ReviewJournal of pain research2026
Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Interventions on Neuropathic Pain in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
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Abstract
Background: Neuropathic pain is a common and difficult-to-treat complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). Virtual reality (VR)-based interventions have emerged as a non-pharmacological approach to pain modulation, but their efficacy remains uncertain. This meta-analysis evaluated the effect of VR-based interventions on neuropathic pain intensity in individuals with SCI. Methods: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Web of Science, Wanfang, and CNKI were searched through June 19, 2026. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing VR-based interventions with control conditions in adults with SCI-related neuropathic pain were included. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were pooled using a random-effects model accounting for the influence of potential heterogeneity. Results: Ten RCTs involving 317 participants contributed 12 comparisons. VR-based interventions significantly reduced neuropathic pain intensity compared with controls (SMD = -0.50, 95% CI -0.76 to -0.25; Conclusion: VR-based interventions probably reduce neuropathic pain intensity in individuals with SCI. Further well-designed, adequately powered RCTs are warranted to confirm the magnitude and durability of this effect.
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