Smartphone app eases pain after scoliosis surgery in teens
NCT ID NCT04063670
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving teens extra education and coping skills through a smartphone app could help them manage pain and recover faster after scoliosis surgery. Forty adolescents aged 11 to 18 took part. The app provided videos on what to expect and how to cope, aiming to improve pain and function up to 6 weeks after surgery.
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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