Combined Effects of Virtual Reality and Motor Imagery in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain

Launched by RIPHAH INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY · Apr 29, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying the combined effects of two innovative treatments—Virtual Reality (VR) and Motor Imagery (MI)—along with standard physical therapy for people suffering from non-specific neck pain. Non-specific neck pain means that the pain isn't linked to any specific injury or disease, and it's something many people experience, often affecting their daily activities and overall quality of life. The trial aims to see if using VR and MI together can help reduce pain and improve movement and function better than traditional physical therapy alone.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be between the ages of 18 and 50 and have been experiencing neck pain for at least three months. Those who have specific conditions like severe neck injuries, certain neurological issues, or previous neck surgeries are not eligible. Participants will be divided into three groups and will receive treatment three times a week for six weeks, with each session lasting about 40 minutes. Throughout the trial, their pain levels, fear of movement, and daily functioning will be measured to see how well the treatments are working. This study is being conducted at Railway General Hospital in Rawalpindi, and they are currently looking for volunteers to take part.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age of the patients should be 18-50 years
• • Both females and males are included
• • Patient should have a consistent pain for 3 months or more.
• • Patient having non-specific neck pain.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Specific neck pain caused by metastasis, neoplasia, infectious or inflammatory disorders, bone fractures or traumatic precedents with neck injuries (2)
• • Positive neurological signs or evidence of spinal compression (abnormal diffuse sensitivity, hyperreflexia, or diffuse weakness)
• • Cervical osteoarthritis
• • Spondylarthritis
• • Neck pain associated with vertigo (vestibular involvement)
• • Neck pain associated with whiplash injuries
• • Previous cervical surgeries (2)
• • Headaches before the onset of neck pain and without cervical origin
• • Inability to provide informed consent