VR games could be the new therapy for frozen shoulder
NCT ID NCT05961033
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study tested whether doing exercises through virtual reality (VR) games can help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain, move their shoulder better, and improve their quality of life. A total of 36 adults aged 18 to 65 with frozen shoulder took part. Researchers measured pain, shoulder movement, and daily function before and after the VR-based exercises.
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Locations
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Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Sakarya University Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Research Center
Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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 during physical therapy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. VR may not be suitable for those who cannot cooperate with the technology.
Conditions
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