Assessment of the Effectiveness of Virtual Reality as a Learning Tool for Relaxation Techniques in Reducing Pediatric Migraines and Tension Type Headache

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

60

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 13, 2024

Primary Completion Date

December 31, 2027

Study Completion Date

December 31, 2027

Conditions
Chronic HeadacheMigraineTension Type Headache
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL

Experimental: Relaxation training with VR

This group will benefit from 8 psychoeducation sessions delivered through video modules viewed alongside the psychologist. In addition, an intervention will be implemented to train the children in abdominal breathing and muscle relaxation. This training will be conducted using biofeedback equipment integrated into various virtual environments. Homework exercises will be assigned to them after each session.

BEHAVIORAL

Experimental: Relaxation training without VR

This group will benefit from 8 psychoeducation sessions delivered through video modules viewed alongside the psychologist. In addition, an intervention will be implemented to train the children in abdominal breathing and muscle relaxation. This training will be conducted using biofeedback equipment displayed on a computer screen. Homework exercises will be assigned to them after each session.

BEHAVIORAL

No Intervention: Control group

This group will benefit from 8 psychoeducation sessions delivered through video modules sent to their homes.

Trial Locations (1)

4031

RECRUITING

University of Liege, Sart Tilman

All Listed Sponsors
lead

University of Liege

OTHER