AR Vs VR in Burns Dressing Changes
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Participants randomised to wear AR headset, Participants randomised to wear VR headset.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Burns Multiple. Basic parameters: 4 years — 17 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
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
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.
Primary outcome measures
- determine the relative performance [Time frame: 2 hours]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- • Participants presenting with guardians with parental responsibility, who are willing and able to consent to recruitment.
- Aged 4-17 years
- Presenting with burns requiring a dressing change, on their first attendance to the burns clinic.
- Participating child is able to complete the FACES Pain Scale
Exclusion criteria
- • Children aged 4 or below
- Those with severe cognitive impairment, visual disorders, facial burns or other conditions preventing the safe use of VR/AR technology.
- Previous 'cybersickness' symptoms (nausea, dizziness).
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
Study locations
Center list to be confirmed — check the primary protocol.
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06721780 · RXQ 1136