Pilot study to assess the feasibility and patient numbers required prior to a randomised controlled trial of the effect of visual distraction for painful procedures in the burns unit

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN69643568

Enrollment

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2003-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2016-10-17

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Conditions

Pain Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Burn and corrosion, body region unspecified

Interventions

Short visual analogue scale patient rated scores for pain and anxiety, an appropriate questionnaire and short concluding taped interview after intervention. Quantitative methods will be used.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Minimum 10 consenting adults suitable to trial criteria and protocols.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Improved pain control and toleration of regular dressing change and debridement of burns with reduced anxiety and awareness.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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