Can virtual reality ease Kids' pain after surgery?
NCT ID NCT04943874
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a biofeedback-based virtual reality (VR) program could help children and teens aged 12-18 manage pain after surgery. 93 participants used the VR tool before and after their operation. The goal was to see if the approach was feasible and acceptable, not yet to prove it works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
biofeedback-based virtual reality device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a non-drug option to help children manage pain after surgery.
What could go wrong
This was a small feasibility study (93 participants) with no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The technology may not reduce pain for everyone.
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Locations
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Nemours Children's Hospital
Wilmington, Delaware, 19803, United States