NCT06721780

AR Vs VR in Burns Dressing Changes

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 90 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 4 Years – 17 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

For children with burn injuries, changing their dressings can be one of the most traumatising experiences of their treatment journey. This process is not only distressing for the children but also for their parents and the healthcare professionals involved. Current methods to reduce this trauma include the use of play therapists, but such resources are often limited. There is good evidence that Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) can help by providing a distracting and immersive environment that eases pain and fear. However, no studies have yet compared these two modern technologies to see which is more effective

Conditions

• Burns Multiple

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Participants randomised to wear AR headset	Participants will use an AR headset that employs a distraction game specifically designed for children and young adults undergoing painful procedures.
DEVICE	Participants randomised to wear VR headset	Participants will utilise a VR headset, running a calming virtual environment or an interactive game during the dressing change.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-02-01
• Primary completion: 2026-01-01
• Completion: 2026-02-01
• First posted: 2024-12-06
• Last updated: 2024-12-06