VR-PAT and FNIRS to Identify CNS Biomarkers of Pain

Launched by NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · Mar 4, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking to understand how we can better identify and measure pain in children who are experiencing acute pain from burns, especially during dressing changes. Researchers will use a technology called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), which is a non-invasive method that helps measure brain activity related to pain. Additionally, the study will explore how virtual reality (VR) can help relieve pain during these procedures.

To participate in this study, children aged 6 to 17 years who are being treated for a burn injury and need their dressings changed daily for three days may be eligible. It’s important that both the child and their family can communicate in English. Participants can expect to undergo some assessments to measure their pain and may also experience using virtual reality to help manage that pain during their treatment. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to help improve pain management for young patients dealing with burns.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Being treated for acute burn injury
• • 2. Age 6-17 years, inclusive
• • 3. Admitted to NCH burn unit for treatment
• • 4. Have a dressing that requires daily changes over 3 days
• • 5. Patient and family caregivers can communicate (read and write) using English
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Any wounds that may interfere with study procedures
• • 2. Vision, hearing, or cognitive/motor impairments preventing valid administration of study measures
• • 3. History of motion sickness, seizure disorder, dizziness, or migraine headaches precipitated by visual auras
• • 4. Minors in foster care, prisoners, or currently pregnant
• • 5. Suspected child abuse
• • 6. Unable to communicate in English