Therapeutic Use of Virtual Reality for Patients With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Neck Pain: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fibromyalgia (FM) causes widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive abnormalities. Cervical pain is a common and debilitating symptom.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) as a treatment for chronic cervical pain experienced by patients with FM.

Methods

A single-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted. A total of 56 women were randomly assigned to 3 groups: G1 (VR+cervical mobility exercises), G2 (cervical mobility exercises), and the control group. Therapy was administered twice a week for 4 weeks. Variables such as disease impact, quality of life, kinesiophobia, pain, range of motion, fatigue, and treatment adherence were measured.

Results

The mean age of the participants was 54.26 (SD 7.7) years. Parti

SUBMITTER: Ubeda-D'Ocasar E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12829586 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature