Can an iPhone app ease your aching back? stanford launches massive study
NCT ID NCT05443503
First seen Nov 05, 2025
Summary
Stanford University is testing a mobile app called Stanford SpineKeeper to help people with chronic low back pain. The app offers two tracks: one focused on relaxation and symptom management, and another on increasing activity. Participants use the app for 28 days to track pain, steps, and quality of life. The goal is to see if this lifestyle program can improve symptoms and daily function.
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Locations
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Stanford University
Redwood City, California, 94063, United States
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
mobile health app (Stanford SpineKeeper)
What this could lead to
If it works, this app could offer a free, easy-to-use tool to help millions manage chronic back pain at home.
What could go wrong
The study is currently suspended, so results are unknown. The app relies on self-reported data and may not work for everyone.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.