Exploring the Feasibility and Acceptability of Virtual Reality Exercise for Pain Management, Fear of Movement, Mobility, and Proprioception Deficit in Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients During Flares: Twics Design

Brief summary (registry, in English)

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammatory arthritis of the spine, causing pain, stiffness, and mobility limitations. During flares, when symptoms worsen, people with axSpA often experience increased pain and difficulty moving, making daily activities more challenging. This study aims to explore whether virtual reality (VR) exercise can help manage pain, improve movement, and support rehabilitation for axSpA patients during flares. Participants will use a VR system to perform gentle exercises designed to encourage movement and reduce discomfort. Their spinal mobility will be measured using motion capture technology, and their experiences with VR will be assessed through questionnaires and interviews. This research will help determine whether VR can be a practical and beneficial tool for axSpA rehabilitation, potentially offering a new way to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. The findings will guide future studies on using VR in healthcare settings for people with chronic pain conditions.

What you commit to

• Study type: Interventional
• Planned participants: 40
• From 1 Sept 2025 to the primary completion date, 30 Sept 2027
• No sites listed in no country
• Visits and tests: ask the trial team, the registry does not list them

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Who the study is looking for

Age in the registry: 18 years to - · Sex: All · Does not accept healthy volunteers

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