Innovative Rehabilitation: Integrating VR-Based Sensorimotor Training Into Comprehensive Neck Rehabilitation

Launched by MTI UNIVERSITY · Dec 24, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring a new way to help people with chronic neck pain using virtual reality (VR) technology. The goal is to combine VR with special exercises that improve movement and flexibility while reducing pain. Many people suffer from neck pain due to long hours spent sitting at computers or using smartphones, which affects their daily lives and productivity. By using VR, this study aims to create engaging and interactive environments that make rehabilitation more enjoyable and effective compared to traditional methods.

To participate in this study, individuals must be between 18 and 40 years old and have been diagnosed with mechanical neck pain that has caused moderate to severe disability. They should also have a certain level of pain, measured by a simple scale. However, some people will not be eligible, such as those with specific past injuries or conditions that could affect their ability to participate. If eligible, participants can expect to engage in VR-based training sessions designed to relieve their neck pain and improve their quality of life.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Fifty patients diagnosed with mechanical neck pain between 18- and 40 years old with mechanical neck pain.
• • 2. Patients with pain intensity scores (\>3) on the visual analog scale (VAS; 0-100mm) for an average of three weeks before the study.
• • 3. Neck Disability Index (NDI) scoring 20%-60% (\>6) (moderate to severe disability).
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. 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.
• • 2. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), as confirmed by the Dix Hallpike test.
• • 3. Pregnancy.
• • 4. Patients who had received physical therapy interventions for neck pain within three months preceding the study were also ineligible for participation and were excluded.