Wearable smart belt coaches back pain sufferers through exercises

NCT ID NCT07555795

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Imperial College London Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a wearable belt that senses muscle activity and gives real-time feedback through a phone app to help people with chronic low back pain perform core exercises correctly. Forty adults with non-specific low back pain will be randomly assigned to use the belt plus standard care or standard care alone for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, disability, and exercise adherence to see if the biofeedback helps improve outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: MMG-biofeedback belt (wearable device with sensors and mobile app)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, home-based tool to help people with chronic back pain exercise correctly and reduce their pain and disability.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not significantly improve pain or adherence compared to standard care alone.

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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.

LOW BACK PAIN NON-SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Imperial College London
RECRUITING

London, United Kingdom

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