U.S., Nov. 6 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07920120) titled 'Effects of Virtual Reality Environments on Walking in Adults With and Without Knee Osteoarthritis' on Oct. 26.
Brief Summary: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a common musculoskeletal condition associated with pain, impaired physical function, and movement-related fear. Psychological factors, particularly fear of movement (kinesiophobia), may influence movement behavior and limit participation in physical activity and exercise therapy. Immersive virtual reality (VR) provides an opportunity to modify the visual environment and potentially influence how individuals perceive safety and threat during movement. However, it remains unclear how...