Virtual Reality Games in Pediatric Surgery

Last updated: April 9, 2024
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Pain

Treatment

Nitrous oxide

Virtual reality gaming

Clinical Study ID

NCT05510141
2020-01446
  • Ages 6-15
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Randomized controlled trial reporting the pain levels and pain control/reduction of children at the age of 6-15 undergoing surgical procedures by using virtual reality gaming (VR) compared to nitrous oxide. Therefore, 50 patients in each treatment group are recruited, resulting in 100 children altogether. The pain levels and pain control/reduction is measured by the standard anesthesia protocol normally used when nitrous oxide is applied and questionnaires that are administered to the patients at baseline and two weeks after surgery including both the primary and secondary outcome.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Indication to undergo an elective minor surgical procedure (removal of percutaneousosteosynthesis or pin material or dressing change)
  • Written informed consent by parents
  • Written informed consent by patient if patient is 14 or 15 years old

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Inability to understand the VR-program
  • Inability to fill in the questionnaire because of language deficiencies
  • Neurologic disorders
  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Intolerance of the VR headset or VR gaming procedure

Study Design

Total Participants: 100
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Nitrous oxide
Phase:
Study Start date:
August 24, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
October 01, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • Inselspital Bern

    Bern,
    Switzerland

    Active - Recruiting

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