Virtual Reality for Post-Operative Recovery in Pediatric Scoliosis
Trial Summary
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.
Research Team
David Hersh, MD
Principal Investigator
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria
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
Exclusion Criteria
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Virtual Reality Intervention (Behavioural Intervention)
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Lead Sponsor
James E. Shmerling
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Chief Executive Officer since 2015
Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of Tennessee, Master of Science in Hospital and Health Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, MBA from Samford University, Doctorate of Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina
Dorothy A. Levine
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Chief Medical Officer since 2022
MD
University of Connecticut
Collaborator
Lisa Dunkle
University of Connecticut
Chief Medical Officer since 2018
MD from Johns Hopkins University
Erika Smith
University of Connecticut
Chief Executive Officer since 2020
MBA from the University of Connecticut