Virtual reality eases burn dressing pain and improves sleep
NCT ID NCT07306442
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during wound dressing changes can reduce pain and improve sleep in adults with moderate to severe burns. Sixty patients took part, and the researchers compared VR to standard care. The goal was to see if VR could make a painful procedure more comfortable and help patients sleep better afterward.
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Taleghani Burn and Trauma Hospital
Ahvāz, Khuzestan, Iran
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