Can virtual reality ease back pain? new study says maybe.

NCT ID NCT07577778

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen May 12, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) training could help people with long-term low back pain feel better and move more easily. Fifty adults with chronic non-specific low back pain took part. They received either VR training plus standard care or standard care alone. Researchers measured pain, disability, and how accurately they could sense their lower back position.

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Locations

Cairo University

Giza, 12613, Egypt

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Virtual reality training

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free way to ease chronic low back pain and improve daily function.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed trial with only 50 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and VR might not be better than standard treatments.

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NON-SPECIFIC CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN