Virtual reality physiotherapy shows promise for teens in pain
NCT ID NCT04636177
First seen Nov 15, 2025
Summary
This study tested whether adding virtual reality to standard physiotherapy could help teenagers with chronic musculoskeletal pain. 34 teens aged 10-17 took part in up to 8 sessions over 6-12 weeks. The goal was to see if VR was practical and enjoyable, and whether it could improve physical function and reduce fear of movement.
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Locations
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California Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy
Palo Alto, California, 94306, United States
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Pediatric Pain Management Clinic - Stanford Children's Health
Menlo Park, California, 94025, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help teens with chronic pain move better and feel less afraid of movement.
What could go wrong
This was a very small feasibility study with only 34 participants and no control group. It was designed to test if the approach is practical, not whether it works. Larger trials are needed.
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