VR-PAT During Home Burn Dressings - Multisite (NCT05673551) | Clinical Trial Compass
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VR-PAT During Home Burn Dressings - Multisite
United States220 participantsStarted 2023-01-16
Plain-language summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of smartphone Virtual Reality Pain Alleviation Therapy (VR-PAT) as a pain distraction tool during repeated at-home burn dressing changes among 100 children (age 6-17 years) with a burn injury in comparison to 100 children with a burn injury who do not use the VR-PAT.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being treated for acute burn injury
* Age 6-17 years, inclusive
* Receiving their first outpatient clinic dressing change or being discharged from the ED or inpatient burn unit
* Have a dressing that requires daily changes at home for at least 7 days after their first outpatient appointment or discharge from the hospital (ED or inpatient)
* Patient and family caregivers can communicate (read and write) using English or Spanish
* Reported at least moderate or worse NRS pain score of ≥3 (NRS 0-10 with 10 being worst pain) from the most recent dressing change.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any wounds that may interfere with study procedures
* Vision, hearing, or cognitive/motor impairments preventing valid administration of study measures
* History of motion sickness, seizure disorder, dizziness, or migraine headaches precipitated by visual auras
* Minors in foster care, prisoners, or currently pregnant
* Suspected child abuse
* Families who do not have access to a VR compatible smartphone.
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?
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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
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Change in self-reported pain
Timeframe: Immediately following each dressing change for one week