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Virtual reality physiotherapy shows promise for teens in pain

NCT ID NCT04636177

Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether adding virtual reality to standard physiotherapy could help teenagers with chronic musculoskeletal pain. 34 teens aged 10-17 took part in up to 8 sessions over 6-12 weeks. The goal was to see if VR was practical and enjoyable, and whether it could improve physical function and reduce fear of movement.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help teens with chronic pain move better and feel less afraid of movement.
What could go wrong
This was a very small feasibility study with only 34 participants and no control group. It was designed to test if the approach is practical, not whether it works. Larger trials are needed.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2022

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 10 to 17 years old * Musculoskeletal pain (e.g. localized \[back, limb\], diffuse) not due to acute trauma (e.g. active sprain or fracture) * English Language Proficiency Exclusion Criteria: * Significant cognitive impairment (e.g., brain injury) * Significant medical or psychiatric problem that would interfere (e.g. psychosis, suicidality) * Presents with a condition that interferes with virtual reality usage (e.g., history of seizure, facial injury precluding safe placement of headset, visual impairment, significant hearing impairment impact ability to follow audio instructions).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia Musculoskeletal Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Chronic pain Fibromyalgia Musculoskeletal pain Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • California Rehabilitation and Sports Therapy

    Palo Alto, California, 94306, United States

  • Pediatric Pain Management Clinic - Stanford Children's Health

    Menlo Park, California, 94025, United States

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