Virtual reality and brain scans for pain in kids with burns
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Immune system & allergy, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether virtual reality and brain imaging can help identify how pain works in children and teens with burns. It may lead to better ways to manage pain during daily dressing changes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 6 and 17 years old
- You are being treated for a recent burn injury
- You are staying in the burn unit at Nationwide Children's Hospital
- You have a bandage that needs to be changed every day for at least 3 days
- You and your family can understand and speak English
- You do not have conditions like motion sickness, seizures, or severe vision/hearing problems that could interfere
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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