Technology-Based Distractions During Minor Procedures
The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headset, Augmented Reality Headset) are more effective than the standard of care (i.e., no technology-based distraction) for decreasing anxiety and pain scores in pediatric patients undergoing various minor procedures (i.e lumbar punctures and cardiac catheterization). The anticipated primary outcome will be a reduction of overall cumulative medication and secondary outcomes include but are not limited to: physician satisfaction, discharge time, pain scores, anxiety scores, and procedure time.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Stanford Investigator(s):
Intervention(s):
- behavioral: Use of Virtual Technology
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 17 and under
- Able to consent or have parental consent
- Undergoing minor procedures (i.e lumbar punctures, cardiac catheterization) at Lucile
Packard Children's Hospital (LPCH) or Stanford Hospital facilities
Exclusion Criteria:
- People who do not consent
- Significant Cognitive Impairment
- History of Severe Motion Sickness
- Current Nausea
- Seizures
- Visual Problems
- Non-English Speaking
- Patients who clinically unstable or requires urgent/emergent intervention
- (ASA) Physical status classification class 4 or higher
- Patient or parental preference for General Anesthesia
Ages Eligible for Study
N/A - 17 Years
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Ahtziri Fonseca
6504970927
Not Recruiting
Our research team includes physicians, residents, medical students, research assistants, and volunteers. Our research topics include medical imaging, device validation, mobile application development, and pharmaceutical trials.
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