Clinical trial for Children
Official title How Digital Media Affects Kids' Healthcare Experiences and Outcomes
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07073027
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether different types of videos, standard 2‑D, 360‑degree, or 360‑degree in virtual reality, help lower children’s worry before a procedure and their pain afterward.
- Who it's for
- Children and adolescents who are about to have a medical procedure and are experiencing anxiety or pain.
- What's involved
- Participants will watch a video explaining their upcoming procedure in one of the three formats. They will then have their anxiety and pain measured before and after the procedure.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts only a few days around the procedure, with a single video session and a few brief follow‑up assessments.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 5 to 23. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Between the ages of 5 to 23
- Able to follow instructions and communicate in English
- Own or have access to a smartphone
- Scheduled for an upcoming (approved) procedure.
You likely can't join if
- Under the age of 5 or older than 23
- Vision, hearing, cognitive, and/or motor impairments
- Cannot follow instructions and/or communicate in English
- Do not own or have access to a smartphone.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 5 years to 23 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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