Virtual reality headset exercises for neck pain
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing neck exercises using a virtual reality (VR) headset is feasible and helpful for people with neck pain that started after an injury. It aims to see if this new way of exercising is acceptable and can improve neck function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had neck pain for more than 3 months.
- Your neck pain started or got much worse after an injury or accident to the head or neck.
- Your neck pain is at least a 3 on a 0–10 scale (or it limits your daily activities).
- You have at least one problem with neck movement, such as trouble sensing your head position, slowed movement, or reduced flexibility.
- You do not have certain conditions like nerve problems in the neck, previous neck surgery, broken neck, epilepsy, or severe dizziness with virtual reality headsets.
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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