Virtual reality workouts show promise for chronic back pain relief
NCT ID NCT07388134
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether combining virtual reality with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) can help people with chronic low back pain. 52 adults took part. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce pain, fear of movement, and improve motivation. The study compared VR-based HIIT with pain education alone.
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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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52 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Finished
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May 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 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults 18-65 years * Chronic low back pain * Pain intensity ≥ 3 points with the numeric pain rating scale * Ability to walk ≥ 15 minutes * Wish to participate in the study and sign the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Patients with severe comorbidities that interfere with the ability to perform the study * People who are currently participating in another study
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Granada
Granada, 18016, Spain
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