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AR Vs VR in Burns Dressing Changes

NCT06721780 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 90

Last updated 2024-12-06

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

For children with burn injuries, changing their dressings can be one of the most traumatising experiences of their treatment journey. This process is not only distressing for the children but also for their parents and the healthcare professionals involved. Current methods to reduce this trauma include the use of play therapists, but such resources are often limited. There is good evidence that Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) can help by providing a distracting and immersive environment that eases pain and fear. However, no studies have yet compared these two modern technologies to see which is more effective

Conditions

  • Burns Multiple

Interventions

DEVICE

Participants randomised to wear AR headset

Participants will use an AR headset that employs a distraction game specifically designed for children and young adults undergoing painful procedures.

DEVICE

Participants randomised to wear VR headset

Participants will utilise a VR headset, running a calming virtual environment or an interactive game during the dressing change.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
4 Years
Max Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-28
Primary Completion
2026-01-31
Completion
2026-02-28

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