Can VR meditation soothe your aching back?
NCT ID NCT07589790
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether using virtual reality for mindfulness therapy can help adults with long-term low back pain feel better and move easier. About 214 people aged 20-70 will either get 8 weeks of VR mindfulness sessions plus usual care, or just usual care. The goal is to see if VR therapy reduces pain and improves daily function.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 214 people
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- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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20 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients who meet the following criteria will be included: 1. Diagnosed with CNLBP according to standard criteria (3), with pain duration ≥3 months. 2. Aged 20-70 years (inclusive), regardless of sex. 3. Average self-reported back pain bothersomeness ≥4(scale, 0-10) in the past week. 4. Provided informed consent and family members will be informed of the study as support persons. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Coexisting pain conditions that may interfere with the assessment of CNLBP 2. Severe neurological or psychiatric disorders (e.g., unstable epilepsy, psychosis, dementia) 3. Severe psychiatric comorbidities (e.g., active suicidal ideation, severe depression requiring antidepressant medication) 4. History of substance abuse (including alcohol or drugs) in the past year 5. History of accidents or injuries related to back pain in the past year 6. Severe visual impairment, vertigo, or history of VR-induced motion sickness precluding safe VR use 7. Inability to communicate effectively to express subjective feelings.
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Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
RECRUITINGSuzhou, Jiangsu, 215006, China
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