Virtual Reality for Pain Management in Burn Patients (NCT04685486) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Virtual Reality for Pain Management in Burn Patients
United States50 participantsStarted 2018-06-01
Plain-language summary
This study is a randomized proof-of-concept study to assess the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) vs standard of care in 50 adult patients in the New York Presbyterian Burn Unit. The participants who are randomized to receive the virtual reality intervention will also receive opioids, which is the standard of care and is known to be effective. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. The first group will receive VR during their painful procedure (e.g., wound dressing changes, physical therapy etc.) in addition to the standard of care. The other group will receive standard of care (and no VR).
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 8 years and older
* Patients with a burn injury and is in the Burn Unit at New York Presbyterian
* Awake, alert, ambulatory
* The burn comprises less than 15% total body surface area (TBSA)
* The patient does not require conscious sedation such as ketamine for staple removal or wound dressing changes
* The patient is able to give informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of a cognitive disorder, psychotic disorder or bipolar I as determined by self-report from previous diagnosis
* Current opioid abuse
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Change in Pain
Timeframe: Peri-procedural: 30 minutes before to two hours after the painful event.
2
Change in narcotic dose
Timeframe: Peri-procedural: 30 minutes before to two hours after the painful event.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT04685486
SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University