Could virtual reality ease pain after back surgery?
NCT ID NCT07204197
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after lumbar disc surgery. About 46 adults who had surgery on their lower back will either get standard therapy or standard therapy plus a 20-minute VR session. Researchers will measure pain, mobility, and stress levels to see if VR makes a difference.
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Locations
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Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Hacettepe University Hospital Neurosurgery Department
Ankara, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality-assisted physical therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain and speed up recovery after back surgery without extra drugs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR component is short and may not provide lasting benefits.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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