Back pain breakthrough? biofeedback training aims to fix walking in seniors

NCT ID NCT06782919

Terminated Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study aimed to see if a four-session biofeedback training program could improve trunk control and walking in older adults with and without chronic low back pain. Researchers planned to compare 20 older adults with back pain to 20 healthy volunteers, measuring walking biomechanics before and after training. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data were collected.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: biofeedback-based trunk control training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug training program to improve walking and reduce back pain in older adults.
What could go wrong: The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results exist. The training is very short (4 sessions) and may not produce lasting changes.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

AGING CHRONIC LOW-BACK PAIN (CLBP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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