Virtual reality vs. phone game for burn dressing pain
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality or a mobile phone game can help reduce pain and anxiety when you get your burn dressings changed. If you have a moderate burn on your body (not your face or head) and you are between 18 and 65, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a second-degree burn (or less severe) that covers 15% or less of your body.
- You are able to talk, read, and write clearly.
- You have not taken any pain medicine or used special relaxation techniques in the last 24 hours.
- Your burn is not on your face or head (so you can wear a virtual reality headset).
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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