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Virtual Reality for Pain After Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery

This study is looking at whether using virtual reality (VR) can help children and teenagers (ages 7-21) who have just had scoliosis repair surgery. Researchers want to see if VR can lower their pain and stress, and as a result, reduce the amount of opioid pain medication they need. The study will measure pain and stress levels, and track opioid use. The goal is to enroll at least 50 patients. This study is currently unclear on its recruitment status.

Study design
This is an interventional study planning to enroll at least 50 participants. It will evaluate the effects of virtual reality on pain and stress.
What's involved
You would participate in a virtual reality session at specific times after surgery. Your pain and stress levels would be measured before and after the VR sessions.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your pain and stress will be assessed for up to 2 years after the intervention.

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NCT05888038

Virtual Reality's Effect on Decreasing Pain and Subsequent Opioid Use in Pediatric Patients in the Post-Operative Period Following Scoliosis Repair

Recruiting
NAAges 7–21InterventionalSupportive care
Northwell Health
~50 participants
Updated 2024-09-19 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:virtual reality

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Pain Assessment
Measured over 2 years
+1 more outcome measured

Conditions

Scoliosis; Juvenile
Scoliosis; Adolescence
Scoliosis

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Where you'd take part

This study runs at 1 site. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.

  • SIUH Northwell Health

    Staten Island, New Yorkstudy coordinator listed

    Recruiting

Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.

Who to contact

Eleny Romanos-Sirakis
[email protected]
718-226-6435
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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

all pediatric patients post scoliosis repair
age 7-21

Exclusion

age less than 7 years;
history of seizures, epilepsy,
history of motion sickness/balance problems,
susceptibility to migraines
currently pregnant

What this trial measures

  • Pain Assessment2 years

    Use of virtual reality device exercise to reduce perception of pain. Participant will complete Numerical Pain Rating Scale.

  • Stress Assessment2 years

    Participant will complete and the State Trait Anxiety Inventory to assess stress