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VR headset could ease chronic back pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT07492784

Symptom relief Sponsor: Hacettepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a 4-week virtual reality-based back school program in 39 adults with chronic low back pain. Participants either used a VR headset for education or received standard verbal instruction, both followed by exercises. The goal was to see if VR could improve pain, disability, and fear of movement.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality-based back school program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more engaging way to manage chronic back pain and reduce fear of movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 39 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR approach may not be better than standard education.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

39 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2024

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Presence of chronic low back pain for at least three months * A resting pain intensity of 3 to 7 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) * The cognitive ability to follow physiotherapy instructions * Any physical therapy program within the previous 6 months Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological deficits * Vestibular pathologies * Major trauma * Active infections * Tumors, * Inflammatory diseases * They declined to participate.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity Pain

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Chronic back and leg pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yozgat Bozok University

    Yozgat, Sarıkaya, 66650, Turkey (Türkiye)

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