Innovative Rehabilitation: Integrating VR-Based Sensorimotor Training Into Comprehensive Neck Reh… (NCT06750718) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Innovative Rehabilitation: Integrating VR-Based Sensorimotor Training Into Comprehensive Neck Rehabilitation
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2025-07-01
Plain-language summary
The research aims to treat chronic non-specific neck pain using virtual reality (VR) technologies with sensory-motor training. Chronic neck pain is widespread and highly prevalent in Egyptian society due to many factors, such as sitting for long periods in front of a computer or smartphone, which leads to a decline in productivity at work and a constant feeling of fatigue. This problem is considered one of the widespread health problems that affect individuals of all ages and greatly affect their daily lives.
This project was chosen based on the growing awareness of the need to search for innovative solutions to this health problem that hinders productivity and affects the general comfort of individuals.
The reserch aims to integrate sensory-motor therapy with virtual reality, which helps patients improve movement and flexibility and reduce pain. It does this by simulating exciting interactive environments that engage their attention and help them relieve pain away from traditional treatment methods.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Fourty patients diagnosed with mechanical neck pain between 18- and 40 years old with mechanical neck pain.
. Patients with pain intensity scores (\>3) on the visual analog scale (VAS; 0-100mm) for an average of three weeks before the study.
. Neck Disability Index (NDI) scoring 20%-60% (\>6) (moderate to severe disability).
Exclusion criteria
. Any history of lower extremity or spine trauma or surgery, recognized and observable spinal deformity, neurological disorders, cervical fracture/dislocation, whiplash injuries, neurological/cardiovascular/respiratory disorders affecting patients' physical performance, or inability to provide informed consent.
. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), as confirmed by the Dix Hallpike test.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Cervical proprioception and neck reposition sense
Timeframe: Before Treatment and after 6 weeks of treatment
. Patients who had received physical therapy interventions for neck pain within three months preceding the study were also ineligible for participation and were excluded.