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Virtual Reality Technology Versus Standard Technology During Pediatric Oral Food Challenge
Recruiting
I'm InterestedTrial ID: NCT04376242
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual
Reality headset) are more effective than the standard of care of utilizing existing
technologies that are currently more common in food allergy research treatment and clinics
(i.e. television and patients' personal electronic devices) for decreasing levels anxiety and
fear in pediatric patients undergoing oral food challenge (OFC) and their caregivers.
Official Title
The Utilization of Virtual Reality Technology Versus Standard of Care During Pediatric Oral Food Challenge: A Pilot Study
Stanford Investigator(s)
William James Collins
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Between the ages of 5 and 17
- Willing to participate in both the VR and standard of care technology conditions
- Able to consent or have parental consent
- Undergoing at least two Oral Food Challenges within the window of recruitment at the
Sean N. Parker Center
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 class 4 or higher
Intervention(s):
behavioral: use of virtual reality
behavioral: use of standard technology
Recruiting
I'm InterestedContact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Study Team
650-521-7237