Pain · Chronic Low Back Pain
Rohkea™
Pain Management Program · Newel Health
A certified VR-based therapy for chronic pain, designed to reduce fear of movement and improve function through immersive behavioral intervention.
Regulatory class
MDR Class IIa
Registration
FI-MF-000001595
Certification expiry
Dec 2028
Commercial pilots
Active in UK
The problem
Chronic pain, poorly managed.
Chronic low back pain is one of the top contributors to global disability and cost. It is most often managed through fragmented, pharmacological models that fail to address the behavioral and psychological dimensions of the condition.
Fear of movement, known as kinesiophobia, is a core driver of disability in chronic pain patients, leading to avoidance behaviors, physical deconditioning, and worsening outcomes.
Standard care offers pain relief without addressing the underlying psychological and behavioral barriers, leaving millions of patients in a cycle of avoidance, inactivity, and escalating disability.
The solution
What is Rohkea™?
Rohkea™ is a CE-marked, VR-based digital therapeutic (DTx) that uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered through immersive virtual reality to help patients overcome fear of movement caused by chronic musculoskeletal pain. Designed for in-home use, assigned by healthcare professionals, and delivered over a structured 12-week program.
Program structure
Four therapeutic environments
Cabin
Psychological safety and grounding
Creativity Garden
Emotional expression and mindfulness
Fabrication Forest
Physical activation and problem-solving
Power Mountain
Confidence-building and mastery
What's included
What patients and clinics receive.
Each patient is provided with a complete toolkit for a seamless, engaging, and effective digital therapy experience.
- A Meta Quest 3 VR headset and controllers
- Access to the Rohkea™ Digital Therapeutic (DTx), an immersive, clinically validated VR-based therapy
- The Rohkea™ Companion App, guiding and supporting patients throughout their therapy journey
- Training materials for patients and clinical staff to ensure smooth onboarding
- Full Level 1, 2, and 3 support provided by Newel Health for technical and clinical assistance
Clinical evidence
Cover study in the PAIN Journal.
"A prospective, double-blind, pilot, randomized, controlled trial of an 'embodied' virtual reality intervention for adults with low back pain"
Published in
PAIN Journal
International Association for the Study of Pain, cover feature
Intended use
An automated intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy intended to help the subject overcome fear of movement. Intended for competent adults (age ≥ 18 years) with fear of movement caused by chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Interested in partnering on Rohkea™?
Whether you want to license Rohkea™, integrate it into your pain management programs, or explore co-development opportunities, we are open to conversations at any stage.
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