AR Vs VR in Burns Dressing Changes
ConditionBurns Multiple
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age4-17
SponsorBuckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
About this trial
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
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
• 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
Disqualifiers
• 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).
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Participants randomised to wear AR headset
- Participants randomised to wear VR headset
Treatment groups
90 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov