AI coaches students through back pain exercises at home
NCT ID NCT07145996
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an AI-enhanced telerehabilitation program can help college students with chronic low back pain. 120 students will be randomly assigned to either AI-guided exercises with real-time feedback, standard video-only exercises, or usual care. The program uses computer vision to analyze movements through a webcam or smartphone, helping students perform exercises correctly while a physiotherapist provides remote guidance. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain and disability better than standard care.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- AI-enhanced telerehabilitation program with automated video analysis and personalized feedback
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make physiotherapy more accessible and effective for college students with chronic back pain, reducing pain and disability without needing in-person visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 120 participants. The AI system may not work as well in real-world settings, and results may not apply to older adults or people with more severe back problems.
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