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Brain scans reveal how touch mats could rewire back pain

NCT ID NCT07568353

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: G. d'Annunzio University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study explores how a special mat with sensory bumps can change brain activity in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will scan the brains of 20 patients and 20 healthy volunteers while they lie on the mat. The goal is to see if the mat can help restore the brain's map of the back, which may improve pain and body awareness.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Perceptive surface (SU-PER mat) - a postural mat with sensory cones
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors understand how to retrain the brain to reduce chronic back pain, leading to better rehabilitation strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. It looks at brain changes, not pain relief directly, so results may not lead to a treatment.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 45 years * Right-handed dominance * Good general health condition * Ability to provide written informed consent. For the patient group: \- Clinical diagnosis of non-specific chronic low back pain with a duration of more than 3 months For the control group: \- Healthy volunteers without a history of chronic pain Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to 3T Magnetic Resonance Imaging, such as pacemakers or non-compatible metallic implants * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Presence of significant neurological or psychiatric pathologies * Current use of psychoactive medications. * Sensory or motor disorders of the lower limbs that prevent interaction with the perceptive surface. * Unstable or acute clinical conditions. * Inability to remain still during the MRI scanning procedure

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Conditions

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Low Back Pain

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Healthy Low back pain

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Contacts and locations

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  • ITAB - Istituto di Tecnologie Avanzate Biomediche - Università degli Studi "G. d'Annunzio"

    Chieti, Chieti (CH), 66100, Italy

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