Using virtual reality in a program to help restore function for chronic low back pain

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial explores the feasibility of incorporating immersive virtual reality (VR) technology into a functional restoration program (FRP) for patients suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP). The study aims to evaluate how acceptable and usable the VR headset is for both healthcare providers and patients participating in group rehabilitation. It will assess the impact of VR on reducing fear of movement, improving motor skills, alleviating pain, and enhancing overall functional abilities. The trial will involve multiple centers and focus on the integration of this innovative technology into existing rehabilitation strategies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Caregiver Inclusion Criteria:

Caregivers involved in RFR programs at participating centers and likely to use the VR tool during the program.

Consent of the caregiver to participate in the study.

Patient Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged between 18 and 65 years.
* Diagnosed with chronic low back pain lasting more than three months, with secondary causes excluded.
* Candidates for integration into an RFR program at one of the participating centers.
* Affiliated with or beneficiaries of a social security scheme.
* Provide informed consent to participate in the study

Patient Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of any other condition incompatible with the RFR program.
* Recent surgery or trauma (within the last month).
* Contraindications for using the VR device, including unstable epilepsy, facial trauma within the last three months, hearing or visual impairments, or previous experiences of pain, dizziness, or nausea triggered by VR device use.
* Visual impairments preventing the use of the VR device.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Poor comprehension of the French language.
* Incarceration by judicial or administrative decision.
* Undergoing compulsory psychiatric treatment.
* Subject to legal protection measures.
* Incapable of providing informed consent.

Where it's running

• Les capucins
  Angers, France Recruiting
• CH Cholet
  Cholet, France Recruiting
• CH Laval
  Laval, France Recruiting
• CHU Rennes
  Rennes, France Recruiting
• Centre Hospitalier Bretagne Atlantique - Site de vannes
  Vannes, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Romain CHAMPAGNE, MD — Hospital, Laval
• Study coordinator: Romain CHAMPAGNE, MD
• Email: champagne.rom@gmail.com
• Phone: 2 43 66 55 68

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.