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This research aims to evaluate the impact of virtual reality on pain and mobility in children with sickle cell disease.

February 12, 2026Disability and Rehabilitation0 citations

Effect of fully immersive virtual reality on daily pain, functional mobility, and health-related quality of life in pediatric sickle cell disease: a single-blinded randomized clinical trial

AHAfnan Ahmed HassanKing Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences MAMaha F. AlgabbaniKing Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences AFAhmed FarragCairo University

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This research aims to evaluate the impact of virtual reality on pain and mobility in children with sickle cell disease.
Single-blinded randomized clinical trial design
Participants received usual care along with adjunctive VR therapy
Focus on measuring daily pain, functional mobility, and health-related quality of life
Pain levels decreased significantly in children using virtual reality
Functional mobility improved when combined with usual care
Health-related quality of life was enhanced in the VR group

Abstract

Adjunctive VR with usual care significantly reduces pain, improves mobility, and enhances HRQOL in children with SCD, supporting its feasibility and safety.

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