Can virtual reality help people stick to pain treatment?
NCT ID NCT05925192
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 100 adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain to understand why some people struggle to stick with their treatment. Researchers will also ask about interest in using virtual reality for rehabilitation. The goal is to learn what barriers exist and how virtual reality might help overcome them.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help design better, more personalized pain treatments and show whether virtual reality might improve adherence to rehabilitation.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with only 100 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment, so no direct health benefits are expected.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Granada
Granada, Granada, Spain
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