Virtual Reality Rehabilitation in Neck Pain Subjects
Italy72 participantsStarted 2019-05-09
Plain-language summary
VR-NECKPAIN is a two-arm, monocentric, single-blind, randomized controlled trial in Neck Pain patients.
The entire treatment consist in 12 sessions, each during 45 minutes, twice a week for 6 consecutive weeks.
Subjects will be evaluated ad baseline (T0) and after six weeks of rehabilitation (T1). There will also be a 3 months Follow-Up assessment (T2).
The total duration of study participation for each subject will be approximately 19 weeks, including evaluation at T0, treatment and evaluation at T1 and T2.
Individuals in the experimental group (VRT) will undergo a virtual reality-based sensorimotor rehabilitation. Control group (CT) subjects will undergo the same rehabilitation of VR subjects, in terms of intensity, time and type, but with the virtual reality turned off.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult individuals (18-70 years old);
* Neck Pain (Chronic Neck Pain or Whiplash);
* Normal vision or corrected vision.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Informed Consent negation;
* System infection or metabolic/neurological/muscular degenerative disorder;
* Cervical spinal pathology, fracture or surgery;
* Radiculopathy;
* Vestibular impairments;
* Epilepsy;
* Pregnancy.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Change in Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Timeframe: Baseline (at recruitment/before intervention), Post-Intervention (after 6 weeks rehabilitation), Follow-Up (after 3 months from completion of intervention)