AR Vs VR in Burns Dressing Changes (NCT06721780) | Clinical Trial Compass
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AR Vs VR in Burns Dressing Changes
90 participantsStarted 2025-02
Plain-language summary
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
Who can participate
Age range
4 Years – 17 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:
* • 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
Exclusion Criteria:
* • 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).
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.