Video games as medicine: VR boosts recovery in scoliosis patients
NCT ID NCT06753383
First seen Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether playing virtual reality games can help teenagers recover after surgery for scoliosis (a curved spine). 28 teens who had spinal fusion surgery took part. One group did VR exercises for 6 weeks, while the other did standard physical therapy. The goal was to see if VR could improve movement, breathing, and quality of life better than usual care.
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Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology
Istanbul, Fatih, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)
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