Effectiveness of virtual reality in treating neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis

VR demonstrated efficacy in relieving neuropathic pain among SCI patients. Furthermore, VR provided superior pain relief compared to non-VR conditions. However, additional high-quality research is warranted to explore further the comparative effectiveness of VR interventions relative to other treatments and to identify the optimal intervention parameters and protocols.

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Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
Published
2026-03-24
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https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2026.2626118
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Pain Management and Treatment
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Effectiveness of virtual reality in treating neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
Pain Management and Treatment
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Effectiveness of virtual reality in treating neuropathic pain in patients with spinal cord injury: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Abstract

VR demonstrated efficacy in relieving neuropathic pain among SCI patients. Furthermore, VR provided superior pain relief compared to non-VR conditions. However, additional high-quality research is warranted to explore further the comparative effectiveness of VR interventions relative to other treatments and to identify the optimal intervention parameters and protocols.

Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine
Openalex Percentile: Top 12%
Pain Management and Treatment
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