AI coaches students through back pain exercises at home
NCT ID NCT07145996
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether an AI-enhanced telerehabilitation program can help college students with chronic low back pain. 120 students will be randomly assigned to either AI-guided exercises with real-time feedback, standard video-only exercises, or usual care. The program uses computer vision to analyze movements through a webcam or smartphone, helping students perform exercises correctly while a physiotherapist provides remote guidance. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain and disability better than standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- AI-enhanced telerehabilitation program with automated video analysis and personalized feedback
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make physiotherapy more accessible and effective for college students with chronic back pain, reducing pain and disability without needing in-person visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 120 participants. The AI system may not work as well in real-world settings, and results may not apply to older adults or people with more severe back problems.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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117 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria * Age 18-30 years, currently enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate study. * Diagnosis of non-specific LBP for at least 3 months. * Baseline pain intensity between 3 and 7 (NRS). * Ability and willingness to perform prescribed exercises and participate in video conferencing. * Access to suitable device and reliable internet. * Informed consent obtained. Exclusion Criteria * Specific causes of LBP (e.g., fracture, tumor, infection, inflammatory disease). * Recent spinal surgery or confirmed disc herniation (within past year). * Neurological deficits or severe comorbid conditions contraindicating exercise. * Pregnancy or current participation in another structured LBP program. * BMI ≥ 35 kg/m² (could impair AI pose detection). * Inability to understand English instructions or complete measures.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Galgotais University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
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