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NCT Number: NCT02646787

Virtual Reality Water Friendly Wound Care

Using virtual reality as a form of distraction during a painful burn wound care procedure in addition to pain medication.

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Key information

Conditions

Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

8 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Washington; Harborview Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, 98104, United States

About this study

Using virtual reality as a form of distraction during a painful burn wound care procedure in addition to pain medication.The aim of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial of Virtual Reality as a means to reduce pain during wound care in patients hospitalized for their burn injuries at Harborview Medical Center Burn Center, and Shriners Hospitals for Children in Galveston, Texas.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Age greater than or equal to 8 years
  • Compliant and able to complete questionnaires
  • No history of psychiatric disorder
  • Not demonstrating delirium, psychosis or any form of Organic Brain Disorder
  • Able to communicate verbally
  • English-speaking

Exclusion criteria

  • Age less than 8 years
  • Not capable of indicating pain intensity
  • Not capable of filling out study measures
  • Evidence of traumatic brain injury
  • History of psychiatric disorder
  • Demonstrating delirium, psychosis or any form of Organic Brain Disorder and associated memory problems
  • Unable to communicate orally
  • Receiving prophylaxis for alcohol or drug withdrawal
  • Developmental disability
  • Any face/head/neck injuries that interfere with the use of Virtual Reality equipment
  • Non-English Speaking
  • Extreme susceptibility to motion sickness
  • Seizure history

Treatment and study plan

Active Virtual Reality

Behavioral

The subject is actively engaged in using virtual reality during a painful burn wound care session.

Passive Virtual Reality

Behavioral

The subject is passively engaged in using virtual reality during a painful burn wound care session.

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain. Pain is measured one time prior a painful burn wound care session, by asking the subjects about their pain level, using a questionnaire called graphic rating scale.

    Time frame: one time for the duration of one minute before the wound care

  2. Pain. Pain is measured one time after a painful burn wound, by asking the subjects about their pain level, using a questionnaire called graphic rating scale.

    Time frame: one time for the duration of one minute after the wound care

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Washington

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • University of Texas

Registry information

Official study title

Water Friendly Virtual Reality for Burns

Acronym: H2OWC

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Jan 6, 2016
Registry last updated
Jun 9, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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