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Effectiveness of Motorised Lumbar Support for Non-specific Low Back Pain
Sponsor: Laval University
Summary
Low back pain (LBP) represents a common musculoskeletal conditions worlwide, causing substantial disability and economic burden. While traditional semi-rigid lumbar supports are commonly prescribed to alleviate LBP symptoms, their effectiveness remains limited by their static mechanical properties and lack of adaptability to movement patterns. Motorized lumbar support offer a novel approach by allowing the application of controlled decompressive forces while maintaining functional mobility. This experimental study aims to compare the effectiveness between a motorized lumbar support and a standard semi-rigid support in adults with non-specific LBP. Seventy adults with non-specific low back pain (LBP) will be recruited. Primary outcomes (pain intensity and physical functioning \[daily average\]) will be collected daily, while secondary outcomes (average pain intensity over the last week, pain-related disability, etc.) will be assessed at baseline, 3 and 9 weeks after randomization.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Motorized Lumbar Support for Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2026-02-16
Completion Date
2028-09-01
Last Updated
2026-02-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Motorized lumbar support
Participants will be advised to wear motorized lumbar support for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 8 consecutive hours per day throughout the three-week study period. To reach the target of 4 hours, participants will gradually increase their daily wear time : 2 hours on the first day, 3 hours on the second day and 4 hours on the third day.
Standard lumbar support
Participants will be advised to wear motorized lumbar support for a minimum of 4 hours and a maximum of 8 consecutive hours per day throughout the three-week study period. To reach the target of 4 hours, participants will gradually increase their daily wear time : 2 hours on the first day, 3 hours on the second day and 4 hours on the third day.