Can video games fix your shoulder pain?
NCT ID NCT04068454
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using virtual reality (VR) for shoulder exercises could help people with shoulder pain and movement problems better than standard physical therapy. Twelve people with shoulder issues took part in a 12-week program. The study was stopped early, so we don't have clear answers yet.
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 point toward a more engaging way to do shoulder rehab that might improve outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small, terminated trial with only 12 participants, so results are not reliable. Virtual reality may not be better than standard exercises.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Liege
Liège, Liège, 4000, Belgium
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