Virtual reality for chronic back pain treatment
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using a virtual reality (VR) headset can help people with long-term lower back pain during a spine rehabilitation program. It will see if VR is a practical and helpful addition to the program.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had lower back pain for more than 3 months that is not caused by another medical condition.
- You are ready to take part in a spine rehabilitation program (called RFR) at a participating center.
- You can understand French well.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have severe vision or hearing problems, unstable epilepsy, or a history of dizziness or nausea from virtual reality headsets.
Quick eligibility check
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