Home-Based Virtual Reality Treatment Of Chronic Low Back Pain Clinically Effective

A virtual reality (VR) device for home use to treat chronic low-back pain was more effective than a sham treatment at reducing pain intensity and pain interference in daily activities. The effectiveness was similar across various sociodemographic groups. The comparison involved the FDA-approved RelieVRx device developed by AppliedVR. The treatment program lasted 56 days.

Those who completed the RelieVRx program achieved an average reduction of 2.0 points in self-reported pain intensity on a 10-point scale. Their self-reported pain interference declined by an average of 2.3 points. Adults aged 65 years and older had . . .