N/A
Completed N=20
Application of Virtual Reality in Post-Operative Recovery of a Pediatric Scoliosis Patient Population
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06101264 ↗Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Sep 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Average Change in Subjective Pain Level Using a 10 Point Likert Scale — -0.72; 0.61 pain score
Summary
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Average Change in Subjective Pain Level Using a 10 Point Likert Scale |
-0.72; 0.61 | — |
| SECONDARY Total Amount of Administered Opioids During the Post-operative Period |
55.7; 49.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Average Number of Physical Therapy Sessions Prior to Receiving Clearance by Physical Therapy Staff |
3.2; 3.2 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- All pediatric patients (ages 13-18) at Connecticut Children's undergoing surgical correction for idiopathic scoliosis over a span of 12 months
Exclusion Criteria
- 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
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06101264). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.