N/A
Completed N=5
Using an Interactive Virtual Reality System to Distract Burns Patients During Burn Treatments
Burns
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03827304 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
5
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Pain Scores — 44.0; 52.50 score on a scale
Summary
The aims are VR to reduced perceived pain and anxiety during painful dressings changes in a small sample of burns patients;
* to measure the impact of the interventions on objective indicators of pain and distress during dressing changes within the small sample
* to assess pain medication use during virtual reality interventions
* to compare the above effects and experiences across two conditions within each participant: an active version of a virtual reality intervention, and a 'control' condition of no intervention;
* to assess the perceived usability, acceptability, engagement with and enjoyment of the virtual reality intervention to patients
* to consider the apparent feasibility of the virtual reality intervention within a Burns Unit inpatient setting during painful dressing changes 4. Design This is an exploratory feasibility study with a small clinical sample of burns patients and staff caring for them, in a single burns unit setting, employing mixed methods and a repeated measures design to achieve the aims set out above.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Pain Scores |
44.0; 52.50 | — |
| SECONDARY Anxiety Scores |
36.00; 56.25 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- adult burns in-patients
- receiving regular dressing changes during the study period
Exclusion Criteria
- active PTSD or psychotic symptoms
- high levels of distress
- head and neck burns
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03827304). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.