Virtual reality exercises for chronic low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with long-term low back pain. It looks at how the back muscles change, balance, and how satisfied people are with the treatment.
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Who can take part
- Aged 18 to 65 years.
- Chronic low back pain lasting at least 3 months.
- Able to read and write, with a normal score on a simple memory and thinking test (MoCA above 21).
- No epilepsy, dementia, migraines, or other neurological conditions that could make virtual reality unsafe.
- No surgery, physical therapy, or rehabilitation in the past 6 months.
- No pregnancy, cancer, acute infection, or unhealed fractures.
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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