VRFR- Immersive Virtual Reality Use in a Spine Functional Restoration Program - A Feasibility Study

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

This clinical trial investigates the feasibility of integrating immersive virtual reality (VR) technology into a functional restoration program (FRP) for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). The study aims to assess the acceptability, usability, and impact of a VR headset on both healthcare providers and patients participating in a group-based rehabilitation program. Chronic low back pain is a leading cause of functional disability worldwide and significantly impacts quality of life. Current rehabilitation strategies, including FRP, focus on improving physical functioning through multidisciplinary approaches. However, the role of emerging technologies, particularly VR, in enhancing these rehabilitation programs remains underexplored. VR has already shown promise in reducing chronic pain and improving motor abilities, but its application in a group rehabilitation context for CLBP is novel. The study will recruit healthcare providers and patients from several centers that are part of the Lombaction network. Participants will use a VR headset designed specifically to improve motor skills and reduce pain. The primary objective is to evaluate the acceptability of the VR device by healthcare providers and patients, as well as the usability and adherence to the VR program. Secondary objectives include assessing the impact of VR on kinesiophobia, pain, functional abilities, and motor imagery capabilities. This pilot study will provide valuable insights into the feasibility of incorporating VR into group-based rehabilitation programs, offering a foundation for larger comparative trials aimed at evaluating the long-term effectiveness of VR in improving rehabilitation outcomes for chronic low back pain.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 65
Healthy Volunteers: f
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⁃ Caregivers involved in RFR programs at participating centers and likely to use the VR tool during the program.

⁃ Consent of the caregiver to participate in the study.

• Aged between 18 and 65 years.

• Diagnosed with chronic low back pain lasting more than three months, with secondary causes excluded.

• Candidates for integration into an RFR program at one of the participating centers.

• Affiliated with or beneficiaries of a social security scheme.

• Provide informed consent to participate in the study

Locations
Other Locations
France
Les capucins
RECRUITING
Angers
CH Cholet
RECRUITING
Cholet
CH Laval
RECRUITING
Laval
CHU Rennes
RECRUITING
Rennes
Centre Hospitalier Bretagne Atlantique - Site de vannes
RECRUITING
Vannes
Contact Information
Primary
Romain CHAMPAGNE, MD
champagne.rom@gmail.com
2 43 66 55 68
Backup
Anthéa LOIEZ
anthea.loiez@chu-angers.fr
02 41 35 36 37
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-19
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-04-19
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Experimental: Experimental
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University Hospital, Angers
Collaborators: Centre Hospitalier de l'Universite Laval (CHUL)

This content was sourced from clinicaltrials.gov