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Virtual worlds may dull the sting of burn care for children

NCT ID NCT07740980

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mansoura University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can reduce pain, fear, and distress in children aged 6 to 12 during burn dressing changes. Half of the participants will receive standard care plus VR distraction, while the other half receives standard care alone. Pain, fear, and distress will be measured during the procedure. The goal is to see if immersive VR can make this painful experience more bearable for young patients.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality (VR) distraction using a standalone VR headset with immersive, interactive content
What this could lead to
If effective, VR could become a standard, drug-free way to ease pain and fear for children during painful burn care, improving their experience and reducing anxiety about future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial, and results may not apply to all children or settings. VR might not work for everyone, and some children may find the headset uncomfortable or overwhelming.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6 to 12 years * Acute burn injury requiring a routine dressing change, either during inpatient hospitalization or during a scheduled outpatient clinic visit * Able to communicate verbally and follow simple instructions * Medically stable as determined by attending physician (no acute respiratory distress, hemodynamic instability, or active sepsis) * Written informed consent from parent/guardian * Verbal child assent (for children aged 7 years and older) Exclusion Criteria: * Burns involving the face, head, or ears that prevent safe VR headset placement * Cognitive, motor, visual, or hearing impairments interfering with study participation * History of motion sickness, seizure disorder, or migraines triggered by visual stimuli * Inability to maintain sitting or semi-upright position during the procedure * Burns greater than 60% Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) or requiring intensive care admission

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain anxiety burn Pain, Procedural Stress, Psychological

As listed by the trial registrant

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Burns FEAR Pain, acute Pain, procedural Stress, psychological

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Burns and Plastic Surgery Center, Mansoura University

    Al Mansurah, Egypt

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