Brain scans reveal how touch mats could rewire back pain

NCT ID NCT07568353

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: G. d'Annunzio University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study explores how a special mat with sensory bumps can change brain activity in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will scan the brains of 20 patients and 20 healthy volunteers while they lie on the mat. The goal is to see if the mat can help restore the brain's map of the back, which may improve pain and body awareness.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Perceptive surface (SU-PER mat) - a postural mat with sensory cones
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors understand how to retrain the brain to reduce chronic back pain, leading to better rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. It looks at brain changes, not pain relief directly, so results may not lead to a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEALTHY LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

ITAB - Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate Biomediche - Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti, Chieti (CH), 66100, Italy

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