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Innovative Rehabilitation: Integrating VR-Based Sensorimotor Training Into Comprehensive Neck Rehabilitation

NCT ID: NCT06750718

Last Updated: 2024-12-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-12-01

Study Completion Date

2025-07-31

Brief Summary

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The research aims to treat chronic non-specific neck pain using virtual reality (VR) technologies with sensory-motor training. Chronic neck pain is widespread and highly prevalent in Egyptian society due to many factors, such as sitting for long periods in front of a computer or smartphone, which leads to a decline in productivity at work and a constant feeling of fatigue. This problem is considered one of the widespread health problems that affect individuals of all ages and greatly affect their daily lives.

This project was chosen based on the growing awareness of the need to search for innovative solutions to this health problem that hinders productivity and affects the general comfort of individuals.

The reserch aims to integrate sensory-motor therapy with virtual reality, which helps patients improve movement and flexibility and reduce pain. It does this by simulating exciting interactive environments that engage their attention and help them relieve pain away from traditional treatment methods.

Detailed Description

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Virtual reality, a novel form of technology, is gaining attention in the medical field for its potential to aid inpatient rehabilitation. This experience will immerse the patient in an interactive and engaging journey. Virtual reality feedback can assist patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain by offering them various sensory and motor tasks to enhance their postural control.

Moreover, virtual reality offers a distracting experience that aids in reducing patients' pain and emotional distress. Using a specialized device on their head (Head-mounted device) (HMD) or screen, patients can participate in computer-based exercises as part of virtual reality physical therapy.

Combining virtual reality with comprehensive sensorimotor training can be beneficial in treating chronic neck pain.

Conditions

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Chronic Non Specific Neck Pain

Keywords

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Virtual Reality (VR) Non specific Neck Pain (NSNP) Neck-based Training Sensorimotor Training Sensorimotor Training

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Fifty patients with mechanical neck pain patients will be randomly allocated into 2 equal groups; group (A) received VR neck-based sensorimotor training only, group (B) received comprehensive sensorimotor training only. (Parallel Group Two-Armed Comparative Randomized Controlled Trial)
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors
A blinded researcher will assess the patients during the trial, blinding will not be feasible for participants or therapists due to the layout of the VR therapy.

Study Groups

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Virtual Reality

The virtual reality group will engage in targeted cervical sensorimotor training through VR Oculus Quest 2 (OQ2)

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Virtual Reality (VR)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Oculus Quest 2 (OQ2) advanced 256 GB all-in-one virtual reality headset, Wi-Fi will be used.

Comprehensive Sensorimotor Training

An exercise program consisting of Cervical JPSM, Cervical movement sense, and Oculomotor control exercises.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Comprehensive Sensorimotor Training

Intervention Type OTHER

An exercise program consisting of Cervical JPSM, Cervical movement sense, and Oculomotor control exercises.

Interventions

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Virtual Reality (VR)

Oculus Quest 2 (OQ2) advanced 256 GB all-in-one virtual reality headset, Wi-Fi will be used.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Comprehensive Sensorimotor Training

An exercise program consisting of Cervical JPSM, Cervical movement sense, and Oculomotor control exercises.

Intervention Type OTHER

Other Intervention Names

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Oculus Quest 2 (OQ2)

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Fifty patients diagnosed with mechanical neck pain between 18- and 40 years old with mechanical neck pain.
2. Patients with pain intensity scores (\>3) on the visual analog scale (VAS; 0-100mm) for an average of three weeks before the study.
3. Neck Disability Index (NDI) scoring 20%-60% (\>6) (moderate to severe disability).

Exclusion Criteria

1. Any history of lower extremity or spine trauma or surgery, recognized and observable spinal deformity, neurological disorders, cervical fracture/dislocation, whiplash injuries, neurological/cardiovascular/respiratory disorders affecting patients' physical performance, or inability to provide informed consent.
2. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), as confirmed by the Dix Hallpike test.
3. Pregnancy.
4. Patients who had received physical therapy interventions for neck pain within three months preceding the study were also ineligible for participation and were excluded.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Cairo University

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

MTI University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Hadeer Gamal Abd-Elmaboud Maghraby

Assistant lecturer at the Faculty of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders and Surgeryز

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Hadeer Maghraby, MSc

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Assistant Lecturer

Locations

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Cairo University

Cairo, , Egypt

Site Status RECRUITING

Physical Therapy

Cairo, , Egypt

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Egypt

Central Contacts

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Hadeer Maghraby, MSc

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 01033594259

Email: [email protected]

Hadeer Maghraby, MSc

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 01033594259

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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Cairo University

Role: primary

Hadeer Maghraby, Master

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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P.T.REC/012/005274

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id