Virtual Reality Water Friendly Wound Care

University of Washington56 enrolled

Overview

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

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.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Pain

Interventions

Active Virtual RealityBEHAVIORAL

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

Passive Virtual RealityBEHAVIORAL

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

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

University of Washington; Harborview Medical Center

Seattle, Washington, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

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

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

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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