years to <19 years
- Subject and caregiver able to understand and speak English
- Being seen for routine comprehensive hemophilia care visits during which an IV procedure is planned as standard of care.
You may not qualify if…
- Inability to use the VR equipment (ie visual, cognitive or hearing impairment that would preclude engagement with the VR environment)
- History of motion sickness as reported by patient or caregiver
- History of poorly controlled seizures as reported by patient or caregiver
Where it is running
- Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio, United States
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