Effectiveness of Immersive Virtual Reality on Biomarkers and Clinical and Clinimetric Variables in Patients With Persistent Shoulder Pain

Plain-language summary

This study examined the effect of immersive virtual reality combined with exercise on biomarkers and clinical measures in patients with persistent shoulder pain. It enrolled people aged 18-70 with shoulder pain lasting at least six months and a diagnosis of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. It was a non-phase study and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

Not Applicable

Status

Completed

Sponsor

Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Intervention

Immersive Virtual Reality, Exercise

Start date

3/1/2025

Estimated completion

4/28/2026

Countries

Spain

Related genes

Locations

• Madrid, Spain

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 70 years.
* Shoulder pain persisting for at least six months.
* Presence of shoulder pain during movement.
* Clinical diagnosis of rotator cuff-related shoulder pain.
* Willingness to participate in the study and signing of informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

* Shoulder pain related to cervical spine conditions.
* Presence of pain in the elbow, wrist, and/or hand.
* Clinical diagnosis of frozen shoulder.
* Clinical diagnosis of shoulder instability.
* Cognitive impairments.
* Concomitant physiotherapy treatments during the study period.
* History of trauma associated with the onset of shoulder pain.
* Previous fractures in the affected shoulder.
* Prior surgeries in the affected shoulder.
* Use of analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications within 24 hours prior to study participation.

Presence of rheumatic or neurological diseases.