Virtual Reality During Pediatric Cast Removal

Description

This study is a randomized control trial of Virtual Reality during cast removal procedures at a pediatric tertiary care center.

Conditions

Fractures, Bone

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Study Details

Study overview

This study is a randomized control trial of Virtual Reality during cast removal procedures at a pediatric tertiary care center.

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Virtual Reality During Pediatric Cast Removal

Condition
Fractures, Bone
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Saint Paul

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55101

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Sustained a fracture in their arm/leg
  • * No previous experience with a cast removal
  • * Must have at least one wrist free of immobilization (for heart rate monitor)
  • * Parents and patient are English speaking
  • * Patients with a history of epilepsy, ventricular shunt, motion sickness
  • * Patients with any history of cognitive, visual or hearing impairment

Ages Eligible for Study

4 Years to 12 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare,

Andrew G Georgiadis, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon

Study Record Dates

2021-09