Virtual Reality as Distraction Analgesia and Anxiolysis for Pediatric Otolaryngology Procedures

Description

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.

Conditions

Virtual Reality, Otolaryngology

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Study overview

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.

Virtual Reality as Distraction Analgesia and Anxiolysis for Pediatric Otolaryngology Procedures

Virtual Reality as Distraction Analgesia and Anxiolysis for Pediatric Otolaryngology Procedures

Condition
Virtual Reality
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Bethesda

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20889

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

  • * Pediatric patients, ages 7-17 years old, undergoing an in-office microscope ear examination with possible debridement/instrumentation by a single fellowship trained neurotologist .
  • * 1) 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

Ages Eligible for Study

7 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center,

Anthony Tolisano, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, WRNMMC

Study Record Dates

2024-12