AR Vs VR in Burns Dressing Changes

For children with burn injuries, changing their dressings can be one of the most traumatising experiences of their treatment journey. This process is not only distressing for the children but also for their parents and the healthcare professionals involved. Current methods to reduce this trauma include the use of play therapists, but such resources are often limited. There is good evidence that Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) can help by providing a distracting and immersive environment that eases pain and fear. However, no studies have yet compared these two modern technologies to see which is more effective

NCT Number	NCT06721780
Lead Sponsor	Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Conditions	Burns Multiple
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2025-02
Primary Completion	2026-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2024-12-06