Virtual reality rehabilitation compared with conventional therapy 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 is a prospective, randomized controlled trial enrolling 80 adults aged 40–65 with chronic low back pain lasting at least three months. Participants are randomized to conventional physiotherapy alone or conventional physiotherapy with part of the exercises replaced by non‑immersive virtual reality training using the Tecnobody Homing Studio system. The four-week program focuses on movement quality, postural control, coordination, and functional mobility through interactive tasks with visual and auditory biofeedback using a 3D markerless camera. Outcomes will compare pain, function, and postural metrics between groups.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of chronic low back pain lasting at least 3 months
* Average pain intensity ≥4/10 during the previous week on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)
* Age between 40 and 65 years
* Ability to walk independently without assistive devices
* Functional disability related to low back pain defined as Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) ≥15%
* No contraindications to participation in a physiotherapy program or virtual reality training
* Ability to understand study procedures and follow instructions
* Written informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute low back pain or pain lasting less than 3 months
* Neurological, orthopedic, rheumatological, oncological diseases or active inflammatory conditions that may affect study outcomes
* Cognitive impairment limiting the ability to understand instructions or participate in rehabilitation
* Contraindications to virtual reality training such as severe dizziness, nausea, epilepsy, or severe visual or auditory impairment
* Contraindications to body composition analysis (e.g., implanted cardiac pacemaker or other electronic implants)
* Unstable medical condition or uncontrolled cardiovascular or respiratory disorders preventing participation in rehabilitation
* Participation in other rehabilitation programs during the study period
* Failure to complete the four-week rehabilitation program
* Lack of written informed consent

Where it's running

• Sensoreh Pastyrzak Centrum rehabilitacji niemowląt, dzieci i dorosłych
  Sanok, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Michal Pastyrzak — University of Rzeszow
• Study coordinator: Michal Pastyrzak
• Email: michalpastyrzak@gmail.com
• Phone: +48 664221066

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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.