To Evaluate the Effect of Exercise With Virtual Glasses on Pain, Activities of Daily Living and Quality of LifeNCT05463588
Individuals With Lumbar Disc Hernia Exercising With Virtual Reality Glasses
A study testing Exercising with virtual reality glasses in people with To Evaluate the Effect of Exercise With Virtual Glasses on Pain, Activities of Daily Living and Quality of Life, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The purpose of this research; exercise performed with virtual reality glasses for individuals with lumbar disc herniation; The aim of this study is to examine the effects on pain, activities of daily living, quality of life and falling. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- To Evaluate the Effect of Exercise With Virtual Glasses on Pain, Activities of Daily Living and Quality of Life
- What is being tested?
- Exercising with virtual reality glasses
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 68 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Aug 2021to 7 Jan 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being literate.
- Not having a physical disability that prevents them from doing the exercises.
- Not have an uncontrolled chronic or acute illness.
- Not having a vision problem that cannot be controlled by assistive methods.
- Not having a vertigo problem
- To be cognitively competent.
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- Not having any musculoskeletal surgery in the last 6 months
- Not having knee joint disease
- To be able to complete the measurement with the balance device
- Having a body mass index below 40
Who cannot join
- To have a medium and high fall risk score in the measurement made with the balance device
- Experiencing chronic pain.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Exercise Conducted With Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain, Daily Life Activities and Quality of Life In Individuals With Lumbar Disc Herniation
The purpose of this research; exercise performed with virtual reality glasses for individuals with lumbar disc herniation; The aim of this study is to examine the effects on pain, activities of daily living, quality of life and falling.
Read the detailed description
The purpose of this research; exercise performed with virtual reality glasses for individuals with lumbar disc herniation; The aim of this study is to examine the effects on pain, activities of daily living, quality of life and falling.
This research was carried out experimentally with pretest-posttest control group.
The research was carried out between December 2019 and August 2022. The research was carried out in the Physical Therapy Unit of Erzurum Atatürk University Health Practice and Research Center.
The universe of the research; It consisted of 68 patients with LDH who came to Atatürk University Health Application and Research Center Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit between 13 September 2022 and 7 January 2022.
n data collection, "Patient Identification Form" (Appendix-5), "Visual Analog Scale" (Appendix-6), "Oswestry Disability Index" (Appendix-7), "SF-36 Quality of Life Scale" (Appendix-8) and Falling Risk Score result is used.The patients in the experimental and control groups were first given training on protection of back health and exercise.
The patients in the experimental group did waist exercises with virtual reality glasses for 2 sessions, 28 sessions in total, every weekday.
- Being tested
- Exercising with virtual reality glasses
- Keywords
- lumbar disc herniation, virtual reality glasses, pain, quality of life, activities of daily living
- Medical subject headings
- Intervertebral Disc Displacement, Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Exercising with virtual reality glassesOther
Also called Exercising without virtual reality glasses
GIVE PATIENTS EXERCISE WITH A 360 DEGREE EXERCISE VIDEO INSIDE VIRTUAL REALITY EYES.
