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App-based therapy shows promise in preventing chronic pain after teen spinal surgery

NCT ID NCT04637802

Symptom relief Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a mobile app called SurgeryPal that teaches teens coping skills before and after major spine surgery. 433 teens aged 12-18 were randomly assigned to use the app or receive standard education. The goal was to see if the app could reduce pain and prevent pain from becoming chronic. Results are being analyzed to see if this simple, at-home approach can improve recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered via a mobile app (SurgeryPal)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give teens a simple, drug-free way to recover from major surgery with less pain and a lower risk of long-term chronic pain.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but the intervention is behavioral and effects may vary. It may not work for everyone, and long-term benefits beyond 6 months are not yet known.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

433 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2020

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

12 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Teen * 12 to 18 years old at the time of enrollment * Undergoing scheduled spinal fusion surgery (eligible indications: juvenile/adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, congenital scoliosis, spondylolisthesis or kyphosis) Parent/Caregiver * Parent or legal guardian of child who meets study criteria Exclusion Criteria: Teen * Does not speak or understand English * Has severe learning disability, cognitive impairment or intellectual delay (i.e. unable to read at 5th grade level) * Does not have access to a smart device (smartphone, iPad or tablet; Teens can borrow an iPad from the study team if one is available) * Recent psychiatric admission (in the past 30 days) * Severe systemic disease (neuromuscular scoliosis, cancer) * On a regular treatment regimen for a severe chronic medical condition * Prior major surgery (open surgery such as heart, lung, brain, abdominal surgery, or prior spine surgery) * Diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain condition (e.g. complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, widespread musculoskeletal pain) Parent/Caregiver * Does not speak or understand English * Does not have access to a smart device (smartphone, iPad or tablet)

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Conditions

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Acute Pain adolescent idiopathic scoliosis Chronic Pain idiopathic scoliosis juvenile idiopathic scoliosis Kyphosis scoliosis spondylocostal dysostosis 5 spondylolisthesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Juvenile; scoliosis Kyphosis Scoliosis idiopathic Scoliosis; adolescence Scoliosis;congenital Spondylolisthesis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Seattle Children's Hospital

    Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States

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