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Could virtual reality ease chronic neck pain?

NCT ID NCT06235515

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether adding virtual reality therapy to standard physical therapy (hot packs, TENS, and exercises) can improve outcomes for adults with chronic neck pain lasting at least 12 weeks. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either conventional treatment alone or conventional treatment plus virtual reality sessions. The researchers will measure changes in pain levels, neck disability, range of motion, fear of movement, sleep quality, and anxiety and depression scores.

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Active substance
virtual reality therapy added to conventional physical therapy (hot pack, TENS, and exercise)
What this could lead to
If effective, adding virtual reality to standard care could offer a new, engaging way to reduce pain and improve neck function for people with chronic neck pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 62 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Virtual reality may cause dizziness or discomfort in some people.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

62 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18-65 who signed the informed consent form * Those with existing neck pain * Those whose neck pain continues for at least 12 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Previous cervical surgery * Having received FTR from the cervical region in the last 6 months * Having had a spinal fracture * History of malignancy * Those with pacemakers * Those with rheumatological, vestibular and neurological diseases * Pregnant women

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Conditions

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Neck Pain

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Neck pain Rehabilitation Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

    Kırşehir, Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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