Robotic chair eases back pain in new trial
NCT ID NCT06662032
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a robotic device called LumbaCure that gently moves the lower back to help people with chronic low back pain. 50 adults used the device for 15 minutes during their regular exercise sessions. The goal was to see if it reduces disability and pain better than exercise alone.
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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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50 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2024
- Finished
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Jun 2025
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
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 85 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Chronic non-specific LBP (without red flag) * LBP is the principal musculoskeletal condition * Aged between 18 and 85 years old * Able to read and understand questionnaires and communicate with the physiotherapist. * Average Back Pain intensity over the last week above 2, assessed on Numerical Pain Rating Scale from 0 to 10 anchored with "no pain" at 0 and "worst pain imaginable " at 10. Exclusion Criteria: * Suspected or confirmed serious pathology (i.e infection, fracture, cancer, inflammatory arthritis, ….) * Significant sciatica VAS \> 7 * Radiculopathy * Cognitive impairment that precludes participant from consenting, completing investigation questionnaires or complying with recommendations * Previous spine surgery in the last 3 months * Pregnant women * body weight \> 120 kg * Neurological disease * Fibromyalgia
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Jessa Ziekenhuis
Hasselt, Belgium
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Jessa Ziekenhuis
Herk-de-Stad, Belgium
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