Virtual reality for children having joint steroid injections
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This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during a steroid joint injection helps children feel less pain and anxiety. If it works, it could make the procedure easier for patients from 5 to 17 years old.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between the ages of 5 and 17
- You have a rheumatology condition and are scheduled for a steroid injection in a joint
- You need a parent or legal guardian to be with you during the procedure to agree to it
- You can speak and communicate with the study team
- You do not have certain health conditions like motion sickness, seizures, or migraines with visual symptoms
- You can read and speak English and are not in foster care or pregnant (if applicable)
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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