The Effect of Core Stabilization Exercises Applied With Virtual Reality-Based Telerehabilitation in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY · Jun 19, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how well core stabilization exercises—exercises that strengthen the muscles around your lower back and abdomen—work to treat chronic low back pain when done with the help of virtual reality (VR) technology from home, compared to doing the same exercises in person at a clinic. The study will include 80 adults aged 20 to 60 who have had ongoing low back pain for more than three months and do not have serious nerve problems or other health conditions that would affect their treatment. Participants must be able to take part in exercise sessions three times a week for eight weeks.

If you join the study, you will be randomly placed into one of two groups. One group will receive guidance and support through video calls and use a special VR-based app at home to help with their exercises. The other group will attend exercise sessions in person at the hospital, working with a doctor and other patients in small groups. Both groups will get educational materials about the exercises and will be followed closely before and after the treatment to see how well the exercises help with their pain and function. This study aims to find out if using virtual reality at home can be just as effective as traditional in-person therapy for managing chronic low back pain.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Between 20 and 60 years of age Non-specific low back pain lasting more than 3 months (VAS \> 2) No neurological deficits such as abnormal sensation, loss of muscle strength, or loss of reflexes in the lower extremity No indication for surgery Able to attend treatment 3 days a week for 8 weeks
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participating in a physical therapy or exercise program in the last 3 months Previous surgery, dislocation, or fracture in the lumbar region Rheumatic / autoimmune disease Serious cardiovascular disease, progressive neurological deficit, severe osteoporosis, or metabolic diseases Having a systemic disease that can cause back pain Pregnancy or lactation Uncontrolled hypertension Having problems perceiving verbal commands Not having internet access Not having equipment to make video calls at home Not having a device at home to use the application