Virtual reality cognitive behavioral therapy before spinal deformity surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality with cognitive behavioral therapy before surgery can help reduce pain and improve recovery in people with spinal deformity. It aims to see if this pre-surgery training program helps patients feel better prepared and have better outcomes after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have a spinal curve or deformity diagnosis (like scoliosis or kyphosis) and are scheduled for spinal fusion surgery involving more than 4 vertebrae.
- You have had moderate to severe chronic back pain for some time.
- You can commit to an 8-week pre-surgery program that includes virtual reality sessions and cognitive behavioral therapy.
- You can speak and understand English well enough to participate in therapy and follow study instructions.
- You do not have conditions that would prevent safe use of virtual reality, such as severe vision problems, claustrophobia, or active infections or cancer in the spine.
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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