Could a High-Tech suit save Caregivers' backs?
NCT ID NCT07333157
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a wearable back support suit designed to reduce back pain in caregivers who lift and move patients. Thirty male caregivers at a hospital wore the suit for two weeks and compared it to a traditional back brace. The goal was to see if the high-tech suit could better ease pain and prevent injury.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- wearable passive back support suit (Angel GEAR soft B10)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give caregivers a practical tool to reduce back pain and prevent injury during patient lifting.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 30 male participants, so results may not apply to all caregivers. The device may not outperform a traditional back brace.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Samsung Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
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