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NCT03491657 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Virtual Reality Analgesia for Pediatric Burn Survivors
A NA study of Pain, Acute, sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 62
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03491657: Completed NA study of Pain, Acute, sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
NCT03491657 is a NA study of Pain, Acute that has completed, run by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. The registered enrollment target is 62 participants, below the 100-participant average among 31 other Pain, Acute trials with a reported enrollment target (38% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03491657, a NA study of Pain, Acute, has completed, sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 62 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Many children with large severe burns report severe pain during burn wound cleaning. The current study explores whether adjunctive immersive Virtual Reality distraction may help reduce the intensity of pain experienced by children during burn wound cleaning by taking the patient's mind off their pain.
Primary Outcome
worst pain during wound care. This single question measures the sensory component of pain during wound care. Patients will rate their "worst pain" during burn wound care. on a zero to ten scale, where zero is "no pain at all " and 10 is "excruciating pain". Lower scores represent better outcome. No subscales.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL virtual reality distraction (Yes VR)
- BEHAVIORAL music distraction (No VR)
Study Locations (1)
Texas
- Shriners Hospital for Children; Shriners Burns Hospital - Galveston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 62 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-03-13 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-01-03 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03491657 record still lists
NCT03491657 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 62 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 100-participant average among 31 other Pain, Acute trials with a reported enrollment target (38% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Pain, Acute appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which virtual reality distraction (Yes VR) is the first listed.
NCT03491657 reports a single indexed study location in Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03491657 about?
NCT03491657 is a clinical study titled "Virtual Reality Analgesia for Pediatric Burn Survivors". Many children with large severe burns report severe pain during burn wound cleaning. The current study explores whether adjunctive immersive Virtual Reality distraction may help reduce the intensity of pain experienced by children during burn wound cleaning by taking the patient's mind off their pai...
What is the current status of trial NCT03491657?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 62 participants. The study started on 2014-03-13. Estimated completion is 2017-01-03.
What conditions does trial NCT03491657 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pain, Acute.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03491657?
The interventions under investigation include: virtual reality distraction (Yes VR) (BEHAVIORAL), music distraction (No VR) (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03491657?
This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, which has 203 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03491657 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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