Virtual reality and acupuncture for low back pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests combining virtual reality (VR) with traditional acupuncture to see if the pair helps ease low back pain more than usual care. If you join, you might get a new, non-drug way to manage your pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 20 years or older.
- Low back pain is your main problem.
- Your usual pain is at least a 4 out of 10.
- You can tolerate virtual reality (VR) goggles without severe dizziness or motion sickness.
- You have not had back surgery and your pain is not from cancer, a fracture, or an infection.
- You are not pregnant and do not have severe heart or lung disease.
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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