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Robot suit takes on back pain: new study shows promise

NCT ID NCT05736393

Symptom relief Sponsor: Boston University Charles River Campus Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a wearable robotic suit (called an 'exosuit') could make physical therapy easier and safer for people with low back pain. 44 adults aged 18 to 70 took part. Researchers measured how usable and safe the suit was, and how it affected movement and pain. The goal was to see if the suit could help reduce discomfort during everyday tasks.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

44 people

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Started

Mar 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 * Diagnosis of LBP by licensed medical provider or self-report of lower back pain (initially gathered through partial HIPAA waiver, and confirmed during in-person screening visit) * Self-reported LBP with bending or lifting * Able to walk without an assistive device. * Willing and able to provide informed consent. * Provide HIPAA Authorization to allow communication with the primary healthcare provider (e.g., treating physical therapist) for communication (as needed) during the study period. * Must undergo physical therapy examination with research physical therapist and be assigned a Treatment-Based Classification (TBC) of movement impairment or control impairment. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to attend all scheduled visits and 1-month phone follow-up * Currently pregnant or likely to become pregnant within 6 weeks * Having received surgery to address current LBP * Having pain or symptoms below the knee that seems related to their current LBP * Having current LBP lasting less than 2 weeks * Diagnosed or self-reported neurological disorders effecting motor control (stroke, Parkinson's disease, etc.) * Use of a pacemaker or other implanted medical devices * Currently under treatment for cancer * Skin issues / sensitivity that an exosuit could exacerbate (e.g., Epidermolysis Bullosa) * Any other medical conditions that would preclude safe use of the exosuit device as determined by a physical therapist

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Conditions

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Chronic Pain Low Back Pain

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Low back pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston University Physical Therapy Center

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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