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AppliedVR’s EaseVRx scores FDA De Novo clearance for treating chronic lower back pain

By Emily Olsen 11:43 am November 17, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration has granted AppliedVR De Novo clearance to market its EaseVRx virtual reality system to treat chronic lower back pain. The prescription device includes a VR headset and controller plus a “Breathing Amplifier” that’s used to train the user in deep breathing. Patients can participate in 56 VR sessions that use cognitive behavioral therapy to treat pain. The...

FDA slates VR for lower back pain and fibromyalgia for expedited review

By Laura Lovett 12:10 pm October 21, 2020

Virtual reality company AppliedVR has landed an FDA Breakthrough Device designation for its technology designed to treat fibromyalgia and chronic lower back pain. The tool, named EaseVRx, combines a VR headset with visual and audio programs that deliver cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), relaxation, and mindfulness training, as well as other behavioral methods to give what it calls “self-...