Virtual reality and motor imagery for neck pain
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining virtual reality with mental practice of movements can help reduce long-term neck pain. If you have had non-specific neck pain for at least three months, this treatment may help retrain how your brain controls your neck muscles.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You have had neck pain for at least 3 months that is not caused by a specific injury or disease.
- The pain is in your neck and not linked to headaches, dizziness, or a past car accident.
- You have not had neck surgery before.
- You do not have conditions like arthritis, a neck fracture, or nerve problems in your arms or legs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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