Can a tote bag replace pills? new study tests comfort kit for teens after scoliosis surgery

NCT ID NCT07632833

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Columbia University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This pilot study will test whether a 'Comfort Tote' filled with items like aromatherapy oils, stress balls, acupressure guides, and a journal can help teens aged 10-21 feel less pain, anxiety, and stress after scoliosis surgery. Half the participants will get a tote with therapeutic items, the other half a non-therapeutic version. The study aims to see if these simple tools can improve recovery and satisfaction.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Comfort Tote (aromatherapy kit, stress balls, acupressure points, mindfulness exercises, journal)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to help teens manage pain and anxiety after scoliosis surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (50 people) that hasn't started yet. It's testing a tote bag of comfort items, not a new drug, so the effects may be small or hard to measure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis anxiety anxiety disorder Pain, Postoperative Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADOLESCENT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS ANXIETY POSTOPERATIVE NAUSEA AND VOMITING POSTOPERATIVE PAIN, ACUTE

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