Brain scans reveal how touch mats could rewire back pain
NCT ID NCT07568353
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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
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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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ITAB - Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate Biomediche - Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio"
Chieti, Chieti (CH), 66100, Italy
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