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Can a VR headset make acupuncture work better for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07816796

Symptom relief Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers in Taiwan are testing whether adding a virtual reality headset to traditional acupuncture eases chronic low back pain better than acupuncture alone. About 90 adults with ongoing low back pain wear a headset showing animated views of acupuncture points and meridian pathways while they receive real acupuncture. The team tracks pain scores, how far participants can reach toward the floor, disability levels, and heart rate variability to see if the combined approach helps more.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality headset used alongside traditional acupuncture
What this could lead to
If it helps, pairing virtual reality with acupuncture could offer a low-risk way to ease chronic low back pain and help people move more comfortably.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 90 people, and any added benefit from the headset may turn out to be modest or fade over time. Some people find VR headsets uncomfortable or cannot tolerate them.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 90 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jul 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects presenting with low back pain as their chief complaint. * Individuals aged 20 years or older. * Baseline pain score of at least 4 on a 0-10 rating scale (e.g., Numeric Rating Scale, NRS). * Participants who provide signed informed consent and demonstrate willingness to adhere to all study procedures. Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to sign the informed consent form. * Cognitive or language impairment that hinders effective communication. * Inability to tolerate virtual reality (VR) application (e.g., severe motion sickness or cybersickness). * Specific underlying causes or pathologies of back pain (e.g., malignancy, spinal fracture, or active infection). * Pregnancy. * Severe cardiopulmonary disease. * History of prior spinal or back surgery.

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Chronic low back pain (CLBP)

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