Virtual Reality Neck-based Sensorimotor Training Versus Sensorimotor Training in Mechanical Non-specific Neck Pain

MTI University4 个研究点分布在 1 个国家目标入组 40 人开始时间: 2025年7月1日最近更新: 2026年5月19日

适应症

干预措施

试验速览

阶段: 不适用
状态: 已完成
发起方: MTI University
入组人数: 40
试验地点: 4
主要终点: Measurement of pain intensity (VAS)

研究概览研究设计入排标准研究组 & 干预措施结局指标研究者研究点记录与标识符相似试验

研究概览

简要总结

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.

详细描述

Virtual reality, a novel form of technology, is gaining attention in the medical field for its potential to aid inpatient rehabilitation. This experience will immerse the patient in an interactive and engaging journey. Virtual reality feedback can assist patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain by offering them various sensory and motor tasks to enhance their postural control.

Moreover, virtual reality offers a distracting experience that aids in reducing patients' pain and emotional distress. Using a specialized device on their head (Head-mounted device) (HMD) or screen, patients can participate in computer-based exercises as part of virtual reality physical therapy.

Combining virtual reality with comprehensive sensorimotor training can be beneficial in treating chronic neck pain.

研究设计

研究类型: Interventional
分配方式: Randomized
干预模型: Parallel
主要目的: Treatment
盲法: Single (Outcomes Assessor)

盲法说明

A blinded researcher will assess the patients during the trial, blinding will not be feasible for participants or therapists due to the layout of the VR therapy.

入排标准

年龄范围: 18 Years 至 40 Years（Adult）
性别: All
接受健康志愿者: 否

入选标准

•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).

排除标准

•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.
•Patients who had received physical therapy interventions for neck pain within three months preceding the study were also ineligible for participation and were excluded.

研究组 & 干预措施

Virtual Reality

Experimental

The virtual reality group will engage in targeted cervical sensorimotor training through VR Oculus Quest 3 Pro (OQ3 Pro)

干预措施: Virtual Reality (VR) (Device)

laser-guided Sensorimotor Training

Active Comparator

An exercise program consisting of Cervical JPSM, Cervical movement sense

干预措施: laser-guided Sensorimotor Training (Other)