What is this study trying to find out about chronic low back pain?

This study is evaluating rehabilitation that uses virtual reality compared with conventional physiotherapy for chronic low back pain. Researchers want to see if adding virtual reality exercises improves movement, posture, pain, and psychological well-being. This trial is led by the University of Rzeszow to explore new rehabilitation options for this common condition.

Who may be eligible for this chronic low back pain clinical trial?

Adults aged 40 to 65 years with chronic low back pain lasting at least three months may qualify. Participants need an average pain level of 4 or higher on a 10-point scale and the ability to walk without assistive devices. People with major neurological or medical conditions are excluded. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this chronic low back pain clinical trial?

Study-related care, including the rehabilitation program and all trial visits, is provided at no cost. Personal travel and related expenses may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered. Participants can expect their treatment and assessments during the trial without additional charges.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 40Years - 65Years

All Genders

ID07463105

Comparing Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation and Conventional Physiotherapy for Patients Aged 40-65 with Chronic Low Back Pain

Led by University of Rzeszow · Updated on 2026-04-22

Participants Needed

Research Sites

4 weeks

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the effectiveness of rehabilitation using virtual reality compared with conventional physiotherapy in patients aged 40 to 65 years with chronic low back pain lasting at least three months. This prospective, randomized controlled trial includes 80 participants to reduce variability and assess the impact of virtual reality on physical and psychosocial outcomes in this population. The study focuses on improving movement quality, postural control, and functional mobility while addressing common psychosocial factors such as fear of movement, stress, anxiety, and depression. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups an experimental group receiving conventional rehabilitation combined with non-immersive virtual reality training using the Tecnobody Homing Studio system, and a control group receiving conventional rehabilitation alone. Both groups will complete a standardized four-week rehabilitation program supervised by a physiotherapist. The virtual reality exercises will replace some conventional exercises and provide interactive tasks with visual and auditory biofeedback using a 3D camera for real-time motion analysis. During the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, immediately after the four-week program, and at an eight-week follow-up. Evaluations will include tests of balance, posture, joint mobility, lower limb strength, pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, and psychosocial measures such as kinesiophobia, stress, anxiety, depression, functional disability, quality of life, and motivation for physical activity. Attendance and adherence will be monitored, and any adverse events related to the rehabilitation or virtual reality use will be recorded. The trial aims to provide evidence on virtual reality-assisted rehabilitations role in managing chronic low back pain.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation Versus Conventional Therapy in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Who Can Participate

Age: 40Years - 65Years

All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Diagnosis of chronic low back pain lasting at least 3 months
Average pain intensity of 4 or higher on the Numeric Rating Scale during the previous week
Age between 40 and 65 years
Ability to walk independently without assistive devices
Functional disability related to low back pain defined as Oswestry Disability Index of 15% or higher
No contraindications to participation in physiotherapy or virtual reality training
Ability to understand study procedures and follow instructions
Written informed consent to participate in the study

You will not qualify if you...

Acute low back pain or pain lasting less than 3 months
Neurological, orthopedic, rheumatological, oncological diseases or active inflammatory conditions affecting study outcomes
Cognitive impairment limiting ability to understand instructions or participate in rehabilitation
Contraindications to virtual reality training such as severe dizziness, nausea, epilepsy, or severe visual or auditory impairment
Contraindications to body composition analysis (e.g., implanted cardiac pacemaker or other electronic implants)
Unstable medical condition or uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory disorders preventing participation
Participation in other rehabilitation programs during the study period
Failure to complete the four-week rehabilitation program
Lack of written informed consent

Research Team

Michal Pastyrzak

Agnieszka Guzik

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