VR games could be the new therapy for frozen shoulder

NCT ID NCT05961033

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kocaeli University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether playing virtual reality games can help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move their shoulder better, and improve their quality of life. Thirty-six adults with the condition used VR exercises as part of their treatment. Researchers measured pain, shoulder motion, and daily function to see if VR offers a helpful distraction and rehabilitation tool.

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 based exercises (playing VR games)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help people with frozen shoulder move more easily and feel less pain without extra medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. VR may not work for all patients, and some may find it uncomfortable or hard to use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

frozen shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PAIN QUALITY OF LIFE RANGE OF MOTION VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sakarya University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research Center

Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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