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Virtual Reality for Post-Operative Recovery in Pediatric Scoliosis

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
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Overseen byDavid Hersh, MD
Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center
No Placebo Group

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

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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

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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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Virtual Reality Intervention (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe 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.
Participant Groups
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.

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Lead Sponsor

Trials
76
Recruited
30,000+

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

Trials
194
Recruited
162,000+
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Lisa Dunkle

University of Connecticut

Chief Medical Officer since 2018

MD from Johns Hopkins University

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Erika Smith

University of Connecticut

Chief Executive Officer since 2020

MBA from the University of Connecticut