Can VR games help back pain? new study tests virtual reality for disc problems
NCT ID NCT07309627
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looked at whether adding virtual reality (VR) games to standard physical therapy helps people with lumbar disc herniation. 93 participants received either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus VR exercises for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in balance, pain, fear of movement, depression, and quality of life.
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Üsküdar Üniversitesi
Umraniye, Istanbul, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to improve balance and reduce pain and fear of movement for people with herniated discs.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 93 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added benefit of VR over standard therapy alone may be modest.
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