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Treatment of Parental Anxiety Virtual Reality (VR)
Sponsor: Stanford University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headset) are more effective than the standard of care (i.e., no technology based distraction) for preventing anxiety in parental and pediatric populations. The study will be conducted in the general inpatient area, Emergency Department and Heart Center.
Official title: Treatment of Parental Anxiety With Virtual Reality (VR): A Prospective, Randomized Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 99 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
485
Start Date
2023-06-01
Completion Date
2025-10-13
Last Updated
2026-08-27
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Virtual Reality headset with calming scenery
Participants will be immersed in a virtual environment. Calming scenery will be shown via the headset for 20-30 minutes
Locations (1)
Lucile Parkard Children's Hospital
Stanford, California, United States