VR-PAT and fNIRS to Identify CNS Biomarkers of Pain (NCT06303687) | Clinical Trial Compass
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VR-PAT and fNIRS to Identify CNS Biomarkers of Pain
United States4 participantsStarted 2026-07
Plain-language summary
This study aims to use functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to identify and quantify pain biomarkers during burn dressing changes and pain relief induced by virtual reality (VR).
Who can participate
Age range6 Years – 17 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion criteria
✓. Being treated for acute burn injury
✓. Age 6-17 years, inclusive
✓. Admitted to NCH burn unit for treatment
✓. Have a dressing that requires daily changes over 3 days
✓. Patient and family caregivers can communicate (read and write) using English
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
✕. Unable to communicate in English
What they're measuring
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Change in brain activity
Timeframe: Assessed continuously throughout burn dressing changes (60 minutes) for the fNIRS study period (up to 5 days)