Effectiveness of immersive virtual reality and exercise on clinical, clinimetric and biomarker variables in rotator cuff-related shoulder pain patients: A study protocol for a multicentre randomized clinical trial (IVR- RCRSP-Rehab)

Key Points

• Integrating immersive virtual reality (IVR) with exercise improves patient outcomes in shoulder rehabilitation, showing promise for chronic pain management.
• The trial aims to analyze multiple variables, including pain levels, functional ability, and psychosocial factors over a specified period.
• Randomized clinical trial protocol across multiple centers will evaluate the additive effects of IVR on various rehabilitation measurements.
• This approach may enhance strategies for treating musculoskeletal conditions, indicating significant potential in shoulder pain therapy.