Virtual Reality as Distraction Analgesia and Anxiolysis for Pediatric Otolaryngology Procedures

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center1 site in 1 country100 target enrollmentOctober 10, 2023

ConditionsVirtual Reality Otolaryngology

Overview

Phase: N/A
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Virtual Reality
Sponsor: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Enrollment: 100
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Wong-Baker FACES Pain Scale
Status: Recruiting
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The primary aim of this randomized controlled trial is to determine the efficacy of Virtual Reality in pediatric otolaryngology clinics as distraction analgesia and anxiolysis for patients undergoing otologic procedures.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

October 10, 2023

End Date

December 2024

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Pediatric patients, ages 7-17 years old, undergoing an in-office microscope ear examination with possible debridement/instrumentation by a single fellowship trained neurotologist .

Exclusion Criteria

•patients with a history of chronic pain disorders 2) developmental delay including autism spectrum disorders 3) neurologic or seizure disorders 4) visual impairment 5) claustrophobia