Virtual reality and tablet games to reduce stress during catheter placement
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality headsets or tablet games can help children feel calmer and less anxious during urinary catheterization (a medical procedure where a thin tube is placed in the bladder). The goal is to find distraction tools that make the experience easier for children.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 16 years old
- Your child is scheduled for urinary catheterization at Children's Welfare Teaching Hospital
- Your child can understand and follow simple instructions
- Your child has normal or corrected vision and hearing (for example, glasses or hearing aids are okay)
- You must provide written permission, and your child must agree to participate
- Your child has never had epilepsy, seizures, or severe motion sickness
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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