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The Impact of Virtual Reality Technology on Venipuncture Pain and Anxiety in Hospitalized Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The Impact of Virtual Reality Technology on Venipuncture Pain and Anxiety in Hospitalized Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500114904
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-12-18
Start date
2024-07-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-05

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

Conditions

Pain Management during Venipuncture in Hospitalized Children

Interventions

VR Group:The VR group received routine health education and also watched gaming videos using immersive VR glasses.
Control Group:The control group received routine health education during venous puncture.

Sponsors

Union HospiaL.Tongji Medical Coleg.,Huazhong Universty of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
5 Years to 14 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.The age of the hospitalized children is 5 to 14 years old. 2. The family members of the child patient have no history of mental illness, have normal comprehension ability and are active participants. 3. Voluntary participation in the experiment.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Children with audio-visual impairment diseases; 2. Children with a history of mental illness, severe cardiovascular diseases and other physical illnesses; 3. Children who cannot complete the questionnaire completely with the help of nurses; 4. Children who have taken painkillers in the past week; 5. Uncooperative children.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Score;Anxiety Score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Vital Signs;Nursing Satisfaction;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJiao Yu

Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

864510157@qq.com+86 27 8439 7216

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026