Virtual reality and music soothe burn patients during dressing changes
NCT ID NCT05688891
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using virtual reality glasses or music during burn dressing changes can lower pain, anxiety, and fear of pain. 120 adults with burns on less than 15% of their body took part. Researchers measured their pain and anxiety levels using standard scales.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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120 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Nov 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * be between the ages of 18-65, * Ability to read, write and speak Turkish, * Not participating in another clinical trial at the same time, * Not having any problems that prevent cognitive, affective and verbal communication, * Having a patient group with a burnt total body area (TBSA) of less than 15%, * 2nd degree and 3rd degree patient group in the granulation stage, * No burns on the head, ears and face, * Being a patient group with daily dressing changes and dressing frequency of 1-15, * Absence of complaints such as respiratory problems that would prevent him from participating in the study, * Absence of vision and hearing problems. Exclusion Criteria: * Pain intensity is between 8-10 points, * Being under the influence of pharmacological or non-pharmacological intervention that will affect the pain, * Being a first degree patient group, * Having neurological, psychological and psychiatric diseases, * Burns on the head, ears and face, * Having vision and hearing problems, * Applying sedation to the patient during the dressing, * Stop watching VR glasses during dressing, * Stop listening to music during dressing.
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Locations
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Turkey, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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