Can a simple traction table ease chronic back pain in obesity?
NCT ID NCT04507074
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether lumbar traction therapy (a device that gently pulls on the spine) can reduce pain and improve function in people with obesity and chronic low back pain. 49 participants received 30 minutes of traction daily for 4 weeks. Researchers measured pain, disability, and blood markers of spinal damage before and after treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
lumbar traction therapy (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a non-drug treatment option for chronic low back pain in people with obesity.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 49 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is short-term and effects may not last.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Poznan University of Physical Education
Poznan, 61-871, Poland