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Virtual reality tested as pain relief for burn patients

NCT ID NCT04685486

Symptom relief Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether playing an immersive virtual reality game during painful burn treatments (like dressing changes) can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers. Fifty adult burn patients will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care plus VR. The goal is to see if VR can make procedures less painful and lower medication doses.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality (immersive game via head-mounted display)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain during burn treatments, potentially reducing reliance on opioids.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early proof-of-concept study. The effect may be small or not last beyond the procedure, and VR may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2018

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

8 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * 8 years and older * Patients with a burn injury and is in the Burn Unit at New York Presbyterian * Awake, alert, ambulatory * The burn comprises less than 15% total body surface area (TBSA) * The patient does not require conscious sedation such as ketamine for staple removal or wound dressing changes * The patient is able to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a cognitive disorder, psychotic disorder or bipolar I as determined by self-report from previous diagnosis * Current opioid abuse

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety disorder burn Depression Pain

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Pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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