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Virtual Reality During Pediatric Cast Removal

A Randomized Control Trial of Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Pediatric Cast Removal

Who can join

Ages 4 to 12 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Sustained a fracture in their arm/leg
* No previous experience with a cast removal
* Must have at least one wrist free of immobilization (for heart rate monitor)
* Parents and patient are English speaking

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with a history of epilepsy, ventricular shunt, motion sickness
* Patients with any history of cognitive, visual or hearing impairment

About the study

This study is a randomized control trial of Virtual Reality during cast removal procedures at a pediatric tertiary care center.

What is being tested

• Virtual Reality (VR) (device)

Sponsor: Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare · Participants: 184 · Started: May 21, 2019

Contact the study team

• Andrew G Georgiadis, MD · Phone: 651-602-3262
• Christine K Santa Ana, BS · Phone: 651-229-1763

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT03903510

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Fractures

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.