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VR headset takes on back pain: new study shows promise

NCT ID NCT07305597

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) to pain education and core exercises could help people with chronic low back pain. 51 adults were split into two groups: one did standard pain education plus core exercises, the other used VR for pain education plus the same exercises. The goal was to see if VR could reduce pain, fear of movement, and disability better than standard care.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality-assisted pain neuroscience education plus core stabilization exercises
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, engaging way to help people with chronic back pain feel less pain and fear of movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 51 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be short-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

51 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2026

Finished

May 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: * Be between the ages of 18 and 65 * Have a diagnosis of nonspecific low back pain with a history of low back pain lasting at least 3 months * Have no specific pathologies that could cause low back pain (e.g., tumor, infection, fracture, inflammatory disease) * Be able to walk independently and have the capacity to exercise * Mini Mental State Examination score \>23 Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals who have undergone lumbar surgery within the last year, * Individuals with central or peripheral neurological disorders (e.g., multiple sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease), * Those with vestibular, visual, or balance disorders (those at risk of dizziness or nausea during virtual reality applications), * Those with serious cardiopulmonary or systemic diseases, * Those with psychiatric disorders or a diagnosis of severe depression, those who are pregnant * Individuals with a history of dizziness, epilepsy, or visual disturbances associated with virtual reality use

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Chronic non specific low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

    Center, Kirşehi̇r, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

    Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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