U.S., Dec. 2 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07255365) titled 'Virtual Reality-Based 360deg Clinic Walkthrough for Reducing Examination Anxiety in Preschool Children' on Nov. 20.
Brief Summary: This prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial investigates whether a short, 360deg virtual reality (VR) pre-examination walkthrough can reduce anxiety, behavioral distress, and physiological stress responses in preschool children undergoing routine outpatient physical examination. A total of 100 children aged 3-5.5 years were randomized to either a VR group, which viewed a 3-minute real-clinic 360deg video via VR goggles, or a control group, which experienced routine waiting only. Primary ou...