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Could virtual reality ease pain after back surgery?

NCT ID NCT07204197

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after lumbar disc surgery. About 46 adults who had surgery on their lower back will either get standard therapy or standard therapy plus a 20-minute VR session. Researchers will measure pain, mobility, and stress levels to see if VR makes a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
virtual reality-assisted physical therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain and speed up recovery after back surgery without extra drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR component is short and may not provide lasting benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Intervertebral Disc Displacement lumbar disk disease lumbar disk herniation, susceptibility to Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION LUMBAR DISC SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

    Ankara, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Hacettepe University Hospital Neurosurgery Department

    Ankara, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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