Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
Using virtual reality as a form of distraction during a painful burn wound care procedure in addition to pain medication.
Detailed description
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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALActive Virtual Reality
The subject is actively engaged in using virtual reality during a painful burn wound care session.
BEHAVIORALPassive Virtual Reality
The subject is passively engaged in using virtual reality during a painful burn wound care session.
Sponsors
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
University of Texas
University of Washington
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Caregiver)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 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. | 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. | one time for the duration of one minute after the wound care |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed