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Virtual Reality Therapy for Burns
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Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Nationwide Children's Hospital
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Receiving their first outpatient clinic dressing change or being discharged from the ED or inpatient burn unit
Reported at least moderate or worse NRS pain score of ≥3 (NRS 0-10 with 10 being worst pain) from the most recent dressing change.
Must not have
History of motion sickness, seizure disorder, dizziness, or migraine headaches precipitated by visual auras
Any wounds that may interfere with study procedures
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately following each dressing change for one week
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will test if a smartphone-based virtual reality therapy helps children with burns manage their pain during dressing changes.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for children aged 6-17 with burn injuries who need daily dressing changes at home and experience moderate to severe pain. They must be able to communicate in English or Spanish, not have impairments that affect study participation, and have access to a VR-compatible smartphone.
What is being tested?
The study tests if using Virtual Reality Pain Alleviation Therapy (VR-PAT) on a smartphone can help reduce pain during at-home burn dressing changes for kids with burns, compared to those not using VR-PAT.
What are the potential side effects?
There may be no direct side effects from the VR-PAT itself; however, individuals prone to motion sickness or migraines triggered by visual stimuli should avoid this therapy due to potential discomfort.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am getting my first dressing change as an outpatient or being discharged from the burn unit.
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I experience significant pain, at least a 3 out of 10, during my most recent dressing change.
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I am between 6 and 17 years old.
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I am currently receiving treatment for a recent burn injury.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I have a history of motion sickness, seizures, dizziness, or migraines triggered by visual changes.
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I do not have wounds that could affect the study's procedures.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ immediately following each dressing change for one week
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~immediately following each dressing change for one week
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Change in self-reported pain
Secondary study objectives
Self-reported VR experience
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Intervention GroupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will be using the VR-PAT during burn dressings.
Group II: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will not be using the VR-PAT during burn dressings (other distraction methods available in the home allowed).
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Nationwide Children's HospitalLead Sponsor
348 Previous Clinical Trials
5,227,590 Total Patients Enrolled
7 Trials studying Burns
1,958 Patients Enrolled for Burns
Parkland Health and Hospital SystemOTHER
19 Previous Clinical Trials
99,065 Total Patients Enrolled
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)FED
408 Previous Clinical Trials
6,793,354 Total Patients Enrolled
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Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control Group
- Group 2: Intervention Group