Could virtual reality ease neck pain? new study tests the idea

NCT ID NCT07195981

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: October 6 University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain, improve balance, and restore neck movement in people with cervical radiculopathy — a condition where a pinched nerve in the neck causes pain and numbness down one arm. 42 adults aged 35-50 took part. Some did VR exercises plus physical therapy, while others did only physical therapy. The goal was to see if VR adds extra benefit for pain and balance.

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 device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free way to ease neck pain and improve balance for people with cervical radiculopathy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect of VR may be modest and needs confirmation in larger studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RADICULOPATHY

Contacts and locations

Locations

October 6 university

Giza, Giza Governorate, 0020, Egypt

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