Using virtual reality and mental imagery to treat neck pain
Combined Effects of Virtual Reality and Motor Imagery With Routine Physical Therapy in Patients With Non-specific Neck Pain
NA · Riphah International University · NCT06397157
This study is testing if combining virtual reality and mental imagery with regular physical therapy can help people aged 18-50 with chronic neck pain feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 93 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Rawalpindi, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06397157 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the combined effects of Virtual Reality (VR) and Motor Imagery (MI) techniques alongside Routine Physical Therapy (RPT) in patients suffering from non-specific neck pain. Participants aged 18-50 with chronic neck pain will be randomly assigned to one of three groups, each receiving different combinations of VR, MI, and RPT over a six-week period. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of these innovative therapies in improving pain management and functional outcomes. Conducted at Railway General Hospital in Rawalpindi, the trial will include 93 participants selected through a non-probability convenience sampling method.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-50 with chronic non-specific neck pain lasting three months or more.
Not a fit: Patients with specific neck pain due to serious underlying conditions or previous cervical surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and functional mobility for patients with non-specific neck pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the combination of VR and MI is innovative, similar studies have shown promising results in pain management, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province
- Railway General Hospital ,Rawalpindi — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sabiha Arshad, M phil — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Iqbal Tariq, PhD
- Email: iqbal.tariq@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 03458236752
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cervical Pain, Kinesiophobia, Pain, Cervical pain, Motor Imagery, Virtual Reality