Shock therapy for back pain? new study tests EMS-Enhanced exercises
NCT ID NCT07411053
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding gentle electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to body awareness exercises can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with non-specific low back pain. About 72 adults aged 18-65 with at least 3 months of back pain will be randomly assigned to either EMS-assisted exercises or standard exercises alone. The goal is to see if the combination leads to better results than exercises by themselves.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 72 people
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- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 65 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged between 18 and 65 years * Diagnosed with non-specific low back pain for at least 3 months * Pain intensity of ≥4 on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) * Ability to understand and follow exercise instructions * Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Specific causes of low back pain (e.g., disc herniation with neurological deficit, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, fracture, infection, tumor) * History of spinal surgery within the last 12 months * Known neurological disorders affecting movement or sensation * Diagnosed rheumatological or inflammatory diseases (e.g., ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis) * Pregnancy * Presence of cardiac pacemaker or implanted electronic devices (contraindication for EMS) * Severe osteoporosis or other conditions contraindicating exercise * Current participation in another structured physiotherapy or rehabilitation program * Cognitive impairment or psychiatric conditions limiting cooperation with the protocol
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