Gurney Journey: Virtual Reality Distraction

Description

The aim of this study is to determine whether a software virtual reality (VR) program provided during transportation to anesthesia induction reduces anxiety before the procedure, and compliance in pediatric patients. This study aims to measure the anxiety of patients as they arrive before their procedure, when parting from their parents for transportation to the procedure room, and when anesthesia is provided. Compliance during anesthesia induction will also be monitored. Participants will be randomly placed into to one of two groups. Group 1 will receive standard care from a Certified Child Life Specialist prior to their surgery. Group 2 will receive standard care from a Certified Child Life Specialist and distraction with a novel virtual reality software program.

Conditions

Dental Caries in Children, Dental Diseases

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The aim of this study is to determine whether a software virtual reality (VR) program provided during transportation to anesthesia induction reduces anxiety before the procedure, and compliance in pediatric patients. This study aims to measure the anxiety of patients as they arrive before their procedure, when parting from their parents for transportation to the procedure room, and when anesthesia is provided. Compliance during anesthesia induction will also be monitored. Participants will be randomly placed into to one of two groups. Group 1 will receive standard care from a Certified Child Life Specialist prior to their surgery. Group 2 will receive standard care from a Certified Child Life Specialist and distraction with a novel virtual reality software program.

The Impact of Distraction During Transition to the Operating Room and Anesthesia Induction Using a Novel Virtual Reality Software Program on Pediatric Perioperative Anxiolysis and Induction Compliance.

Gurney Journey: Virtual Reality Distraction

Condition
Dental Caries in Children
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Aurora

Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Ages 5-17 years old.
  • * Patients undergoing general anesthesia with mask induction for dental procedures.
  • * Cognitive impairment that will impact the use of the VR headset or interaction with the game.
  • * Participants who cannot comfortably wear the VR headset.
  • * Visual impairment that would hinder use of software program.
  • * Patients receiving general anesthesia via IV.
  • * Parent accompanies patient back for anesthesia induction.

Ages Eligible for Study

5 Years to 17 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Children's Hospital Colorado,

Study Record Dates

2024-06