Using Virtual Reality to Help Kids with Kidney Disease During Dialysis

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This case control study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) in reducing pain and anxiety during arteriovenous cannulation in pediatric patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing regular hemodialysis. Conducted at Tanta University Hospital, the study will involve 60 participants aged 8 to 18, divided into two groups: one receiving VR intervention and the other serving as a control. The study will last for six months, focusing on the psychological and physical impacts of VR on these young patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pediatric patients with end stage renal disease aged from 8 to 18 years on regular hemodialysis through functioning arteriovenous fistula and are fully oriented with time, persons and place at time of data collection. All participants either cases or controls suffer from anxiety, depression or both.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with temporary or permanent catheter for dialysis.
* Children with mental illness, visual and auditory defects.
* Children took any pharmacological pain reliever or antipsychotic drugs.
* Non anxious or depressed Children.

Where it's running

• Tanta University Hospital
  Tanta, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: sara Ma ElGhoul, MD — Tanta university hospital
• Study coordinator: Sara Ma ElGhoul, MD
• Email: sara.mabrouk@med.tanta.edu.eg
• Phone: 01099204120

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.