The use of a virtual reality headset for 4 year old immunisations to reduce pain and distress.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Immunisation pain; Public Health - Other public health; Anaesthesiology - Pain management

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618001363279
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Kirrily Ellerton

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-08-14
• Last Update Posted: 5 January 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Children attending the general practice for their 4 year-old immunisations.
Judged by their treating doctor to be able to comply with the study protocol for its duration.
Written informed consent signed and dated by parent/legal according to local regulations.

Exclusion Criteria

Significant medical disease or condition that is likely to interfere with the child’s ability to participate in the study.
Inability to provide informed consent.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary end-point is the difference in Faces pain scale - revised between the intervention and control groups. [Upon completion of the vaccination.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Self-reported pain using the poker chip tool. [Upon completion of the vaccination.];Observer ratings of pain and distress by parents/guardians recorded on a standard 100mm visual analogue scale (VAS).[Upon completion of the vaccination ];Observer ratings by healthcare providers (nurse immunisers) recorded on a standard 100mm visual analogue scale (VAS).[Upon completion of vaccination. ]