Virtual Reality for Pain Management in Burn Patients
Virtual Reality for Pain Management in Burn Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Pain
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 8 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 50 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults with burn injuries who are in the Burn Unit at New York Presbyterian. Participants will either use virtual reality during painful procedures or only receive standard pain treatment.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 8 years old or older
- I have a burn injury and am in the Burn Unit at New York Presbyterian
- I am awake and alert
- I can walk around
- My burn covers less than 15% of my body
- I do not need sedation for my procedures
- I can give informed consent
You may not be able to join if
- I have a cognitive disorder
- I have a psychotic disorder
- I have bipolar I
- I misuse opioids
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study is a randomized proof-of-concept study to assess the efficacy of Virtual Reality (VR) vs standard of care in 50 adult patients in the New York Presbyterian Burn Unit. The participants who are randomized to receive the virtual reality intervention will also receive opioids, which is the standard of care and is known to be effective. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups. T…
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Eligibility Criteria
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 o…
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