Heat patch eases back pain without drugs, study shows

NCT ID NCT05137041

First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated May 18, 2026 · Updated 36 times

Summary

This study tested a special infrared patch (FIRTECH) for people with mild to moderate acute low back pain. 221 adults used the patch to see if it reduced pain and improved movement over 5 days. The goal was to find a drug-free way to ease back pain safely.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Investigational Site Number :01

    Munich, 80809, Germany

  • Investigational Site Number :02

    Leipzig, 04103, Germany

  • Investigational Site Number :03

    Weinheim, 69469, Germany

  • Investigational Site Number :06

    Bad Homburg, 61348, Germany

  • Investigational Site Number :4

    Chieti, 66100, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number :5

    Alessandria, 15100, Italy

  • Investigational Site Number :7

    Taormina, Messina, 98039, Italy

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