Virtual reality for recovery after scoliosis surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (a headset that shows computer-generated worlds) can help reduce pain and anxiety and speed up recovery for teenagers after scoliosis surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 10 and 17 years old
- You are in the hospital for surgery to correct scoliosis (a curved spine)
- Your medical condition is stable enough for the study
- You can communicate in both French and English
- You do not have a history of seizures from flashing lights
- You are not prone to motion sickness
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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