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Application of Virtual Reality in Post-Operative Recovery of a Pediatric Scoliosis Patient Population
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Control and Virtual Reality for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Completed, enrolled 20 participants across 1 site.
Detailed 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.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Control patients following spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis that receive no virtual reality sessions.
Patients will undergo a 20 minute virtual reality session prior to each physical therapy session following spinal fusion for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Virtual reality sessions will continue until functionally cleared by physical therapy.