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VR gaming eases frozen shoulder pain and improves sleep, new study hopes

NCT ID NCT07236229

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

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

Summary

This study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) exercise can reduce pain, improve shoulder function, sleep, and thinking in people with mild to moderate frozen shoulder (grade 1-2). About 36 adults aged 18-64 who are new to physiotherapy will use VR headsets to gamify their exercises. The goal is to see if VR makes rehab more engaging and effective than standard care alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 36 people

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Expected to start

Nov 2025

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Expected to finish

Feb 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis by a doctor * Classified as Grade 1-2 adhesive capsulitis * Receiving physiotherapy for adhesive capsulitis for the first time * Aged between 18 and 64 years * Suitable for using a VR headset Exclusion Criteria: * Previous history of physiotherapy * Presence of any mental disorder * Recent surgery or any shoulder condition (e.g., fractures around the shoulder region) that contraindicates shoulder mobilization * History of receiving injections

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Conditions

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bursitis cognitive disorder frozen shoulder Pain sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adhesive capsulitis Cognition Pain Sleep Virtual reality

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, 34519, Turkey (Türkiye)

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