Virtual reality workouts could ease fibromyalgia pain
NCT ID NCT06948500
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 6-week virtual reality exercise program can help people with fibromyalgia manage their symptoms better than standard exercise. 80 adults with fibromyalgia will be randomly assigned to either the VR exercise group or a regular exercise group. The goal is to see if VR reduces the impact of fibromyalgia on daily activities, fatigue, sleep, and pain.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Started
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May 2025
- Expected to finish
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Feb 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to any of the classification criteria established by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), including those from 1990, 2010, 2011, or 2016; * Ability to communicate effectively with the research staff; * A self-reported pain intensity score of ≥3 on a 11-point Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NRS-11). Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of comorbidities and/or symptoms that constitute a contraindication for immersive virtual reality or exercise-based interventions; * Presence of medical conditions that may interfere with study outcomes, such as visual, auditory, perceptual, or sensory disorders; * Use of medications that could potentially affect study results; * Engagement in another therapeutic physical activity program during the intervention period, or any modifications to existing therapies (including medication or physical therapy) throughout the study.
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Locations
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Juan Fco. Lisón
RECRUITINGValencia, Valencia-valència, 46006, Spain
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