Virtual reality offers Drug-Free relief for back pain sufferers
NCT ID NCT04409353
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) at home can help people with long-term low back pain feel better and move more. Over 400 participants used one of three VR programs (skills-based, distraction, or sham) along with a Fitbit to track activity. The goal was to see if VR could reduce pain interference in daily life and cut down on pain medication use.
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Samuel Eberlein
Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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