Virtual reality shows promise for fibromyalgia pain relief
NCT ID NCT07528599
First seen Apr 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests whether combining virtual reality with motor imagery exercises can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia. Twenty-eight adults with fibromyalgia will be randomly assigned to either conventional exercise alone or conventional exercise plus virtual reality-based motor imagery. The researchers will measure pain, sleep, fatigue, mood, and overall well-being over six weeks.
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Inonu University
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
virtual reality-based motor imagery
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new, non-drug way to ease pain and improve daily life for people with fibromyalgia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 28 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefit over standard exercise alone is uncertain.
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