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Can virtual reality glasses ease neck nerve pain?

NCT ID NCT07817992

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

Researchers at Cairo University are testing whether virtual reality training can improve neck movement, joint position sense, and hand grip strength in people with cervical radiculopathy, a condition where a pinched nerve in the neck causes pain and weakness. Forty adults aged 35 to 50 with chronic unilateral neck pain will be randomly assigned to either a virtual reality group or a control group. Both groups receive standard physical therapy, including electrotherapy, manual therapy, and strengthening exercises, while the virtual reality group also uses Shinecon 3D glasses for postural and strengthening activities three times a week for six weeks. The study measures changes in neck range of motion, proprioceptive accuracy, and grip strength before and after treatment.

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Active substance
virtual reality training using Shinecon 3D glasses
What this could lead to
If it works, virtual reality training could become an engaging add-on to standard physical therapy for people with neck nerve pain, possibly improving mobility and hand strength.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study of 40 people, so results may not apply broadly. Virtual reality training can cause dizziness or discomfort, and any benefits may fade without continued exercise.

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Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Ages

35 to 50 years

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Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients with unilateral cervical radiculopathy Patients aged 35 to 50 years. Both sexes The patient has experienced chronic neck pain for over six months. Neck pain intensity of 3 to 8 score by Visual Analog Scale. Positive findings in at least 3 out of 4 clinical assessments: Spurling's test, distraction test, upper limb tension test, and ipsilateral cervical rotation \< 60 degrees. Body mass index less than 30 kg/m². Exclusion Criteria: * Disorders of the temporomandibular joint. * Primary issues related to the shoulder or upper limb. * Neurological deficits, cognitive impairments (MOCA\< 25), or a history of cervical spine surgery. * Neck discomfort accompanied by dizziness or referred pain in both upper limbs. * Clinical instability, recent trauma, or vertebrobasilar insufficiency. * Structural irregularities of the spine (e.g., osteoporosis, ankylosing spondylitis, or rheumatoid arthritis). Pregnant females

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Conditions

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radiculopathy

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Cervical radiculopathy

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