Artificial Intelligence (AI), Child, Circumcision, Male, Digital Health, Fear, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Procedural Pain Relief, Virtual Reality
Conditions
Keywords
Circumcision, Male, Virtual Reality, Generative Artificial Intelligence, Child
Brief summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of artificial intelligence-generated video distraction delivered via virtual reality on procedural fear and pain in children undergoing circumcision. A total of 80 children aged 4-12 years were assigned to an intervention group (n=40) or a control group (n=40). Children in the intervention group received AI-generated video distraction via virtual reality, whereas children in the control group received routine care. Pain and emotional responses were assessed from the perspectives of the child, parent, and nurse. Physiological parameters were also measured before and after the procedure. The study aimed to determine whether AI-generated video distraction delivered via virtual reality reduces procedural fear and pain during pediatric circumcision.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALAI-Generated Video Distraction via Virtual Reality
Artificial intelligence-generated video content is presented through a virtual reality headset as a distraction intervention for children undergoing circumcision. The intervention is intended to reduce procedural fear and pain.
Sponsors
Yuzuncu Yil University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
4 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Male children aged 4 to 12 years. * Children scheduled to undergo circumcision. * Participation in the study with parental consent.
Exclusion criteria
\- Children who did not meet the study inclusion criteria.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pain Scores at the Post-Test Assessment | Immediately after the circumcision procedure | Pain intensity will be assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale. The scale ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst pain. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity and therefore a worse outcome. Pain will be rated independently by the child, parent, and nurse. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed