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NCT07630350
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Using Virtual Reality Applications for Younger Patients With Chronic Pain

Sponsor: Elizabeth Pickle

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

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.

Official title: Use of Virtual Reality in Outpatient Management of Pediatric Chronic Pain of Head, Neck and Upper Extremity

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

7 Years - 21 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

20

Start Date

2026-06

Completion Date

2027-03

Last Updated

2026-06-05

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DEVICE

Virtual reality gaming

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

OTHER

Physical therapy exercises

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

Locations (1)

Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Allison Park, Pennsylvania, United States