Can an app beat paper for back pain relief?

NCT ID NCT06446596

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Valencia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using a telerehabilitation app (TRAK) for home exercises works better than a standard exercise booklet and diary for people with low back pain. Thirty adults with subacute or chronic low back pain will follow an 8-week program, and researchers will measure disability, pain, mobility, and other factors. The goal is to see if the app's AI-powered feedback improves outcomes compared to traditional methods.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: telerehabilitation software (TRAK) and home exercise program
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that telerehabilitation is more effective than standard home exercises for reducing disability and improving mobility in people with low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is non-invasive, so risks are minimal, but the benefit over standard care may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Low Back Pain Motor Activity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LOW BACK PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Valencia
RECRUITING

Valencia, Select One, 46010, Spain

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