Burn WoundsNCT06992895
The Effect of Hologram Application on Pain, Anxiety, and Fear Levels in Children During Burn Dressing
A study testing The visual presentation utilizes a three-dimensional holographic fan device. in people with Burn Wounds and Burn, run by Ataturk University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The process of dressing burn injuries has been shown to cause both physical and psychological difficulties. In children, this process is particularly associated with intense pain and anxiety. Consequently, in addition to pharmacological interventions, non-pharmacological methods such as distraction are employed. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 3 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Burn Wounds, Burn
- What is being tested?
- The visual presentation utilizes a three-dimensional holographic fan device.
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2025to 20 Jun 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 3 to 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- The subject has indicated their willingness to participate in the study. Physical and mental health.
- The age range of the subjects included in this study was from 3 to 12 years of age.
- The subject had never previously engaged in the practice of dressing a burn.
- The presence of only second degree burns
- Burn percentage is under 10%
Who cannot join
- The subject is unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or assent (if applicable).
- The subject has a history of significant physical or mental health disorders that may interfere with participation in the study.
- The subject is younger than 3 years old or older than 12 years old.
- The subject has previously engaged in the practice of burn dressing or similar procedures.
- The presence of burns other than second-degree burns (e.g., first-degree or third-degree burns).
- The percentage of burn area is greater than 10%.
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Erzurum Provincial Health Directorate Erzurum City Hospital
Erzurum, Yakutiye, 25040
- Not yet recruiting
Erzurum Provincial Health Directorate Erzurum City Hospital
Erzurum, Yakutiye, 25100
About this study
Official title: Effect of Hologram Application on Pain, Anxiety and Fear Levels During Burn Dressing in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The process of dressing burn injuries has been shown to cause both physical and psychological difficulties. In children, this process is particularly associated with intense pain and anxiety. Consequently, in addition to pharmacological interventions, non-pharmacological methods such as distraction are employed. In recent years, the utilization of holograms as a method of alleviating pain has emerged as a novel approach. The employment of these visual illusions has been demonstrated to effectively distract children, thereby providing a means of reducing discomfort. The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the effects of hologram application on pain, anxiety, fear, and vital signs during burn dressing in children.
Read the detailed description
Burns are defined as traumas caused by damage to the skin and subcutaneous tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. The severity of these injuries can range from superficial dermal damage to deep tissue loss. Burns inflict physical harm and can also cause significant psychological distress, including anxiety and fear, particularly in children. The administration of dressing procedures during the post-burn treatment process is a particularly challenging aspect for pediatric patients, often accompanied by significant anxiety and discomfort. Consequently, interventions that target both physical and psychological relaxation are necessary during the treatment process.
Among the technologies developed for the purpose of distraction in recent years, hologram fans are particularly noteworthy. The creation of three-dimensional visualizations by hologram fans utilizes LED lights strategically positioned on high-speed rotating propeller blades, resulting in the presentation of realistic images to the viewer, seemingly suspended in the air. This visual illusion has the potential to mitigate the discomfort and anxiety associated with medical procedures, particularly by capturing the attention of children. Research has demonstrated that the presence of hologram enthusiasts during pediatric medical procedures, such as blood draws, has been shown to reduce levels of fear and stress in children. However, the efficacy of these materials in applications requiring extended use and high levels of discomfort, such as burn dressings, remains to be adequately examined through scientific research.
This randomized controlled experimental study will examine the effect of a hologram fan application on pain, anxiety, and fear levels in pediatric burn patients receiving dressing changes. The study will be conducted with children between the ages of 3 and 12 who are receiving burn treatment in the hospital and require dressings. Those who meet the sampling criteria will be randomly assigned to the experimental or control group. The experimental group will receive a hologram fan display during dressing, while the control group will not receive any distracting method. Children in both groups will have their pain, anxiety, and fear levels measured before, during, and after dressing. Additionally, their basic vital signs, such as pulse and respiration, will be recorded during each dressing application.
- Conditions
- Burn Wounds, Burn
- Being tested
- The visual presentation utilizes a three-dimensional holographic fan device.
- Keywords
- Holography, Burns, Pain, Anxiety, Fear
- Medical subject headings
- Burns, Pain, Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
The visual presentation utilizes a three-dimensional holographic fan device.Device
This study is among the first to examine the effect of holographic fan technology on pain, anxiety, and fear in children during burn dressing. In comparison with other distraction methods, holographic fans represent a novel technological intervention designed to mitigate pain and anxiety by engaging children's attention through the use of visual illusions. Furthermore, extant studies on the effectiveness of this technology during prolonged and distressing procedures, such as burn dressing, have been found to lack sufficient data.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Hologram fan group | Experimental | The technology of hologram fans will be employed in the 3D hologram fan group during the process of burn dressing. This technology utilizes LED lights to create three-dimensional visuals, thereby allowing children to draw their attention to different directions during dressing. Concurrently, scales designed to assess pain, anxiety, and fear will be completed during and immediately following the dressing process. The collection of data will be continued until the calculated number of participants is reached, as determined by the power analysis. Receives: Device: The visual presentation utilizes a three-dimensional holographic fan device. |
| Control group | No intervention | The control group will be subjected to a state of distraction-free environment during the process of burn dressing. The group will undergo standard treatment procedures and will be treated exclusively with conventional methods. Concurrently, scales designed to assess pain, anxiety, and fear will be completed during and immediately following the dressing process. The collection of data will be continued until the calculated number of participants is reached, as determined by the power analysis. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale:
Measures the pain levels of children by describing their facial expressions. There are six different facial expressions, the lowest score is 0 and the highest score is 5.
