Can virtual reality ease your neck pain? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT07193537
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two types of exercises—virtual reality games and standard motor control training—to see which better improves neck awareness and reduces pain in people with forward head posture. Researchers will enroll 93 adults aged 18-30 with mild to moderate neck pain. The goal is to find a more engaging and effective way to treat this common condition.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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93 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Finished
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Jun 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ninety three subjects from both sexes will participate in the study with CVA less than 50º. 2. Subject's age ranged from 18-30 years old, with Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 30Kg/m2. . 3. Subjects having neck pain more than 6 weeks . 4. Neck disability index (NDI) value less than 24 (mild to moderate disability scores on NDI) Exclusion Criteria: 1-Individuals with a recent history of neck or back surgery. 2- Individuals with recent history of trauma or fracture. 3- Individuals with congenital disorders 4- Individuals with any psychiatric diseases \-
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shimaa Nabil
Cairo, 11829, Egypt