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

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

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.

Official Title

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

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-01-01
Study Completion:2025-06-01
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:COMPLETED

Study ID

NCT06101264

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.

Ages Eligible for Study:13 Years to 18 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD, ADULT
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * All pediatric patients (ages 13-18) at Connecticut Children's undergoing surgical correction for idiopathic scoliosis over a span of 12 months
  1. * History of seizures
  2. * Cognitive developmental delay precluding participation in VR
  3. * Head or neck surgery that does not allow a head-mounted display to be worn safely
  4. * Chronic pain requiring the daily use of opioids for more than 2 weeks prior to the procedure
  5. * Non-English speakers
  6. * Side effects during screening
  7. * Patients with vagal nerve stimulators, cardiac pacemakers, and/or cochlear implants that may receive interference from the VR device

Contacts and Locations

Principal Investigator

David Hersh, MD
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Connecticut Children's Medical Center

Study Locations (Sites)

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

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center

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

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-01-01
Study Completion Date2025-06-01

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-01-01
Study Completion Date2025-06-01

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis