Using virtual reality to manage pain and anxiety during burn wound care

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) as a complementary treatment to standard pain management during dressing changes for adult burn patients. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care with VR distraction or standard care with a non-VR distraction, such as watching a nature video. The study aims to measure procedural pain intensity and anxiety levels immediately after the procedure, along with patient satisfaction and physiological responses. This approach seeks to address previous limitations in VR studies for burn care by utilizing a more robust methodology.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Adult burn patients (18-65 years) with confirmed partial-thickness burns. Scheduled for routine dressing changes. Able to provide informed consent. Baseline pain score of ≥4/10 during a dressing change session.

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with cognitive impairment preventing comprehension of the intervention.

History of severe motion sickness or visual impairments that preclude the use of VR devices.

Patients with contraindications to standard analgesic care.

Where it's running

• Faculty of Physical Therapy, Al Hayah University
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ibrahim Zoheiry, Ph.D
• Email: ibrahim.alzoheiry@hotmail.com
• Phone: 1277774949

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.