NCT07742111 Potential of Virtual Reality in Primary Chronic Low Back Pain
| NCT ID | NCT07742111 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Aveiro University |
| Condition | Low Back Pain |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-10-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 12 participants in total. It began in 2026-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-30.
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Brief Summary
This is a single-case experimental design study enrolling individuals with chronic low back pain who will be receiving pain science education and virtual reality over 3 weeks.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with primary chronic low back pain aged ≥18 years, who present a moderate pain intensity (≥4 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale) and a mild level of fear of movement. Exclusion Criteria: * have a diagnosis of spondylolisthesis or lumbar spinal stenosis; * are experiencing an exacerbation of low back pain symptoms at the time of screening; * present with constant and widespread nonspecific pain; * are in an active phase of rheumatoid arthritis; * have a progressive neurological disease; * are currently pregnant or within 6 months postpartum; * have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder; * have a malignant disease; * have serious cardiac conditions; * have contraindications to physical exercise in general;
Contact & Investigator
Anabela Silva, PhD
STUDY CHAIR
University of Aveiro
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07742111 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Low Back Pain. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07742111 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07742111 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at asilva@ua.pt for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07742111 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Amarante, Portugal.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07742111 clinical trial?
NCT07742111 is sponsored by Aveiro University. The principal investigator is Anabela Silva, PhD at University of Aveiro. The trial plans to enroll 12 participants.