BURN

This study tests whether a 3D hologram can distract children aged 3 to 12 during painful burn dressing changes, reducing their pain, anxiety, and fear. About 70 children with second-degree burns covering less than 10% of their body will be randomly assigned to see a hologram or r…

This study tests whether adding blue light therapy to standard wound care helps donor sites (the area where healthy skin is taken for grafting) heal faster in burn patients. About 25 adults with deep burns will have two donor sites: one treated with standard care alone, the other…

This study tests whether a relaxation technique called progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) — done with or without virtual reality (VR) — can ease chronic symptoms like pain, itch, anxiety, and sleep problems in adult burn survivors. About 34 participants will try both VR-enhanced…

This study is checking how safe and effective a special dressing (3M V.A.C. Peel and Place) is when used with a standard wound vacuum therapy. About 90 adults with open wounds or surgical incisions will be treated and monitored. The goal is to see if the dressing helps wounds clo…

This study tests a new type of nerve block called LAM for pain after skin graft surgery. The block aims to numb the thigh where skin is taken, without weakening the leg muscles. Ten adults having skin graft surgery will receive the block, and researchers will map how much sensati…

This study is looking at 327 adults with severe burns to understand why some develop invasive fungal infections while others do not. Researchers will collect blood and skin samples over several weeks to study the immune response. The goal is to uncover immune factors that could l…