Virtual reality offers new hope for chronic back pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT07033195
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two types of virtual reality therapy to see if they can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with chronic low back pain. Two hundred adults aged 18 to 85 with back pain lasting at least 6 months will use VR headsets for 8 weeks. Researchers will track changes in pain intensity, interference with daily life, and disability over 32 weeks.
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University of Colorado Boulder
RECRUITINGBoulder, Colorado, 80309, United States
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