Exercising with the training material taught at the beginning of the training
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Collection of pre-test data from the experimental and control groups | Experimental | Asking vas, ODI, sf-36 quality of life scale questions Receives: Other: Exercising with virtual reality glasses |
| Calculation of the pre-test fall risk index | Experimental | Calculation of patients' fall risk indices Receives: Other: Exercising with virtual reality glasses |
| giving back health education to the experimental and control groups | Experimental | Back health training was given to both groups, and the experimental group was given training on using virtual glasses. Receives: Other: Exercising with virtual reality glasses |
| collection of post-test data for the experimental and control group | Experimental | Asking vas, ODI, sf-36 quality of life scale questions Receives: Other: Exercising with virtual reality glasses |
| Calculation of the post-test fall risk index | Experimental | Calculation of patients' fall risk indices Receives: Other: Exercising with virtual reality glasses |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Filling in the Visual Analog scale form before the intervention fort the LDH patients icluded in the study
The minimum score to be taken is 0 and the maximum score is 10. İt is known that as the score obtained increases,the pain felt by the patient increases
Measured: Before starting the first treatment in the physical therapy unit (first day)
Filling in the SF-36 Ouality of life scale form before the intervention fort the LDH patients icluded in the study
The minimum score obtained from the SF-36 quality of life scale is 0 and the maximum score is 100. The higher the score, the higher the patient's quality of life
Measured: Before starting the first treatment in the physical therapy unit (first day)
Filling in the Oswestry Disability Index form before the intervention fort the LDH patients icluded in the study
The minimum score obtained from the Oswestry Disability Index is 0 and the maximum score is 50. The lower the score, the greater the independence of the patient in his daily activities
Measured: Before starting the first treatment in the physical therapy unit (first day)
Calculation of the fall risk index based on % points before the intervention fort he LDH patients included in the study
The lowest score to be taken from the risk index is 0 and the highest score is 100. The lower the Score received, the lower the risk
Measured: Before starting the first treatment in the physical therapy unit (first day)
Secondary outcomes (4)
Filling the Visual Analog scale form for LDH patients who have completed their 3-week intervention
The minimum score to be taken is 0 and the maximum score is 10. İt is known that as the score obtained increases,the pain felt by the patient increases
Measured: After 3 weeks of intervention
Filling the Oswestry Disability Index form for LDH patients who have completed their 3-week intervention
The minimum score obtained from the Oswestry Disability Index is 0 and the maximum score is 50. The lower the score, the greater the independence of the patient in his daily activities
Measured: After 3 weeks of intervention
Filling the SF-36 Ouality of life scale form for LDH patients who have completed their 3-week intervention
The minimum score obtained from the SF-36 quality of life scale is 0 and the maximum score is 100. The higher the score, the higher the patient's quality of life
Measured: After 3 weeks of intervention
Calculation of the fall risk index of LDH patients over % points after 3 weeks of intervention
The lowest score to be taken from the risk index is 0 and the highest score is 100. The lower the Score received, the lower the risk
Measured: After 3 weeks of intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Jul 2022
- Study start20 Aug 2021
- Primary completion20 Aug 2021
- Study completion7 Jan 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for To Evaluate the Effect of Exercise With Virtual Glasses on Pain, Activities of Daily Living and Quality of LifeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, serap BUZTEPE, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05463588
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Atatürk university-001
- Status last verified
- Jul 2022
- First submitted
- 8 Jul 2022
- Last updated
- 19 Jul 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Buztepe S, Capik C. The effect of exercises done with virtual reality glasses on pain, daily life activities, and quality of life of individuals with lumbar disc hernia: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025 Oct 1;26(1):886. doi: 10.1186/s12891-025-09130-9.
PubMed 41029303
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 19 Jul 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Exercise Conducted With Virtual Reality Glasses on Pain, Daily Life Activities and Quality of Life In Individuals With Lumbar Disc Herniation
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05463588
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Atatürk university-001
- Keywords
- lumbar disc herniation, virtual reality glasses, pain, quality of life, activities of daily living
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 7 Jan 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Jul 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this research; exercise performed with virtual reality glasses for individuals with lumbar disc herniation; The aim of this study is to examine the effects on pain, activities of daily living, quality of life and falling.
Detailed description
The purpose of this research; exercise performed with virtual reality glasses for individuals with lumbar disc herniation; The aim of this study is to examine the effects on pain, activities of daily living, quality of life and falling.
This research was carried out experimentally with pretest-posttest control group.
The research was carried out between December 2019 and August 2022. The research was carried out in the Physical Therapy Unit of Erzurum Atatürk University Health Practice and Research Center.
The universe of the research; It consisted of 68 patients with LDH who came to Atatürk University Health Application and Research Center Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit between 13 September 2022 and 7 January 2022.
n data collection, "Patient Identification Form" (Appendix-5), "Visual Analog Scale" (Appendix-6), "Oswestry Disability Index" (Appendix-7), "SF-36 Quality of Life Scale" (Appendix-8) and Falling Risk Score result is used.The patients in the experimental and control groups were first given training on protection of back health and exercise.
The patients in the experimental group did waist exercises with virtual reality glasses for 2 sessions, 28 sessions in total, every weekday.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 5
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Collection of pre-test data from the experimental and control groups | Experimental | Other: Exercising with virtual reality glassesAsking vas, ODI, sf-36 quality of life scale questions |
| Calculation of the pre-test fall risk index | Experimental | Other: Exercising with virtual reality glassesCalculation of patients' fall risk indices |
| giving back health education to the experimental and control groups | Experimental | Other: Exercising with virtual reality glassesBack health training was given to both groups, and the experimental group was given training on using virtual glasses. |
| collection of post-test data for the experimental and control group | Experimental | Other: Exercising with virtual reality glassesAsking vas, ODI, sf-36 quality of life scale questions |
| Calculation of the post-test fall risk index | Experimental | Other: Exercising with virtual reality glassesCalculation of patients' fall risk indices |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Being literate.
- Not having a physical disability that prevents them from doing the exercises.
- Not have an uncontrolled chronic or acute illness.
- Not having a vision problem that cannot be controlled by assistive methods.
- Not having a vertigo problem
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- To have a medium and high fall risk score in the measurement made with the balance device
- Experiencing chronic pain.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Exercising with virtual reality glassesAlso: Exercising without virtual reality glassesGIVE PATIENTS EXERCISE WITH A 360 DEGREE EXERCISE VIDEO INSIDE VIRTUAL REALITY EYES. Exercising with the training material taught at the beginning of the training | Other | Calculation of the post-test fall risk index, Calculation of the pre-test fall risk index, Collection of pre-test data from the experimental and control groups, collection of post-test data for the experimental and control group, giving back health education to the experimental and control groups |
Primary outcome
Filling in the Visual Analog scale form before the intervention fort the LDH patients icluded in the study
Time frame: Before starting the first treatment in the physical therapy unit (first day)
The minimum score to be taken is 0 and the maximum score is 10. İt is known that as the score obtained increases,the pain felt by the patient increases
Filling in the SF-36 Ouality of life scale form before the intervention fort the LDH patients icluded in the study
Time frame: Before starting the first treatment in the physical therapy unit (first day)
The minimum score obtained from the SF-36 quality of life scale is 0 and the maximum score is 100. The higher the score, the higher the patient's quality of life
Filling in the Oswestry Disability Index form before the intervention fort the LDH patients icluded in the study
Time frame: Before starting the first treatment in the physical therapy unit (first day)
The minimum score obtained from the Oswestry Disability Index is 0 and the maximum score is 50. The lower the score, the greater the independence of the patient in his daily activities
Calculation of the fall risk index based on % points before the intervention fort he LDH patients included in the study
Time frame: Before starting the first treatment in the physical therapy unit (first day)
The lowest score to be taken from the risk index is 0 and the highest score is 100. The lower the Score received, the lower the risk
4 secondary outcomes
Filling the Visual Analog scale form for LDH patients who have completed their 3-week intervention
Time frame: After 3 weeks of intervention
Filling the Oswestry Disability Index form for LDH patients who have completed their 3-week intervention
Time frame: After 3 weeks of intervention
Filling the SF-36 Ouality of life scale form for LDH patients who have completed their 3-week intervention
Time frame: After 3 weeks of intervention
Calculation of the fall risk index of LDH patients over % points after 3 weeks of intervention
Time frame: After 3 weeks of intervention
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 19 Jul 2022.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41029303Buztepe S, Capik C. The effect of exercises done with virtual reality glasses on pain, daily life activities, and quality of life of individuals with lumbar disc hernia: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2025 Oct 1;26(1):886. doi: 10.1186/s12891-025-09130-9.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exercising with virtual reality glasses in people with To Evaluate the Effect of Exercise With Virtual Glasses on Pain, Activities of Daily Living and Quality of Life, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 19 Jul 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Filling in the Visual Analog scale form before the intervention fort the LDH patients icluded in the study (time frame: Before starting the first treatment in the physical therapy unit (first day)). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05463588, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 19 Jul 2022.