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Virtual reality or core workouts: which eases back pain better?

NCT ID NCT07602816

Symptom relief Sponsor: Emad Eldin Mohamed Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two treatments for chronic low back pain: virtual reality exercises and core stability exercises. Sixty-six adults with pain lasting over 12 weeks will participate. Researchers will measure changes in disability, pain intensity, balance, and fear of movement to see which approach works better.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

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Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Sixty-six patients with non-specific low back pain diagnosed by physician will be selected for the study from the outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, October 6 university. 2. Patients of both sex with age range from 20-45 years. 3. Pain lasting for more than 12 weeks. 4. Pain intensity score 2/10 or more on Visual Analog Scale (VAS). 5. BMI ranged between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Visual or cognitive impairments affecting VR participation. 2. Pregnancy. 3. specific LBP (Radiculopathy, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, or recent spinal surgery.) 4. neurological disorders, 5. psychiatric disorders, 6. physiotherapy during the last 6 months. Exclusion Criteria: \-

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Conditions

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Back Pain

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Non specific low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rania Reda

    Giza, Giza Governorate, 6892, Egypt

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