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Can VR headsets ease chronic pain? new pilot study explores

NCT ID NCT06361706

Symptom relief Sponsor: Badalona Serveis Assistencials Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) to a standard educational program helps people with chronic pain and central sensitization. 128 participants completed eight weekly sessions that combined pain education, mindfulness, and VR activities. The study measured how usable and satisfying the VR system was, and tracked changes in well-being, anxiety, and pain management. The goal was to see if VR can make learning pain management techniques more engaging and effective.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Virtual reality (VR) enhanced psychoeducational program
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new, engaging tool to help people with chronic pain better understand and manage their condition, potentially improving well-being and daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed pilot study focused on feasibility and usability, not on proving effectiveness. The results may not apply to all chronic pain patients, and the benefits seen may not last long-term.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

128 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients experiencing chronic pain with elements of central sensitization, emotional discomfort related to pain, kinesiophobia, or inadequate response to prescribed treatments. * Patients aged 18 years or older assigned to the assigned to Badalona Serveis Assistnecials´ Primary Care. * Patients capable of providing consent to participate in the study, signing the informed consent form, and responding to the variable-related questions. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with acute pain (less than 3 months) * Diagnosis of systemic diseases or severe mental disorders, cognitive impairment, vertigo, epilepsy, or significant visual/auditory impairments that prevent the use of VR headsets. Withdrawal Criteria: \- Presence of VR-related side effects or patient's decision to withdraw.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Central sensitization Chronic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CAP Montgat- Dr Jardi

    Montgat, Barcelona, Spain

  • Primary Care Center Apenins-Montigalà

    Badalona, Barcelona, 08917, Spain

  • Primary Care Center Morera-Pomar

    Badalona, Barcelona, Spain

  • Primary Care Progrès-Raval

    Badalona, Barcelona, 08912, Spain

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