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VR games could be the new therapy for frozen shoulder

NCT ID NCT05961033

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether playing virtual reality games can help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move their shoulder better, and improve their quality of life. Thirty-six adults with the condition used VR exercises as part of their treatment. Researchers measured pain, shoulder motion, and daily function to see if VR offers a helpful distraction and rehabilitation tool.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality based exercises (playing VR games)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help people with frozen shoulder move more easily and feel less pain without extra medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. VR may not work for all patients, and some may find it uncomfortable or hard to use.

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Study facts

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2023

Finished

Dec 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Diagnosed as having Adhesive Capsulitis and being treated in the rehabilitation center

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-65 * Clinical diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to cooperate VR * Surgery on the upper extremity or trunk * Neurological disease

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

frozen shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pain Quality of life Range of motion Virtual reality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Hospital

    Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Sakarya University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research Center

    Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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