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A new tool aims to cut caregiver back injuries by teaching proper lifting technique

NCT ID NCT06013878

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Millions of unpaid caregivers help move loved ones from bed to chair, but most have never been trained in safe lifting — and many end up with back pain. This study tests a new checklist called the Caregiver Assisted Transfer Technique Instrument (CATT) to see if it can reliably spot poor technique and whether a short training session with a clinician can improve how caregivers lift. Researchers will measure changes in lifting form and spinal stress in 160 caregiver-care recipient pairs.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
transfer training with a clinician
What this could lead to
If the tool proves reliable, it could give clinicians a quick, objective way to train caregivers in safer lifting, potentially reducing back pain and injuries.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage validation study, not a treatment trial. The training may not prevent injuries in real-world settings, and results depend on how well the tool measures technique.

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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.

BIOMECHANICS INFORMAL CAREGIVERS LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States

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