Virtual Reality increases pressure pain threshold and lowers anxiety in children compared to control and non ‐ immersive control – a randomized, crossover trial

ConclusionsVR had a marked beneficial effect on PPT and anxiety compared with the control interventions: 2D video and small-talk. Thus, immersive VR had a distinct modulatory effect on pain and anxiety in a well-controlled experimental setting. Immersive VR was effective and feasible in children and can act as a valid tool for non-pharmacological pain and anxiety management.

Source: European Journal of Pain - March 10, 2023 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: L. Kjeldgaard Pedersen, L. Y. V. Fisker, J. D. R ölfing, P. Ahlburg, M. Veien, L. Vase, B. Møller‐Madsen Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research