Plain-English translation of NCT06936059 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers studied PK-MPT, a mixed reality-based rehabilitation software designed to help people manage chronic musculoskeletal pain. Participants received three 20-minute treatment sessions over three days using a specialized headset that created immersive relaxing environments. The study compared the immersive virtual reality experience to a simpler version shown on a standard screen to see which approach worked better for reducing pain and improving daily life.
Chronic musculoskeletal pain severely interferes with sleep, mood, daily activities, and overall quality of life, and many people need additional treatment options beyond standard pain management. Researchers wanted to understand whether immersive virtual reality relaxation could offer a new way to help people cope with and reduce their chronic pain.
If you had enrolled, you would have been randomly assigned to receive either the full immersive virtual reality therapy or a simpler version. You would have attended one 20-minute treatment session each day for three consecutive days, wearing a specialized headset that showed you calming underwater scenes and guided relaxation exercises with music and narration. Researchers measured your pain levels, mood, sleep quality, and how satisfied you felt with the treatment before and after the sessions.
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