Status:

RECRUITING

VR Based Simulation in the Preparation of Children for MRI - MRVR

Lead Sponsor:

Semmelweis University

Conditions:

Children, Only

Anesthesia

Eligibility:

All Genders

4-18 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to evaluate whether a virtual reality based preparation method can efficiently decrease the proportion of children requiring general anesthesia during M...

Detailed Description

Study Description: Our study investigates the efficacy of a custom-made virtual reality experience in the preparation of children for MRI examinations. We hypothesise that preparation with VR can sig...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Informed assent and parental informed consent to participate in the study.
  • Stated willingness to participate in the intervention and to complete study questionnaires.
  • Inpatient or outpatient at the Pediatric Center.
  • Age 4-18 years
  • Scheduled for MRI examination under anesthesia at the Semmelweis University.
  • Fluent in Hungarian language

Exclusion

  • Severe visual impairment or hearing loss that would hinder the participation of the VR and booklet experience.
  • In case of epilepsy, if the treating physician recommend against participation.
  • Children with severe intellectual disability which would hinder participation in the VR group e.g. not able to follow simple instructions.
  • Inpatients, if the treating physician indicates that the child is too unwell for the study.
  • Face or cranial deformities, wounds on the face and head which would hinder wearing the VR headset.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 7 2023

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

288 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06132854

Start Date

November 7 2023

End Date

December 31 2025

Last Update

May 15 2025

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Pediatric Center, Semmelweis University

Budapest, Budapest, Hungary, 1094