Virtual reality offers new hope for seniors living in fear of movement
NCT ID NCT07607899
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a program that combines a pain education class with immersive virtual reality sessions to help older adults with chronic pain overcome their fear of movement. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the education alone or the education plus up to eight VR sessions over a month. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and can reduce fear, improve confidence, and encourage safe physical activity.
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