Using Virtual Reality Applications for Younger Patients With Chronic Pain

Part of paid clinical trials in Allison Park, Pennsylvania.

Sponsor
Elizabeth Pickle
Study ID
NCT07630350
Status
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Conditions

  • Chronic Pain Management

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
7 Years - 21 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Virtual reality gaming — DEVICE
    Participants will wear a VR headset and play games of their choosing developed by Invincikids to target mobility in the head, neck and upper extremity
  • Physical therapy exercises — OTHER
    Physical therapy exercises directed by a licensed physical therapist to improve painful area mobility and function. Participants will be classified into high, moderate, and low pain irritability groups, which will determine their exercises

Study Details

In this study, patients who are 7-21 years of age and have chronic pain affecting their head, neck, and/or upper limb will participate in 6 once-weekly sessions. During each of these hour-long sessions, participants will engage in physical therapy exercises, use virtual reality games focused on moving the head, neck and arm, and complete questionnaires about their pain.

Key Dates

Start date
Jun 30, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Dec 31, 2026
Completion
Mar 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
20 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Physical Therapy and VR

Primary Outcome Measure

Pain Intensity Based on Numeric Rating Scale [ Time Frame: Weekly assessment from enrollment to the end of treatment at 6 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIP
Children's Hospital of PittsburghAllison ParkPennsylvania15101-4146

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