AI-Generated Video Distraction Via Virtual Reality for Fear and Pain During Pediatric Circumcision

September 16, 2026 updated by: mehmet bulduk, Yuzuncu Yil University

AI-Generated Video Distraction Via Virtual Reality for Procedural Fear and Pain in Pediatric Circumcision: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effect of artificial intelligence-generated video distraction delivered via virtual reality on procedural fear and pain in children undergoing circumcision. A total of 80 children aged 4-12 years were assigned to an intervention group (n=40) or a control group (n=40). Children in the intervention group received AI-generated video distraction via virtual reality, whereas children in the control group received routine care. Pain and emotional responses were assessed from the perspectives of the child, parent, and nurse. Physiological parameters were also measured before and after the procedure. The study aimed to determine whether AI-generated video distraction delivered via virtual reality reduces procedural fear and pain during pediatric circumcision.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

80

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Van
      • Van, Van, Turkey (Türkiye), 65080
        • Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Dursun Odabaş Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male children aged 4 to 12 years.
  • Children scheduled to undergo circumcision.
  • Participation in the study with parental consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Children who did not meet the study inclusion criteria.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
No Intervention: Control Group
Experimental: AI-Generated Video Distraction via Virtual Reality
Behavioral: AI-Generated Video Distraction via Virtual Reality
Artificial intelligence-generated video content is presented through a virtual reality headset as a distraction intervention for children undergoing circumcision. The intervention is intended to reduce procedural fear and pain.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Pain Scores at the Post-Test Assessment
Time Frame: Immediately after the circumcision procedure
Pain intensity will be assessed using the Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale. The scale ranges from 0 to 10, where 0 indicates no pain and 10 indicates the worst pain. Higher scores indicate greater pain intensity and therefore a worse outcome. Pain will be rated independently by the child, parent, and nurse.
Immediately after the circumcision procedure

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Yuzuncu Yil University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 17, 2025

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 5, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

August 11, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 6, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

September 17, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 17, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2026

Last Verified

September 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2025/10-09

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be publicly shared due to participant privacy and confidentiality considerations.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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