Potential of Virtual Reality in Primary Chronic Low Back Pain
Aveiro University
12 participants
May 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a single-case experimental design study enrolling individuals with chronic low back pain who will be receiving pain science education and virtual reality over 3 weeks.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Individuals with primary chronic low back pain aged ≥18 years, who present a moderate pain intensity (≥4 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale) and a mild level of fear of movement.
Exclusion Criteria10
- have a diagnosis of spondylolisthesis or lumbar spinal stenosis;
- are experiencing an exacerbation of low back pain symptoms at the time of screening;
- present with constant and widespread nonspecific pain;
- are in an active phase of rheumatoid arthritis;
- have a progressive neurological disease;
- are currently pregnant or within 6 months postpartum;
- have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder;
- have a malignant disease;
- have serious cardiac conditions;
- have contraindications to physical exercise in general;
Interested in this trial?
Get notified about updates and connect with the research team.
Interventions
The intervention period will take place between the 5th and the 29th day of the study (i.e., 3 weeks), noting that each participant will have a specific day to start the intervention. Three sessions will be conducted per week, with a total of 6 to 10 sessions per participant. The first 6 sessions will last 45 minutes, and the remaining 4 sessions will last 30 minutes. The sessions will combine Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) and Virtual Reality (VR) using the Meta Quest 3S.
Locations(1)
View Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov
For the most up-to-date information, visit the official listing.
NCT07742111