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Using Virtual Reality Applications for Younger Patients With Chronic Pain
Sponsor: Elizabeth Pickle
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
Conditions
Interventions
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
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