Can virtual reality ease back pain? new study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT07577778
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training can help people with chronic low back pain feel less pain and move better. Fifty adults with long-term back pain were randomly assigned to receive either VR training or standard treatments like TENS and ultrasound. The goal was to see if VR could reduce pain intensity, improve daily function, and help the back sense its position more accurately.
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 training
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to ease chronic low back pain and improve daily function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and VR may not be better than standard treatments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cairo University
Giza, 12613, Egypt
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