Could VR games ease back pain and improve balance?
NCT ID NCT07309627
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) games to standard physical therapy helps people with lumbar disc herniation. 93 participants received either conventional therapy or conventional therapy plus VR for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in balance, pain, fear of movement, depression, and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality therapy combined with conventional physiotherapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a more engaging and effective rehabilitation approach for chronic back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no blinding or long-term follow-up, so results may not be widely applicable or lasting.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Üsküdar Üniversitesi
Umraniye, Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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