Technology-Based Distractions for Minor Procedures

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Conditions studied: Anxiety, Procedural Anxiety

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headset, Augmented Reality Headset) are more effective than the standard of care (i.e., no technology-based distraction) for decreasing anxiety and pain scores in pediatric patients undergoing various minor procedures (i.e lumbar punctures and cardiac catheterization). The anticipated primary outcome will be a reduction of overall cumulative medication and secondary outcomes include but are not limited to: physician satisfaction, discharge time, pain scores, anxiety scores, and procedure time.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06924814

Run by

Stanford University

People needed

200

Starts

2026-05-01

Expected to finish

2027-04-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-23

Who can join

Age: 4 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Pediatric patient age between 4-17
• English speaking
• Parental consent/patient assent
• Undergoing minor procedure(s) at LPCH or Stanford Hospital

You may not qualify if…

• Patient does not consent
• Legal guardian not present to obtain consent
• Patient with a significant neurological condition or major developmental disability
• Patient experiencing nausea
• Patient with active infection of the face or hand
• A history of severe motion sickness
• A history of visual problems
• A history of seizures caused by flashing light
• Major surgery within the last 48 hours
• Patients who are clinically unstable or require urgent/emergent intervention
• Patient or parental preference for general anesthesia

Where it is running

• Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford — Palo Alto, California, United States

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