Application of Virtual Reality in Post-Operative Recovery of a Pediatric Scoliosis Patient Population

Description

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.

Conditions

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

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.

Application of Virtual Reality in Post-Operative Recovery of a Pediatric Scoliosis Patient Population

Application of Virtual Reality in Post-Operative Recovery of a Pediatric Scoliosis Patient Population

Condition
Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Hartford

Connecticut Children's Medical Center, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, 06106

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * All pediatric patients (ages 13-18) at Connecticut Children's undergoing surgical correction for idiopathic scoliosis over a span of 12 months
  • * History of seizures
  • * Cognitive developmental delay precluding participation in VR
  • * Head or neck surgery that does not allow a head-mounted display to be worn safely
  • * Chronic pain requiring the daily use of opioids for more than 2 weeks prior to the procedure
  • * Non-English speakers
  • * Side effects during screening
  • * Patients with vagal nerve stimulators, cardiac pacemakers, and/or cochlear implants that may receive interference from the VR device

Ages Eligible for Study

13 Years to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Connecticut Children's Medical Center,

David Hersh, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Study Record Dates

2025-01-01