Feasibility of the Reality PAWS Program for Children in Isolation
Start Date
1/29/2026
Completion Date
7/1/2026
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a mixed reality program, Reality PAWS, delivered on a Meta Quest 3 VR headset, is a feasible intervention for pediatric patients in isolation. It will also evaluate the safety of the program and its effect on pain, anxiety, and loneliness. The main questions the study aims to answer are: What is the feasibility of utilizing Reality PAWS MR as a substitute for in-person dog therapy for children under isolation precautions? Are patients compliant with using Reality PAWS MR? What are the interventional outcomes of Reality PAWS MR? Participants will: Wear a Meta Quest 3 VR headset with the Reality PAWS program. Interact with the program. Answer surveys regarding demographics, anxiety, pain, loneliness, sickness, perceived exertion, and immersion in the program.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 8 years to 21 years
Interventions
Reality PAWS Program via Meta Quest 3 VR
Conditions
Locations
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California 90027
United States
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Aurora, Colorado 80045
United States