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The effect of virtual reality exercise therapy in the treatment of chronic low back pain patients with high central sensitization.

The effects of exercise therapy with VR on sensory, psychosocial symptoms, and electromyographic activity of trunk muscles during functional tasks in chronic low back pain patients with high central sensitization.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20090203001637N14
Enrollment
22
Registered
2026-02-11
Start date
2026-04-11
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

non-specific low back pain (LBP) with high levels of central sensitization. central sensitization

Interventions

Intervention group:Individuals in this group will play games and exercise with the Xbox 360 Kinect for 30–45 minutes and should not have a history of using the Kinect or engaging in strenuous professi

Sponsors

Research Deputy of Tarbiat Modares University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: History of low back pain for at least 3 months as defined by the US National Institutes of Health as non-specific low back pain. Having an average pain intensity between 3 and 7 at the time of study entry Having a score of 40 or higher on the Central Sensitivity Questionnaire No pain medication for 48 hours prior to assessment and intervention. No abnormalities in skin sensation. Scoring above 23 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having intervertebral disc problems and nerve involvement (such as disc herniation, spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, and radiculopathy) and a history of any related surgery History of cardiovascular, respiratory, rheumatic, neurological, malignancy, and infection diseases Pain intensity higher than 7 and lower than 3 based on VAS on the day of the test Pregnancy Body mass index (BMI) higher than 25 kilograms per square meter Vision and hearing impairment Having a confirmed disorder of the vestibular and balance system Unwillingness to continue cooperation Inability to learn and correctly execute an exercise program Missing the inclusion criteria for the treatment period

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Central Sensitization Questionnaire. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Central Sensitivity Questionnaire, Persianized version.;Pain Pressure Threshold. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Algometer.;Pain. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: VAS.;Pain Catastrophizing. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Persian version of the Pain Catastrophizing Questionnaire.;TSK Questionnaire. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Persian version of the TSK Questionnaire.;Oswestry Disability. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Persian version of the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire.;Electromyographic activity of trunk muscles. Timepoint: One day before the start of the intervention and one day after the end of the intervention for four weeks (12 sessions). Method of measurement: Surface Electromyography device.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactBehdokht Dehqan

Tarbiat Modares University

behdokht.dehqan@odares.acir+98 21 8609 3437

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026