Virtual reality exercise for chronic shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with long-term shoulder pain. It aims to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for patients who are not having surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You have shoulder pain (with or without stiffness or instability) that has lasted more than 3 months
- Your shoulder pain is due to a muscle, bone, or joint problem (not from a nerve injury or stroke)
- You have been referred for non-surgical treatment (like physical therapy)
- You can understand written and spoken English, or have a family member or friend who can translate
- You are not currently on a waiting list for shoulder surgery or injections
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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