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Effects of immersive virtual reality intervention on pain and anxiety among pediatric patients undergoing venipuncture: A randomized controlled trial

Effects of immersive virtual reality intervention on pain and anxiety among pediatric patients undergoing venipuncture: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR1800018817
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2018-10-11
Start date
2019-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-10-15

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Patients undergoing venipuncture

Interventions

Intervention group:Immersive virtual reality
Control group:Standard care

Sponsors

The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) aged between 4 and 12 years; (2) scheduled to undergo venipuncture; and (3) can understand Chinese and follow instructions.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) identified cognitive and learning problems in their medical record; (2) sensory impairment to pain (such as spinal bifida); (3) identified contact precautions; and (4) previous history of seizures or motion sickness.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain;Salivary cortisol level;—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Anxiety;Heart rate;Length of venipuncture procedure;Satisfaction level of healthcare providers to the venipuncture procedure;Cost-effectiveness;—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactCho Lee Wong

The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

jojowong@cuhk.edu.hk+85239438166

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 2, 2026