CompletedNot Applicable

Virtual Reality-Based Posture Correction Program on Low Back Pain

Egypt50 participantsStarted 2025-09-01

Plain-language summary

To evaluate the effect of a virtual reality-based posture correction program on reducing low back pain intensity and improving dynamic balance in sedentary desk workers.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Months – 60 Months

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria * Age between 25-60 years * Desk workers (≥ 5 hours daily seated work) * Chronic nonspecific low back pain lasting \> 3 months * Pain intensity between 2-6 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) * No morbid obesity * No physical therapy within the last 3 months * Ability to understand and follow instructions * No visual or hearing impairments affecting VR use * Signed informed consent form Exclusion Criteria * History of spinal surgery or spinal trauma * Neurological, neuromuscular, or vestibular disorders * Diabetes mellitus (Type I or II) * Cardiovascular or respiratory disorders * Thyroid dysfunction * Pregnancy * Medications affecting balance or alertness * Current smokers * Uncorrected visual impairments * Psychiatric disorders * History of frequent vertigo or cybersickness * Flat foot or foot deformities affecting balance * Polyneuropathy * Any condition affecting balance control * Participation in other exercise or rehabilitation programs * Inability or unwillingness to adhere to the study protocol

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

pain intensity

Timeframe: baseline and 4 weeks

functional disability

Timeframe: baseline and 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07626762

SponsorKafrelsheikh University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-15

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Who can participate

Age range

25 Months – 60 Months

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.