Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Effectiveness of Virtual Reality-Assisted Physical Therapy in the Acute Phase After Lumbar Disc Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Hacettepe University
Conditions:
Lumbar Disc Herniation
Lumbar Disc Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality-assisted physical therapy in the acute postoperative period after lumbar disc surgery. The main questions it aims t...
Detailed Description
Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders and a major cause of low back pain worldwide. It occurs when the intervertebral disc extends beyond its anatomical boun...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18-65 years.
- Undergoing lumbar discectomy surgery (L4-L5 or L5-S1 levels).
- Able to start postoperative physical therapy on day 1 after surgery.
- Willing and able to provide informed consent.
- Sufficient cognitive and physical ability to participate in physical therapy and virtual reality sessions.
Exclusion
- History of previous lumbar spine surgery.
- Severe neurological deficits (e.g., cauda equina syndrome, progressive motor weakness).
- Diagnosed epilepsy, severe psychiatric illness, or other conditions contraindicate VR use.
- Significant visual or vestibular impairments preventing safe VR participation.
- Uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic instability).
- Pregnancy.
- Inability to understand study instructions or complete outcome assessments.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 17 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 16 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07204197
Start Date
July 17 2025
End Date
September 16 2027
Last Update
October 2 2025
Active Locations (2)
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1
Hacettepe University Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06000
2
Hacettepe University Hospital Neurosurgery Department
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06000