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Immersive Technology Headsets to Reduce Procedural Pain and Anxiety: Feasibility and Effects in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Patients in Pakistan
Sponsor: Stanford University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether immersive technology (virtual reality) headsets can reduce procedural pain and anxiety during diagnosis, intralesional and intramuscular injections, and wound/dressing care in pediatric patients 5 years of age and older and adult patients with cutaneous leishmaniasis receiving treatment at the MSF clinic in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 99 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2027-01-01
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2026-10-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality
Participants interact with virtual reality games designed for procedural distraction while receiving medical treatment. Following treatment completion, participants undergo brief surveys and a semi-structured interview.