This study is looking at how virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain in children and teenagers (ages 6-17) who are being treated for burn injuries. Researchers will use a special brain imaging technique called functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to measure brain activity during painful burn dressing changes and while patients use Virtual Reality Pain Alleviation Therapy (VR-PAT). The goal is to find specific brain signals (biomarkers) that show how much pain someone is feeling and how well VR-PAT is working to relieve that pain. This information could help improve pain management for burn patients in the future. The study is currently recruiting a small number of participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study planning to enroll 4 participants. It is not specified if it is randomized or blinded.

What's involved

You would participate during your burn dressing changes, which happen daily for at least 3 days. Brain activity will be measured continuously for up to 60 minutes during these changes, for up to 5 days.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Brain activity will be assessed continuously throughout burn dressing changes for up to 5 days.

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