Measured: up to 1 hours
Secondary outcomes (1)
Children's Fear Scale (CFS):
The level of fear is measured based on the change in facial muscle movements in children at the time of fear. The lowest score is 0 and the highest score is 4.
Measured: up to 1 hours
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 May 2025
- Study start15 Oct 2025
- Primary completion15 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Jun 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Burn WoundsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ataturk UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Muhammet MÜEZZİNOĞLU, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06992895
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AU-HF-MM-01
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 25 Apr 2025
- Last updated
- 13 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Hologram Application on Pain, Anxiety and Fear Levels During Burn Dressing in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06992895
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AU-HF-MM-01
- Conditions
- Burn Wounds, Burn
- Keywords
- Holography, Burns, Pain, Anxiety, Fear
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 May 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The process of dressing burn injuries has been shown to cause both physical and psychological difficulties. In children, this process is particularly associated with intense pain and anxiety. Consequently, in addition to pharmacological interventions, non-pharmacological methods such as distraction are employed. In recent years, the utilization of holograms as a method of alleviating pain has emerged as a novel approach. The employment of these visual illusions has been demonstrated to effectively distract children, thereby providing a means of reducing discomfort. The objective of this thesis is to evaluate the effects of hologram application on pain, anxiety, fear, and vital signs during burn dressing in children.
Detailed description
Burns are defined as traumas caused by damage to the skin and subcutaneous tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. The severity of these injuries can range from superficial dermal damage to deep tissue loss. Burns inflict physical harm and can also cause significant psychological distress, including anxiety and fear, particularly in children. The administration of dressing procedures during the post-burn treatment process is a particularly challenging aspect for pediatric patients, often accompanied by significant anxiety and discomfort. Consequently, interventions that target both physical and psychological relaxation are necessary during the treatment process.
Among the technologies developed for the purpose of distraction in recent years, hologram fans are particularly noteworthy. The creation of three-dimensional visualizations by hologram fans utilizes LED lights strategically positioned on high-speed rotating propeller blades, resulting in the presentation of realistic images to the viewer, seemingly suspended in the air. This visual illusion has the potential to mitigate the discomfort and anxiety associated with medical procedures, particularly by capturing the attention of children. Research has demonstrated that the presence of hologram enthusiasts during pediatric medical procedures, such as blood draws, has been shown to reduce levels of fear and stress in children. However, the efficacy of these materials in applications requiring extended use and high levels of discomfort, such as burn dressings, remains to be adequately examined through scientific research.
This randomized controlled experimental study will examine the effect of a hologram fan application on pain, anxiety, and fear levels in pediatric burn patients receiving dressing changes. The study will be conducted with children between the ages of 3 and 12 who are receiving burn treatment in the hospital and require dressings. Those who meet the sampling criteria will be randomly assigned to the experimental or control group. The experimental group will receive a hologram fan display during dressing, while the control group will not receive any distracting method. Children in both groups will have their pain, anxiety, and fear levels measured before, during, and after dressing. Additionally, their basic vital signs, such as pulse and respiration, will be recorded during each dressing application.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study was designed as a randomized controlled trial.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Hologram fan group | Experimental | Device: The visual presentation utilizes a three-dimensional holographic fan device.The technology of hologram fans will be employed in the 3D hologram fan group during the process of burn dressing. This technology utilizes LED lights to create three-dimensional visuals, thereby allowing children to draw their attention to different directions during dressing. Concurrently, scales designed to assess pain, anxiety, and fear will be completed during and immediately following the dressing process. The collection of data will be continued until the calculated number of participants is reached, as determined by the power analysis. |
| Control group | No intervention | –The control group will be subjected to a state of distraction-free environment during the process of burn dressing. The group will undergo standard treatment procedures and will be treated exclusively with conventional methods. Concurrently, scales designed to assess pain, anxiety, and fear will be completed during and immediately following the dressing process. The collection of data will be continued until the calculated number of participants is reached, as determined by the power analysis. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 3 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- The subject has indicated their willingness to participate in the study. Physical and mental health.
- The age range of the subjects included in this study was from 3 to 12 years of age.
- The subject had never previously engaged in the practice of dressing a burn.
- The presence of only second degree burns
- Burn percentage is under 10%
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- The subject is unwilling or unable to provide informed consent or assent (if applicable).
- The subject has a history of significant physical or mental health disorders that may interfere with participation in the study.
- The subject is younger than 3 years old or older than 12 years old.
- The subject has previously engaged in the practice of burn dressing or similar procedures.
- The presence of burns other than second-degree burns (e.g., first-degree or third-degree burns).
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| The visual presentation utilizes a three-dimensional holographic fan device.This study is among the first to examine the effect of holographic fan technology on pain, anxiety, and fear in children during burn dressing. In comparison with other distraction methods, holographic fans represent a novel technological intervention designed to mitigate pain and anxiety by engaging children's attention through the use of visual illusions. Furthermore, extant studies on the effectiveness of this technology during prolonged and distressing procedures, such as burn dressing, have been found to lack sufficient data. | Device | Hologram fan group |
Primary outcome
The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale:
Time frame: up to 1 hours
Measures the pain levels of children by describing their facial expressions. There are six different facial expressions, the lowest score is 0 and the highest score is 5.
1 secondary outcome
Children's Fear Scale (CFS):
Time frame: up to 1 hours
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing The visual presentation utilizes a three-dimensional holographic fan device. in people with Burn Wounds and Burn, run by Ataturk University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Zeynep KARAMAN ÖZLÜ, PhD (+905434628682, zynp_krmnzl@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The Wong-Baker Faces Pain Rating Scale: (time frame: up to 1 hours). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Apr 2026.