Hologram distraction to reduce pain, anxiety, and fear during burn dressing in children
Effect of Hologram Application on Pain, Anxiety and Fear Levels During Burn Dressing in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study will test whether showing 3D hologram images during dressing changes can reduce pain, anxiety, and fear in children ages 3 to 12 with small second-degree burns.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ataturk University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 2 sites (Erzurum, Yakutiye and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06992895 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Children aged 3–12 with second-degree burns covering less than 10% of body surface who are undergoing their first dressing change will be exposed to a three-dimensional holographic fan display during the procedure. The hologram device creates floating 3D images using LED lights on high-speed rotating blades to capture the child’s attention. Pain, anxiety, fear, and vital signs will be measured before, during, and after dressing to determine whether the hologram alters these responses. The protocol focuses on non-pharmacological distraction as an adjunct to routine burn dressing care in a pediatric hospital setting.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 3–12 who are physically and mentally able to participate, have only second-degree burns covering under 10% of body surface, and are undergoing their first burn dressing.
Not a fit: Children outside the 3–12 age range, those with burns other than second-degree or with burn area >10%, those with prior dressing experience for their burn, or those with significant medical or psychiatric conditions may not receive benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, hologram distraction could reduce procedure pain and anxiety and make dressing changes easier for children and caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies using visual-distraction techniques and holographic displays during procedures like blood draws have reported reduced fear and stress, but use during prolonged burn dressings is less well studied.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The subject has indicated their willingness to participate in the study. Physical and mental health. * The age range of the subjects included in this study was from 3 to 12 years of age. * The subject had never previously engaged in the practice of dressing a burn. * The presence of only second degree burns * Burn percentage is under 10% Exclusion Criteria: * The subject is unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or assent (if applicable). * The subject has a history of significant physical or mental health disorders that may interfere with participation in the study. * The subject is younger than 3 years old or older than 12 years old. * The subject has previously engaged in the practice of burn dressing or similar procedures. * The presence of burns other than second-degree burns (e.g., first-degree or third-degree burns). * The percentage of burn area is greater than 10%.
Where this trial is running
Erzurum, Yakutiye and 1 other locations
- Erzurum Provincial Health Directorate Erzurum City Hospital — Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
- Erzurum Provincial Health Directorate Erzurum City Hospital — Erzurum, Yakutiye, Turkey (Türkiye) (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zeynep KARAMAN ÖZLÜ, PhD
- Email: zynp_krmnzl@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905434628682
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.