ArticleJournal of medical extended reality
Virtual Reality Game Preparation for Management of Anxiety in Children Scheduled for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (IMAGINE): A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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Objectives: To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of using a preprocedural immersive virtual reality (VR) game to manage anxiety in children scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test and to assess its efficacy in reducing preprocedural anxiety before the MRI. Methods: This randomized controlled trial included 96 children scheduled for an MRI and randomly assigned to an experimental (VR) or a control group (standard care). Outcomes measured included anxiety (French State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children [STAIC-F]), fear (Child Fear Scale [CFS]), physiological stress (salivary alpha-amylase [SAA]), and feasibility and acceptability measures. Outcomes were analyzed using ANCOVA and nonparametric tests. Results: Mean difference on the STAIC-F scores was significantly higher in the experimental group ( Conclusion: Although VR was feasible and acceptable, with high satisfaction among both parents and children, VR game preparation did not significantly reduce MRI-related anxiety or fear. Minimal side effects and positive engagement suggest VR remains a promising adjunct for MRI preparation, highlighting the need for further refinement of VR content tailored to age and clinical context to enhance its efficacy in managing anxiety.
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