Plain-English translation of NCT06604364 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether virtual reality (VR) headsets—which let children experience calming scenes like underwater worlds or peaceful gardens—can reduce anxiety and pain in children undergoing minor bone surgery. Researchers will compare children who use VR to children who receive standard pre-surgery sedative medications. The goal is to see if VR works as well or better than medications, while potentially reducing the need for drugs and their side effects.
Children often feel very anxious before surgery, which can make recovery harder and may require more medications. Researchers want to know if immersive, calming virtual environments could be a safer, gentler way to help children feel relaxed before and after their procedures.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly placed in one of two groups: either you'll wear a VR headset before and during your surgery to experience calming virtual environments, or you'll receive standard pre-surgery calming medications as usual. The study takes place at a hospital in Bologna, Italy, and involves your surgery plus follow-up visits to measure your anxiety levels, pain, and how well you recovered. The entire process spans from before your surgery through your recovery period.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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