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Virtual reality may reduce opioid use in teens after back surgery

NCT ID NCT06101264

Symptom relief Sponsor: Connecticut Children's Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) before physical therapy sessions could help teens aged 13-18 feel less pain and need fewer opioids after scoliosis surgery. Twenty participants were split into two groups: one received VR sessions before therapy, the other did not. Researchers measured pain levels and total opioid use during recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and reduce opioid use during recovery from scoliosis surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 20 participants. The effect may be small or not apply to all patients. VR may cause side effects like dizziness in some users.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Jun 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

13 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All pediatric patients (ages 13-18) at Connecticut Children's undergoing surgical correction for idiopathic scoliosis over a span of 12 months Exclusion Criteria: * History of seizures * Cognitive developmental delay precluding participation in VR * Head or neck surgery that does not allow a head-mounted display to be worn safely * Chronic pain requiring the daily use of opioids for more than 2 weeks prior to the procedure * Non-English speakers * Side effects during screening * Patients with vagal nerve stimulators, cardiac pacemakers, and/or cochlear implants that may receive interference from the VR device

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Conditions

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adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Connecticut Children's Medical Center

    Hartford, Connecticut, 06106, United States

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