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A vibrating belt might soothe the back pain that plagues desk jobs

NCT ID NCT07801755

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mahidol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 03, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a belt that delivers gentle vibrations to the lower back can reduce chronic low back pain in office workers who sit for long hours. Researchers will compare the active belt with a sham belt that looks the same but does not vibrate. Participants wear the belt during their usual work for at least 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, for 4 weeks. The study measures pain intensity, disability, and how the nervous system responds to the stimulation.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A wearable belt that delivers gentle mechanical vibrations to the lower back during office work
What this could lead to
If it works, this belt could offer a simple, drug-free way for office workers to reduce chronic low back pain and related disability during the workday.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 72 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The sham belt comparison helps, but the effect may be modest or short-lived, and some people may find the belt uncomfortable or develop skin irritation.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 72 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2028

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Office workers who currently sit for at least 6 hours per workday. 2. Age between 20 and 60 years. 3. Chronic nonspecific low back pain for at least 3 months. 4. Current pain intensity of at least 2/10 on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale. Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of seizure in the participant or a family member. 2. Implanted pacemaker. 3. Contraindications to TMS or fNIRS, including relevant open wound, infection, skin lesion, or other condition preventing safe measurement. 4. Acute cerebral hemorrhage. 5. History of major spinal surgery, fracture, or traumatic injury to the lumbar spine. 6. Evidence of neurological deficits, including radiculopathy, loss of sensation, or motor weakness in the lower limbs. 7. Diagnosis of a systemic inflammatory condition, including ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis. 8. Allergy to adhesives or history of severe skin sensitivity to vibration or mechanical pressure. 9. Body mass index greater than 30 kg/m2 because of potential effects on RUSI, dEMG, and fNIRS signal quality. 10. Pregnancy.

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Chronic low back pain

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Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy, Mahidol University

    Salaya, Changwat Nakhon Pathom, 73170, Thailand

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