Status:
COMPLETED
Application of Virtual Reality in Post-Operative Recovery of a Pediatric Scoliosis Patient Population
Lead Sponsor:
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Connecticut
Conditions:
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 pat...
Detailed Description
All pediatric patients (ages 13-18) at Connecticut Children's Medical Center undergoing corrective scoliosis surgery for idiopathic scoliosis are eligible and will be approached for consent and inclus...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All pediatric patients (ages 13-18) at Connecticut Children's undergoing surgical correction for idiopathic scoliosis over a span of 12 months
Exclusion
- History of seizures
- Cognitive developmental delay precluding participation in VR
- Head or neck surgery that does not allow a head-mounted display to be worn safely
- Chronic pain requiring the daily use of opioids for more than 2 weeks prior to the procedure
- Non-English speakers
- Side effects during screening
- Patients with vagal nerve stimulators, cardiac pacemakers, and/or cochlear implants that may receive interference from the VR device
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06101264
Start Date
January 1 2024
End Date
June 1 2025
Last Update
September 22 2025
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Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Hartford, Connecticut, United States, 06106