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Virtual Reality for Post-Operative Recovery in Pediatric Scoliosis

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Recruiting

Led By David Hersh, MD

Research Sponsored by Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

All pediatric patients (ages 13-18) at Connecticut Children's undergoing surgical correction for idiopathic scoliosis over a span of 12 months

Be younger than 65 years old

Must not have

Chronic pain requiring the daily use of opioids for more than 2 weeks prior to the procedure

History of seizures

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 3 times daily postoperatively until hospital discharge (up to 60 days postoperatively)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial looks at how virtual reality affects kids' post-op pain, drug use, and physical therapy after scoliosis surgery.

Who is the study for?

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.

What is being tested?

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.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include discomfort from wearing a head-mounted display or specific reactions to virtual reality such as dizziness or nausea. However, these will be monitored during screening.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have been using opioids daily for chronic pain for more than 2 weeks.

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I have a history of seizures.

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I cannot safely wear head-mounted devices due to my head or neck surgery.

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I experienced side effects during the screening process.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 3 times daily postoperatively until hospital discharge (up to 60 days postoperatively)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~3 times daily postoperatively until hospital discharge (up to 60 days postoperatively)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 times daily postoperatively until hospital discharge (up to 60 days postoperatively) for reporting.