Virtual vs augmented reality for burn dressing changes in children
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares virtual reality (VR) with augmented reality (AR) to see which is better at reducing pain and anxiety for children during burn dressing changes. If your child is having a burn dressing change, they may be able to participate and potentially have a more comfortable experience.
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Who can take part
- Children aged 4 to 17 years old
- Having a burn that needs a dressing change on the first visit to the burns clinic
- Child must be able to use the FACES pain scale (a way to rate pain with pictures of faces)
- No severe vision problems, facial burns, or other conditions that would make VR/AR goggles unsafe
- No previous motion sickness from VR or similar activities
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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