Virtual reality jungle adventure may help teens recover from spine surgery

NCT ID NCT07737886

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: St. Justine's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether playing a collaborative virtual reality game during the first walk after scoliosis surgery can reduce pain and anxiety in teens aged 10 to 17. Half of the participants will use a VR headset to explore a magical jungle with a physiotherapist, while the other half receives standard care alone. The study aims to see if VR is practical and acceptable, and whether it helps with recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: a virtual reality game played with a headset and a physiotherapist via a connected tablet
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety for teens recovering from scoliosis surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 24 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. VR may cause motion sickness or discomfort in some users.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adolescent idiopathic scoliosis anxiety disorder Pain scoliosis

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SCOLIOSIS PATIENTS

Contacts and locations

Locations

St. Justine's Hospital

Montreal, Quebec, H1T 3C5, Canada

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