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Can a smartphone VR headset distract kids from burn pain?

NCT ID NCT05673551

Symptom relief Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a smartphone-based virtual reality tool (VR-PAT) can reduce pain during at-home burn dressing changes in children aged 6 to 17. Half of the 200 participants will use VR-PAT during their daily dressing changes, while the other half will not. Researchers will compare self-reported and caregiver-reported pain scores to see if VR distraction helps.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Smartphone-based Virtual Reality Pain Alleviation Tool (VR-PAT) via a lightweight, mobile VR headset
What this could lead to
If effective, VR-PAT could offer a drug-free, at-home option to reduce pain and distress during burn dressing changes for children.
What could go wrong
The trial is relatively small and early, and results may not apply to all children or settings. VR may cause discomfort or not distract enough for some.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 220 people

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

Started

Jan 2023

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

6 to 17 years

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: * Being treated for acute burn injury * Age 6-17 years, inclusive * Receiving their first outpatient clinic dressing change or being discharged from the ED or inpatient burn unit * Have a dressing that requires daily changes at home for at least 7 days after their first outpatient appointment or discharge from the hospital (ED or inpatient) * Patient and family caregivers can communicate (read and write) using English or Spanish * Reported at least moderate or worse NRS pain score of ≥3 (NRS 0-10 with 10 being worst pain) from the most recent dressing change. Exclusion Criteria: * Any wounds that may interfere with study procedures * Vision, hearing, or cognitive/motor impairments preventing valid administration of study measures * History of motion sickness, seizure disorder, dizziness, or migraine headaches precipitated by visual auras * Minors in foster care, prisoners, or currently pregnant * Suspected child abuse * Families who do not have access to a VR compatible smartphone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain burn childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia injury Pain Pain, Procedural Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Acute pain Burns Injuries Pediatric ALL Procedural pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

  • Parkland Health & Hospital System

    Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States

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