Virtual reality games take on chronic back pain
NCT ID NCT06868329
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing virtual reality (VR) games that focus on posture correction could help people with chronic low back pain and an excessive inward curve of the lower spine. Fifty adults aged 18 to 44 with pain lasting at least three months took part. The VR group did posture exercises through video games, while the control group received standard heat therapy and exercises. Researchers measured changes in pain, spine flexibility, spinal curve angle, and daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- VR game-based postural correction exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could offer a more engaging way to correct posture and reduce pain in people with chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR training may not be more effective than standard exercises.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Hail
Ha'il, Ha'il Region, 3994, Saudi Arabia
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