Virtual reality for chronic low back pain: a mixed-methods feasibility study in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Low back pain; Chronic low back pain; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14434517
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Nottingham

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-05-11
• Study Completion: 2023-09-22
• Last Update Posted: 24 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

The inclusion criteria for patients are as follows:
1. Adults with CLBP for more than 12 consecutive weeks
2. Attending physiotherapy clinic for their CLBP
3. Be able to read, write, communicate in Arabic or English, and give consent

The inclusion criteria for HCPs are as follows:
1. Qualified physiotherapists with a minimum of 2 years of experience
2. Worked with patients with CLBP for the past 12 months
3. Be able to communicate in Arabic or English and give consent

Exclusion Criteria

The exclusion criteria for patients are as follows:
1. Evidence of severe pathological conditions, including neurological, cardiovascular, or musculoskeletal disorders, such as cauda equina, tumours, fractures, and spondyloarthropathies
2. Health conditions that prevent safe participation include but are not limited to seizures, vertigo, blindness, and disorders affecting balance
3. History of spinal or hip surgery
4. Pregnancy
5. Wearing medical devices containing magnets or components emitting radio waves, such as cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids, and defibrillators

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified