Non Specific Chronic Low Back PainNCT07350655
Efficacy of Virtual Reality-based Training in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
A study testing Balance training in people with Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain, run by October 6 University at 1 site in Jordan.
Trial summary
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent pain conditions worldwide. Virtual reality-based training has been explored as a new treatment strategy for low back pain. Present evidence indicates that the effectiveness of virtual reality-based training for people with chronic low back pain is inconclusive. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
- What is being tested?
- Balance training
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 32 participants
- Where
- 1 siteJordan
- Study dates
- 15 Nov 2025to 15 Feb 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 30 to 40 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- All patients will suffer from mechanical low back pain
- Age will range from 30 to 40 years 3 - All patients will have a BMI range of 25-29
Who cannot join
- History of radicular pain
- Lumbar discs prolapse.
- Visual problems
- History of previous lumbar surgery
- BMI more than 29
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Virtual Reality-based Training on Postural Stability in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent pain conditions worldwide. Virtual reality-based training has been explored as a new treatment strategy for low back pain. Present evidence indicates that the effectiveness of virtual reality-based training for people with chronic low back pain is inconclusive.
All patients will be recruited from the faculty of physical therapy at the October 6 University All the assessment measurements will be done at the Faculty of Physical Therapy, October 6 University
- Conditions
- Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
- Being tested
- VR (VR-Control), Balance training
- Keywords
- virtual reality-based training, postural stability, chronic non-specific low back pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
VR (VR-Control)Device
uses immersive, computer-generated environments and virtual reality headsets to simulate real-world situations, allowing trainees to practice skills in a safe, interactive, and risk-free setting. This technology offers advantages like cost savings, reduced risk in hazardous situations, better learning retention through hands-on experience, and the ability to repeat scenarios for proficiency.
Balance trainingOther
Balance exercises that can help with low back pain include single-leg standing, heel-to-toe walking, calf raises, bird-dogs, and bridges, which strengthen the core muscles and improve overall stability. Start by holding onto a sturdy object for support and gradually increase the difficulty by moving to less stable surfaces or closing your eyes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| virtual reality-based training | Other | Group A receives virtual reality-based training and assessment using the Biodex Balance System and the forward reach test Receives: Device: VR (VR-Control) |
| balance exercises | Other | Group B receives balance exercises and assessment using the Biodex Balance System and the forward reach test Receives: Other: Balance training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Biodex balance system
The Biodex Balance System (BBS) has been used to evaluate postural balance. The BBS is a multiaxial device that objectively measures and records an individual's ability to stabilise the involved joint under dynamic stress. It uses a circular platform that is free to move in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral axes simultaneously
Measured: one week
Forward reach test
The forward reach test is a clinical assessment that measures a person's ability to reach forward while standing in a fixed position to gauge their stability and fall risk. To perform the test, a patient stands next to a wall with their arm raised and fist closed, and they reach as far as possible along a yardstick or meter stick without moving their feet or losing their balance.
Measured: one week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Jan 2026
- Study start15 Nov 2025
- Primary completion20 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Feb 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Non Specific Chronic Low Back PainStudies 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
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- October 6 University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Hosam Magdy Metwally, Al-Ahliyya Amman University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07350655
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 100099
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 23 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 20 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Virtual Reality-based Training on Postural Stability in Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07350655
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 100099
- Conditions
- Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
- Keywords
- virtual reality-based training, postural stability, chronic non-specific low back pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- October 6 UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 20 Jan 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Jan 2026 (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.
Low back pain is one of the most prevalent pain conditions worldwide. Virtual reality-based training has been explored as a new treatment strategy for low back pain. Present evidence indicates that the effectiveness of virtual reality-based training for people with chronic low back pain is inconclusive.
All patients will be recruited from the faculty of physical therapy at the October 6 University All the assessment measurements will be done at the Faculty of Physical Therapy, October 6 University
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| virtual reality-based training | Other | Device: VR (VR-Control)Group A receives virtual reality-based training and assessment using the Biodex Balance System and the forward reach test |
| balance exercises | Other | Other: Balance trainingGroup B receives balance exercises and assessment using the Biodex Balance System and the forward reach test |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- All patients will suffer from mechanical low back pain
- Age will range from 30 to 40 years 3 - All patients will have a BMI range of 25-29
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- History of radicular pain
- Lumbar discs prolapse.
- Visual problems
- History of previous lumbar surgery
- BMI more than 29
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VR (VR-Control)uses immersive, computer-generated environments and virtual reality headsets to simulate real-world situations, allowing trainees to practice skills in a safe, interactive, and risk-free setting. This technology offers advantages like cost savings, reduced risk in hazardous situations, better learning retention through hands-on experience, and the ability to repeat scenarios for proficiency. | Device | virtual reality-based training |
| Balance trainingBalance exercises that can help with low back pain include single-leg standing, heel-to-toe walking, calf raises, bird-dogs, and bridges, which strengthen the core muscles and improve overall stability. Start by holding onto a sturdy object for support and gradually increase the difficulty by moving to less stable surfaces or closing your eyes. | Other | balance exercises |
Primary outcome
Biodex balance system
Time frame: one week
The Biodex Balance System (BBS) has been used to evaluate postural balance. The BBS is a multiaxial device that objectively measures and records an individual's ability to stabilise the involved joint under dynamic stress. It uses a circular platform that is free to move in the anterior-posterior and medial-lateral axes simultaneously
Forward reach test
Time frame: one week
The forward reach test is a clinical assessment that measures a person's ability to reach forward while standing in a fixed position to gauge their stability and fall risk. To perform the test, a patient stands next to a wall with their arm raised and fist closed, and they reach as far as possible along a yardstick or meter stick without moving their feet or losing their balance.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 20 Jan 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 Balance training in people with Non Specific Chronic Low Back Pain, run by October 6 University at 1 site in Jordan.
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 2 inclusion and 5 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Jan 2026. 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 Jordan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
Biodex balance system (time frame: one week). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 20 Jan 2026.