VR pain relief for kids: scientists scan brains to see how it works
NCT ID NCT06303687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will use a special brain scanner to see how virtual reality (VR) affects pain in children aged 6-17 with burns. Four children will have their brain activity measured during burn dressing changes, both with and without VR. The goal is to find brain markers that show when VR is helping to reduce pain.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 4 people
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- Expected to start
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Jul 2027
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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6 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being treated for acute burn injury 2. Age 6-17 years, inclusive 3. Admitted to NCH burn unit for treatment 4. Have a dressing that requires daily changes over 3 days 5. Patient and family caregivers can communicate (read and write) using English Exclusion Criteria: 1. Any wounds that may interfere with study procedures 2. Vision, hearing, or cognitive/motor impairments preventing valid administration of study measures 3. History of motion sickness, seizure disorder, dizziness, or migraine headaches precipitated by visual auras 4. Minors in foster care, prisoners, or currently pregnant 5. Suspected child abuse 6. Unable to communicate in English
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Locations
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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