Virtual Reality After Pediatric Scoliosis Surgery

Study Purpose

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of virtual reality after scoliosis surgery in pediatric patients.

Recruitment Criteria

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

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No
Study Type

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Interventional
Eligible Ages 11 Years - 17 Years
Gender All
More Inclusion & Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • - Subjects age 11 - 17 years of age.
  • - Patients undergoing idiopathic scoliosis surgery on Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) spine protocol (which includes postoperative PCA)

    Exclusion Criteria:

    - Patient/caregiver refusal.
  • - Patients with developmental delay.
  • - Patients with seizure disorder.
  • - Non-English-speaking patients.
  • - Patients with daily opioid use >/= two weeks.
  • - Patients with uncorrected visual or hearing impairment.
- Patients admitted to pediatric intensive care unit on postoperative day #1

Trial Details

Trial ID:

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NCT04584970
Phase

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N/A
Lead Sponsor

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University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Principal Investigator

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Marley B Lawrence, MD
Principal Investigator Affiliation University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Agency Class

Category of organization(s) involved as sponsor (and collaborator) supporting the trial.

Other
Overall Status Recruiting
Countries United States
Conditions

The disease, disorder, syndrome, illness, or injury that is being studied.

Scoliosis Idiopathic, Pain, Postoperative
Additional Details

Purpose: To evaluate postoperative pain scores and postoperative opioid use in pediatric idiopathic scoliosis surgical patients using virtual reality (VR) as a method of immersive distraction compared with standard electronic use postoperatively. Participants: Patients age 11-17 undergoing idiopathic scoliosis surgery on Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) spine protocol at our institution. Procedures (methods): Participants will be randomized to intervention arm (VR) or control arm (iPad). Baseline pain and anxiety scores will be assessed. On postoperative day 1, each patient will receive a visit by the research assistant who will assess pain scores, PCA use, etc. The intervention group will be offered a VR device for up to 30 minutes. The control group will be offered an iPad for up to 30 minutes. This visit will be performed twice on postoperative day 1. Follow up survey will be conducted at 48-72 hours and 7-10 days postoperatively.

Arms & Interventions

Arms

Experimental: Virtual reality device

Participants will be offered a virtual reality (VR) device for up to 30 minutes for two separate sessions on postoperative day 1. The device will be pre-loaded with a variety of vetted and screened age-appropriate games.

Active Comparator: iPad device

Participants will be offered an iPad device for up to 30 minutes for two separate sessions on postoperative day 1. The device will be pre-loaded with a variety of vetted and screened age-appropriate games.

Interventions

Device: - Applied VR

The Applied VR device is a lightweight mobile virtual reality headset with embedded software, creating an immersive experience. The Applied VR is specifically designed for medical use.

Device: - Apple iPad

The Apple iPad is a tablet device controlled by touch screen with a variety of games and applications.

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Status

Recruiting

Address

University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599

Site Contact

Marley B Lawrence, MD

[email protected]

828-337-1012