NCT06771141

Virtual Reality Before Pediatric Endoscopy

The Impact of Virtual Reality Application Before Endoscopy on Anxiety and Vital Signs in Children

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (actual)
• Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 8 Years – 17 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Brief Summary: Clinical Study The purpose of this clinical study is to evaluate whether the use of virtual reality (VR) before endoscopy reduces anxiety levels and positively impacts vital signs in children. This study aims to answer the following key questions: Does the VR application reduce pre-endoscopy anxiety in children? Does the VR application improve vital signs such as heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation in children? Researchers will compare the effects of the VR application with standard care to assess its effectiveness. Participants: The experimental group will undergo a 15-minute VR session before the endoscopy. The control group will receive standard care without VR. Anxiety levels and vital signs will be measured throughout the study. This study aims to explore whether VR technology can serve as an effective stress management tool during pediatric medical procedure

Conditions

• Pediatric Anxiety Disorders

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Virtual Reality Video Session	This intervention involves a 10-minute virtual reality (VR) video session designed to reduce pre-procedural anxiety and promote relaxation in pediatric patients. The video immerses participants in a calming virtual environment with interactive and visually engaging content tailored for children. It is administered prior to the endoscopy procedure to help manage anxiety and stabilize vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation. The VR session serves as a non-pharmacological approach to anxiety management during medical procedures.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-07-29
• Primary completion: 2024-11-26
• Completion: 2024-12-15
• First posted: 2025-01-13
• Last updated: 2025-01-14

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)