Virtual walking could ease nerve pain in spinal cord injury patients
NCT ID NCT05005026
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether playing a virtual reality walking game at home can help reduce neuropathic pain in adults with chronic spinal cord injury. 250 participants with complete injuries will use a VR headset to see virtual legs walking from a first-person view. They will play twice daily for 10 days, and researchers will measure changes in pain intensity and quality.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- virtual reality walking game
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to reduce chronic nerve pain after spinal cord injury, improving daily life without medication side effects.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not be strong or lasting. The effect may vary by individual, and the VR setup might not be comfortable for everyone.
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Texas A&M University
RECRUITINGCollege Station, Texas, 77843, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
RECRUITINGBirmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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University of New South Wales
COMPLETEDSydney, New South Wales, Australia
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