Efficacy of Various Virtual Reality Exposure Therapies for Chronic Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a major global health challenge. While nonpharmacological therapies are recommended, patient compliance is often hindered by kinesiophobia. Virtual reality (VR) offers an immersive, distraction-based approach, but the comparative effectiveness of different VR modalities remains unclear. Objective: The aim of the study is to compare and rank the efficacy of different VR-based training modalities on pain intensity, disability, and kinesiophobia in patien
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Published: 22 July 2026
Source: JMIR (Journal of Medical Internet Research)
Category: Research
Topics: Regulation · Healthcare
Retrieved: 23 July 2026
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ethics.ai (22 July 2026), “Efficacy of Various Virtual Reality Exposure Therapies for Chronic Low Back Pain: Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis,” evidence record 12761, https://ethics.ai/record/12761 (originally published by JMIR (Journal of Medical Internet Research)).
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