Virtual reality for shoulder rehabilitation
Virtual Reality for Shoulder Rehabilitation: New Approaches and Applications in Orthopedics
This project will test whether a virtual reality program is usable and engaging for adults (18–75) with shoulder musculoskeletal disorders during rehabilitation exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Roma, Italy and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06797492 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study will enroll 50 adults with shoulder musculoskeletal disorders at a single center in Rome. Participants will receive a shoulder physical examination, perform guided rehabilitation exercises using an Oculus-based virtual environment, and complete structured questionnaires about usability, sense of presence, and co-presence. Investigators will collect objective movement tracking data from the VR system alongside patient-reported measures to characterize user experience and feasibility. The protocol focuses on measuring how patients perceive and interact with the VR system rather than on long-term clinical outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–75 with shoulder musculoskeletal disorders who can follow instructions, tolerate VR devices, and provide informed consent are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with insufficient cognitive or language function or physical impediments that prevent safe use of VR devices are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the VR approach could make shoulder rehabilitation more engaging, improve adherence to home exercises, and provide objective movement tracking to support therapy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous VR-based rehabilitation studies have shown promise for improving engagement and some functional outcomes, but results vary and usability and co-presence specifically remain under-studied.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with shoulder musculoskeletal disorders * Patients aged 18-75 years * Patients who have signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with insufficient cognitive and language functions to follow instructions provided by clinicians and/or experimenters involved in the project * Patients who do exhibit impediments that could hinder the use of VR devices
Where this trial is running
Roma, Italy and 1 other locations
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico — Roma, Italy, Italy (Recruiting)
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico — Rome, Italy, Italy (Not_yet_recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Umile Giuseppe Longo, MD, MSc, PhD
- Email: g.longo@policlinicocampus.it
- Phone: : +39 06225418816
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.