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Can VR workouts ease new Moms' back pain?

NCT ID NCT05921747

Symptom relief Sponsor: Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether doing exercises in virtual reality can reduce lumbopelvic pain in women after childbirth. Thirty-four postpartum women will be randomly assigned to either a standard exercise program or a VR-based exercise program using a Meta Quest 2 headset. The main goal is to see if VR makes exercise more effective or enjoyable for pain relief.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality exercise program using Meta Quest 2 headset
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way for new mothers to ease back and pelvic pain after childbirth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The VR approach may not be more effective than traditional exercise.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 34 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2023

Expected to finish

Apr 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Postpartum women with acute and chronic lumbopelvic pain. * Primary parous \& multiparous women. Exclusion Criteria: * Postpartum women with nausea, dizziness and blurred vision, high risk pregnancies. * Structural disorder of spinal alignment (Scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis) * Traumatic/ Inflammatory / Infectious Conditions * Diagnosed stress / depression * History of spinal, pelvic, or femur surgery or previous fracture, neoplasm * Any Previous history of backache

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Post partum lumbopelvic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shalamar School of Allied Health Sciences

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54840, Pakistan