VR games could replace physio for knee pain – new study tests at home

NCT ID NCT06639867

First seen Jan 22, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether using a non-immersive virtual reality system at home can help reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis. Fifty adults aged 45 and older will either play VR physiotherapy games or follow standard care for 12 weeks. The main goal is to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for a larger future trial.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cardiff University School of Healthcare Sciences

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

  • University Hospital of Wales

    Cardiff, United Kingdom

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