Virtual Reality Technology Versus Standard Technology During Pediatric Oral Food Challenge
Trial ID or NCT#
NCT04376242
Status
RECRUITING
Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine if non-invasive distracting devices (Virtual Reality headset) are more effective than the standard of care of utilizing existing technologies that are currently more common in food allergy research treatment and clinics (i.e. television and patients' personal electronic devices) for decreasing levels anxiety and fear in pediatric patients undergoing oral food challenge (OFC) and their caregivers.
Official Title
The Utilization of Virtual Reality Technology Versus Standard of Care During Pediatric Oral Food Challenge: A Pilot Study
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study: 5 Years to 17 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study: All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
Inclusion Criteria:
- - Between the ages of 5 and 17 - Willing to participate in both the VR and standard of care technology conditions - Able to consent or have parental consent - Undergoing at least two Oral Food Challenges within the window of recruitment at the Sean N. Parker Center
Exclusion Criteria:
- - People who do not consent - Significant Cognitive Impairment - History of Severe Motion Sickness - Current Nausea - Seizures - Visual Problems - Non-English Speaking - Patients who clinically unstable or requires urgent/emergent intervention - ASA class 4 or higher
Investigator(s)
William James Collins
Clinical Assistant Professor, Medicine
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Contact
Study Team
650-521-7237
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