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Could virtual reality ease neck pain? new study tests the idea

NCT ID NCT07195981

Symptom relief Sponsor: October 6 University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether immersive virtual reality (VR) can help reduce pain, improve balance, and restore neck movement in people with cervical radiculopathy — a condition where a pinched nerve in the neck causes pain and numbness down one arm. 42 adults aged 35-50 took part. Some did VR exercises plus physical therapy, while others did only physical therapy. The goal was to see if VR adds extra benefit for pain and balance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, drug-free way to ease neck pain and improve balance for people with cervical radiculopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 42 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect of VR may be modest and needs confirmation in larger studies.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Fourty two participants with unilateral cervical radiculopathy. * Participants are complaining of neck pain radiating unilaterally down to one arm. * Their ages range from 35-50 years. * They are referred by a neurologist with a diagnosis of unilateral cervical radiculopathy. Exclusion Criteria: * 1\) Cervical myelopathy. 2) Patients with previous cervical surgery. 3) Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or ankylosing spondylitis 4) Any other musculoskeletal disorders of the spine or upper extremity.

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Conditions

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radiculopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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Radiculopathy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • October 6 university

    Giza, Giza Governorate, 0020, Egypt

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