VR and brain training tested as Opioid-Free pain relief
NCT ID NCT04551092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a system that combines virtual reality (VR) with brain training (neurofeedback) to help people manage chronic back pain without using opioid drugs. Eleven adults with severe back pain took part in up to 20 sessions. Researchers measured how well patients tolerated the device and whether their pain changed over time.
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Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute
San Diego, California, 92037, United States