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Virtual Reality for Post-Operative Pain in Scoliosis

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Research Sponsored by Northwell Health
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
all pediatric patients post scoliosis repair
age 7-21
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 2 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will assess if virtual reality can reduce post-op pain & stress in kids, reducing the need for opioids.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for pediatric patients aged 7-21 who have undergone scoliosis repair surgery. It aims to see if using Virtual Reality (VR) right after the operation can help reduce their pain and stress, potentially leading to less need for opioid painkillers.
What is being tested?
The study tests whether VR experiences can lower pain and stress levels in children recovering from scoliosis surgery. The idea is that by using VR, these young patients might not need as many opioids, which are strong pain medicines.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves non-pharmacological treatment with Virtual Reality, there are no direct side effects like you'd expect with medication. However, some may experience discomfort or dizziness associated with VR use.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am a child who has had surgery to correct scoliosis.
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I am between 7 and 21 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~2 years
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 years for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Pain Assessment
Stress Assessment

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Intervention - use of VRExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
virtual reality
2023
N/A
~1230

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Northwell HealthLead Sponsor
474 Previous Clinical Trials
469,110 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Intervention - use of VR Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05888038 — N/A
Scoliosis Research Study Groups: Intervention - use of VR
Scoliosis Clinical Trial 2023: Intervention - use of VR Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05888038 — N/A
Intervention - use of VR 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05888038 — N/A
~16 spots leftby Nov 2025