Robo-Suit for aching backs: can a wearable device ease caregiver pain?

NCT ID NCT07333157

Summary

This study tested whether a special wearable support suit could help reduce and prevent back pain in hospital staff who lift and move patients. It involved 30 male patient transporters at a single hospital who wore the suit during their work. The main goal was to see if using the suit led to a meaningful reduction in their reported back pain and disability.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Samsung Medical Center

    Seoul, South Korea

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