VR-PAT for Pain and Anxiety Management During Pediatric Dermatologic Laser Procedures
Running, not enrolling · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Procedural Anxiety, Procedural Pain
In brief
This study will assess the feasibility and efficacy of our Virtual Reality Pain Alleviation Therapy (VR-PAT) for pain management during pediatric and young adult outpatient laser procedures and evaluate the impact of VR use on reducing anxiety in patients undergoing dermatologic laser procedures. The investigators hypothesize that patients using VR-PAT will report less pain and anxiety during the laser procedure than patients who do not play the game.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT05645224
- Run by
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
- People needed
- 40
- Starts
- 2023-01-09
- Expected to finish
- 2026-12-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-07-31
Who can join
Age: 5 and older, up to 25. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- dermatology patients (5+ years) who are undergoing first laser procedure at the Nationwide Children's Outpatient Laser
- have a legal guardian present for patients less than 18 years old for the procedure (for informed consent)
- can communicate orally
You may not qualify if…
- any wounds that may interfere with study procedures
- usage of a diode laser (VR safety has not been established yet)
- vision, hearing, or cognitive/motor impairments preventing valid administration of study measures
- history of motion sickness, seizure disorder, dizziness, or migraine headaches precipitated by visual auras
- minors in foster care
- unable to communicate in English
- pregnant women
- prisoners
Where it is running
- Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio, United States
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