Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Immersive Virtual Reality: treating non-specific chronic neck pain using immersive virtual reality
Control Intervention1: conventional neck exercises: treating neck apin with exercises.
Sponsors
Rincy Mathew
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 18 to 65 years presented with NS-CNP. Kinesiophobia scores equal to or greater than 23 (TSK-11) Pain self-efficacy with scores 30 or less than 30. NPRS score greater than 5 Sufficient cognitive ability to understand and follow study instructions.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of significant neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, seizure disorders) that VR may aggravate. Diagnosed with severe psychiatric disorders (e.g., uncontrolled depression, psychosis, PTSD) that could interfere with participation. Severe vision or hearing impairments that cannot be corrected and would prevent proper interaction with VR content. Pregnant women (due to the potential risks associated with VR-induced dizziness or falls) Vestibular dysfunction, vertebrobasilar insufficiency. Transient ischemic attacks or strokes.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK-11) Pain self-efficacy questionnaire (PSEQ)Timepoint: Baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS)Timepoint: baseline, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactRincy Mathew
Institute of Physiotherapy, Srinivas University
Outcome results
None listed