Virtual reality for pain and anxiety in kids getting IVs
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Immune system & allergy, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a virtual reality game called Little NIRVANA can help reduce pain and anxiety in children getting an IV. It's for kids ages 2 to 8 in the emergency department.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 8 years old
- Your child needs an IV placed in the emergency room
- Your child speaks English
- Your child is not too sick or unstable to wear a virtual reality headset
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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