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Can virtual reality make knee pain therapy more engaging?

NCT ID NCT06272825

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 12, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to a standard rehabilitation program can improve pain, balance, and quality of life in people with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Adults aged 40-85 with chronic knee pain will either receive conventional rehab alone or conventional rehab plus VR-based exercises, five days a week for three weeks. The study measures changes in pain, disability, balance, and overall well-being to see if the immersive VR approach boosts motivation and outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality exercise program added to conventional rehabilitation
What this could lead to
If effective, VR-based exercise could offer a more engaging way to improve pain, balance, and quality of life for people with knee osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. VR may not outperform standard rehab, and some people may find it uncomfortable or difficult to use.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2024

Finished

Nov 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 85 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of chronic (\>3 months) knee osteoarthritis between the ages of 40-85 * Kellgren and Lawrence Score ≥ 2 on knee radiograph * Visual Analogue scale result VAS 4-8 Exclusion Criteria: * Orthopedic surgery performed on the lower extremity * Cognitive dysfunction (Mini Mental Test Score \<23) * Having received any treatment for knee osteoarthritis in the last 6 months * Following any ongoing exercise program (tai chi, pilates, yoga, fitness) * History of ligament and ligament injury around the knee

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Knee osteoarthritis Pain Quality of life

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Faculty of Medicine

    Kırşehir, City Center, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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