The Effect of Biofeedback-Based Virtual Reality Game on Children
Key facts
- Where
- Istanbul, TörökországSee the site
Could this be for you?
Answer for yourself. This is not a decision: only the study team can say whether you can take part.
- Are you between 6 and 12 years old?
Where in Törökország
- Koc UniversityIstanbul, TörökországNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Koç University
- Trial code
- NCT05585840
- Record updated
- 2024. március 6.
- Original description
The needles of port catheters, which are often used in childhood cancer treatment, must be changed every 5-7 days, which causes pain, anxiety, and fear in children every 5-7 days In recent years, the usage of virtual reality has grown to distract children during port catheter needle insertion. But it's not always easy for children to switch their attention to something else. A good child distractor must be sensory-stimulating, developmentally appropriate, and highly interactive.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Effect of Biofeedback-Based Virtual Reality Game on Pain, Fear and Anxiety Levels During Insertion of Port Needle in Children
The needles of port catheters, which are often used in childhood cancer treatment, must be changed every 5-7 days, which causes pain, anxiety, and fear in children every 5-7 days In recent years, the usage of virtual reality has grown to distract children during port catheter needle insertion. But it's not always easy for children to switch their attention to something else. A good child distractor must be sensory-stimulating, developmentally appropriate, and highly interactive.
Inclusion: Between the ages of 6-12,; Requires venous access; Diagnosed with childhood cancer,; Volunteers with at least one venous access experience.
Exclusion: Auditory or visual impairment; Those who have used analgesics in the last 24 hours and have a history of needle phobia; With neurodevelopmental delay,; Difficulty in verbal communication.