NCT05888038 Virtual Reality's Effect on Decreasing Pain and Subsequent Opioid Use in Pediatric Patients in the Post-Operative Period Following Scoliosis Repair
| NCT ID | NCT05888038 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Northwell Health |
| Condition | Scoliosis; Juvenile |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2022-09-03 |
| Primary Completion | 2024-09-30 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
The goal of this study is to determine whether introducing VR in the immediate post-operative period following scoliosis repair can reduce perceived pain and stress in pediatric patients and in turn ultimately decrease opioid use. Based on previous studies that have been performed in other fields of pediatrics showing a decrease in pain and stress with VR use, the investigators hypothesize that VR will significantly decrease patient's reported level of pain and stress immediately following the VR session, and that patients will require less opioids during their inpatient stay as a result.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * all pediatric patients post scoliosis repair * age 7-21 Exclusion Criteria: * age less than 7 years; * history of seizures, epilepsy, * history of motion sickness/balance problems, * susceptibility to migraines * currently pregnant