Plain-English translation of NCT06622369 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 research study is testing whether virtual reality—either interactive games or cartoon videos—can help children feel less afraid, anxious, and in pain during circumcision surgery. Children aged 7 to 12 will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one group will play a VR game of their choice for 10–15 minutes before surgery, another will watch a VR cartoon, and a third group will receive the standard procedure without any distraction. Researchers will measure fear, anxiety, and pain levels in all groups to see if virtual reality helps.
Surgery can be very scary for children, and fear and anxiety often make the pain feel worse. This study explores whether virtual reality—an immersive and engaging tool—might be a simple, safe way to calm children and reduce their discomfort during a surgical procedure.
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If you join this study, you will first meet with the research team to learn about the study and answer some questions about your feelings and health. Depending on which group you're assigned to, you will either play a virtual reality game or watch a virtual reality cartoon for 10–15 minutes before your scheduled circumcision surgery—or you will have the standard procedure without any virtual reality. The research team will check your heart rate and other vital signs, and after surgery they will ask you more questions to measure how much fear and pain you experienced. The entire study participation takes place on the day of your surgery.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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