Virtual Reality in the Management of Pain in Pediatrics: a Multi-center Randomized Clinical Trial (RealPED)

Usefulness of Virtual Reality in the Management of Pain Associated With Venipuncture in Pediatrics: a Multi-center Randomized Clinical Trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to test if the use of virtual reality glasses reduces the pain and anxiety that children feel when they perform a blood test.

Children between 7 and 12 years old from 5 health centers and 2 hospitals will participate, and the children will be divided into two groups. In the control group, the analysis will be done in the usual way (for example, distracting with questions) and in the intervention group, the analysis will be done while the children use virtual reality.

The satisfaction of parents and nursing will also be analyzed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children between 7 and 12 years old who attend participating centers for scheduled blood tests.
• Consent to participate by signing the informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children younger than 7 years old.
• Children older than 12 years old.
• Children that don't sign the informed consent.
• Children with psychomotor and neurocognitive delay.
• Children with visual or hearing impairment.