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Wearable tech tracks back pain in seniors

NCT ID NCT05167877

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: McMaster University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether wearable devices can be used to monitor activity in older adults with chronic low back pain. 30 participants wore ankle sensors to track movement and reported on their pain and mobility. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and acceptable for future research.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

30 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Elderly patients without chronic low back pain (CLBP) for control group, and elderly patients with CLBP for active group.

Ages

65 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>65 and \<80 years * patients with present and known history of non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP) will be included in the active group * participants without CLBP will be included in the control group * ability to comprehend or understand commands in English language Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of any unstable cardio-respiratory comorbidity such as congestive heart failure, severe coronary disease, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or asthma needing daily treatment with puffers * known history of neurocognitive impairment * known history of untreated or uncontrolled psychological disorders * history of previous back surgery * presence of moderate to severe knee, ankle, or foot pain, and other physical impairments needing walking assistance * participants expected to receive a new medication treatment or injection for their CLBP during the study week

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Bronchiolitis Obliterans Syndrome Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome Low Back Pain

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Chronic pain Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada

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