Virtual Reality-Based Treatment Targeting Aggression among Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Last registered on August 14, 2024
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General Information

Title
Virtual Reality-Based Treatment Targeting Aggression among Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial
RCT ID
AEARCTR-0014121
Initial registration date
August 14, 2024

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August 14, 2024, 3:56 PM EDT

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Primary Investigator

Name
Iqra kiran
Affiliation
Bahria University Islamabad Campus
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Additional Trial Information

Status
In development
Start date
2025-03-03
End date
2025-05-26
Keywords
Education, Welfare
Additional Keywords
Virtual Reality, Aggression, Children, Randomised Controlled Trial
JEL code(s)
Health, Education and Welfare
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Prior work
This trial does not extend or rely on any prior RCTs.
Abstract
Background: Aggressive behaviour is a significant concern among children that is a potential ramification for wellbeing in terms of social interaction and academic performance. Virtual Reality (VR) is considered a novel and immersive platform for young children's engagement and controlling environment for skill development compared to traditional therapeutic intervention. The present study aims to investigate the effectiveness of VR-based intervention designed to reduce aggression among children in comparison to Treatment-As-Usual (TAU).
Methods: A randomized Controlled Trial will be conducted with 128 children aged 8-11 years with aggression. Participants will be randomly assigned to the intervention group (N=64) and Treatment-As-Usual (TAU) (N=64). The VR-based Intervention involved immersive scenarios to improve children's emotional regulation and social interaction skills.
Results: Outcomes will be measured using behavioural assessments, self-reports and baseline data (mid-treatment and post-treatment). The treatment group will show a statistically significant reduction in aggression among children.
Conclusion: The findings of the study suggest that incorporating VR into therapeutic practices could offer a promising alternative to existing treatment for managing aggression in children.
Keywords: virtual reality, aggression, children, randomised controlled trial
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Registration Citation

Citation
kiran, Iqra. 2024. "Virtual Reality-Based Treatment Targeting Aggression among Children: A Randomised Controlled Trial." AEA RCT Registry. August 14. https://doi.org/10.1257/rct.14121-1.0
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Experimental Details

Interventions

Intervention(s)
The intervention will be based on Virtual Reality-Based treatment to reduce aggression in children.
Intervention Start Date
2025-03-17
Intervention End Date
2025-05-26

Primary Outcomes

Primary Outcomes (end points)
To check the effectiveness of Virtual-Reality Based Treatment to reduce aggression in children.
Primary Outcomes (explanation)
The outcome will be constructed by comparing the scores on the aggression scale at three-time points: baseline (before the intervention), immediately after the intervention, and during follow-up periods (e.g., 3 and 6 months post-intervention).

Secondary Outcomes

Secondary Outcomes (end points)
Improvement in Skill Acquisition and emotion-regulation
Secondary Outcomes (explanation)
this outcome will assess how effectively children acquire and apply new skills in anger-arousing situations, as practised in the VR sessions. Observations and feedback from therapists, parents, and teachers will be used to measure this.

Experimental Design

Experimental Design
Randomized Controlled Trial
Experimental Design Details
Not available
Randomization Method
Computer-based Randomization method will be done
Randomization Unit
individual
Was the treatment clustered?
Yes

Experiment Characteristics

Sample size: planned number of clusters
3-4 schools
Sample size: planned number of observations
128 students
Sample size (or number of clusters) by treatment arms
3-4 schools both treatment
Minimum detectable effect size for main outcomes (accounting for sample design and clustering)
Effect Size= 0.5
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