Virtual reality balance test could help diagnose spine disease in veterans

NCT ID NCT03810781

First seen Dec 23, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested a simple, portable virtual reality system to measure balance in veterans with cervical spondylotic myelopathy, a spine condition that affects walking and stability. Eight participants completed balance tasks under different visual and surface conditions. The goal was to see if this low-cost tool could help diagnose the condition and track recovery after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY

    Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States

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