60 Participants Needed

Virtual Reality for Post-Operative Recovery in Pediatric Scoliosis

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PM
Overseen ByPrabhath Mannam
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of virtual reality on subjective post-operative pain, total inpatient narcotic administration, and mobilization with physical therapy in pediatric patients who have undergone surgical correction for idiopathic scoliosis.

Who Is on the Research Team?

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David Hersh, MD

Principal Investigator

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for pediatric patients aged 13-18 at Connecticut Children's who are undergoing surgery for idiopathic scoliosis. It excludes those with recent head or neck surgery, chronic opioid use, non-English speakers, seizure history, cognitive delays that affect VR use, and those with certain electronic medical devices.

Inclusion Criteria

I am a teen (13-18) at Connecticut Children's getting surgery for scoliosis.

Exclusion Criteria

I have been using opioids daily for chronic pain for more than 2 weeks.
I have a history of seizures.
Non-English speakers
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Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

1-2 weeks

Post-operative Treatment

Participants receive a virtual reality intervention and physical therapy sessions post-surgery

Up to 60 days
Daily in-person sessions

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • Virtual Reality Intervention
Trial Overview The study is testing the impact of virtual reality on pain perception, narcotic medication needs, and physical therapy progress in children after scoliosis surgery. The goal is to see if VR can improve post-operative recovery experiences.
How Is the Trial Designed?
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Virtual Reality InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive a post-operative virtual reality intervention following corrective surgery for idiopathic scoliosis.

Find a Clinic Near You

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
76
Recruited
30,000+

University of Connecticut

Collaborator

Trials
194
Recruited
162,000+
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