Vibrating wearable aims to zap away back pain
NCT ID NCT07816952
First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
Researchers test a wearable device that vibrates when a woman slouches, aiming to improve posture awareness and reduce back pain. The trial enrolls 90 women aged 18 to 25 who have mild to moderate back pain and low posture awareness. Participants use the device for four weeks while researchers track changes in pain, body image, and posture awareness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a wearable posture corrector device that vibrates when posture slips
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way for young women to manage back pain and feel more aware of their posture.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is small and short, so any benefits may be modest or fade. The device could be uncomfortable or distracting, and results may not apply to other groups.
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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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About 90 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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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 25 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Who are studying at \*\*\* University * Women aged 18-25 years * Women without spinal deformities, * No history of spinal surgery, * Back pain rated as VAS ≥ 3, * A Postural Awareness Scale score of ≤ 46, * No diagnosed psychiatric disorders, * No dermatological conditions that would prevent the use of the device Exclusion Criteria: * Not being a student at \*\*\* University * Age \< 18 or \> 25 years * Presence of spinal deformity * Previous spinal surgery * Back pain VAS score \< 3 * Postural Awareness Scale score \> 46 * Diagnosed psychiatric illness * Dermatological conditions preventing device use * Male sex / gender
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