Robot massage vs human hands: which eases back pain better?

NCT ID NCT07040397

Summary

This study aims to see how patients feel about receiving a massage from a robotic device called EMMA compared to a human massage therapist. Researchers want to understand if people find the robot massage helpful for lower back pain. The study will include 40 adults with lower back pain who will randomly receive either the robotic massage or a traditional massage.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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