Shockwave or sham? new wearable device takes on back pain
NCT ID NCT07614568
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This small study tests a wearable device called Octane Aether that sends magnetic pulses to the lower back. 24 adults with chronic low back pain will use the device at home for 60 minutes daily over 10 weeks. The goal is to see if it reduces pain compared to a sham (inactive) device and to check for side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) device (Octane Aether)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug, at-home option for easing chronic low back pain without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early trial with only 24 people. The device may not reduce pain better than a sham, and individual results may vary.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kingston Orthopaedic Pain Institute
Kingston, Ontario, K7K 0J7, Canada
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