Effect of Augmented Reality on Pain, Anxiety, and Fear in Children During Blood Collection

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Anxiety; Pain; Fear

• Registration Number: NCT06575816
• Lead Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University

Brief Summary

In recent years, technological advances have enabled the development of innovative intervention methods in healthcare. This study aims to examine the effect of augmented reality (AR) technology on pain, anxiety and fear in children during pediatric blood collection procedures. The study is based on a randomized controlled design. Participants were randomized into two groups, the group receiving AR intervention and the control group receiving standard care. Pain, anxiety and fear levels will be assessed with pre and post intervention measurements.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-03-30
• Status Verified: 2024-08
• Study First Submitted: 2024-08-16
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-08-26
• Study First Posted: 2024-08-28
• Primary Completion: 2024-08-30
• Study Completion: 2024-09-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-04-14
• Last Update Posted: 2025-04-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 70

Inclusion Criteria

• Both parent and child voluntarily agree to participate in the study
• No language barrier

Exclusion Criteria

• Parents or children who refused to participate in the study
• Problems with looking at the screen

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Pain Level	Five minutes before and 5 minutes after blood collection	Children's pain levels will be measured using a standardized pain scale, such as the Wong-Baker Pain Rating Scale, immediately after the blood collection procedure.The scale can be scored from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 10. As the score increases, pain increases.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fear Level	Five minutes before and 5 minutes after blood collection	Children's fear levels will be evaluated using a fear assessment tool, such as the Children's Fear Scale, before and after the blood collection procedure.; The scale can be scored from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 4. As the score increases, fear increases.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Emine Zahide Özdemir; 🇹🇷 İzmir, Turkey