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VR gaming eases long COVID pain and fatigue, study finds

NCT ID NCT04983394

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

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether motion-controlled video games in virtual reality could help people with long COVID feel better. 79 participants either played VR games or did standard exercises. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, mood, and quality of life to see if the VR approach was more effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance
motion-controlled video game-based virtual reality exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a fun, accessible way to manage lingering COVID-19 symptoms like pain and fatigue.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 79 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is not a cure and only targets symptom relief.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

79 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2021

Finished

Feb 2022

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: * diagnosed with COVID-19 by polymerase chain reaction from an oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal swab sample more than 90 days ago, and who had PCC symptoms for at least eight weeks Exclusion Criteria: * have been hospitalized due to COVID-19, * have developed pneumonia or organ failure findings. * have had an acute myocardial infarction in the last 2 years, * have cardiovascular system disease such as uncontrolled hypertension, arrhythmia, aneurysm, cardiac failure, * have undergone fracture or orthopedic surgery in the last 2 years, * have a known chronic respiratory system disease, * have widespread pain such as fibromyalgia syndrome

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Conditions

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COVID-19 post-COVID-19 disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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COVID19

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University

    Sivas, 58050, Turkey (Türkiye)

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