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Two virtual reality apps for pain during venous leg ulcer dressing changes: randomized clinical trial

Procedural pain during dressing changes in adults with venous leg ulcers: a prospective, parallel-group randomized clinical trial comparing two immersive virtual reality interventions (Guided Meditation VR vs Nature Treks VR)

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN11675696
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-01-13
Start date
2026-01-19
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Venous leg ulcers Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Interventions

Participants will be randomized 1:1 using a computer-generated random sequence. Allocation will be concealed using sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelopes, which will be opened only after part

Sponsors

Jan Dlugosz University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
50 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Adults aged =18 years 2. Diagnosis of venous leg ulcer (VLU) requiring wound dressing changes 3. Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Inability to provide informed consent (e.g., significant cognitive impairment) 2 .Non-venous aetiology of the leg ulcer (e.g., primarily arterial, diabetic/neuropathic, vasculitic) or mixed aetiology where venous ulcer is not the primary diagnosis 3. Contraindications to immersive VR use, including a history of epilepsy/seizures or other conditions where VR is not recommended 4. Severe motion sickness/known intolerance to VR (e.g., severe dizziness, nausea) 5. Severe visual or hearing impairment preventing effective use of the VR intervention 6. Acute medical instability or clinical condition during the dressing change that makes participation unsafe (as judged by the clinician)

Countries

Poland

Contacts

Public ContactKinga;Marek Spyrka;Kucharzewski

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ikingaxd@gmail.com;m.kucharzewski@ujd.edu.pl+48 (0)501193857;+48 (0)660469080

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026