Effectiveness of Motorised Lumbar Support for Non-specific Low Back Pain

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorLaval University

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults between 18 and 65 years old with non-specific low back pain.

Average pain level of ≥3 out of 10 during the previous week.

Pain-related disability ≥10% at ODI.

Pain relief must be present during manual traction, measured by a moderate improvement (+3) on a global rating of change scale (anchors: -7 to +7).

Disqualifiers

Specific cause of low back pain (e.g., fracture, cancer, spinal stenosis, severe spondylolisthesis)

Presence of neuropathic pain (leg or back of 4 at the DN4).

Pregnancy.

Body mass index > 32.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Motorized lumbar support
  • Standard lumbar support

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Laval University

Lead sponsor

Corset Saint-Francis

Collaborator

MedTeq

Collaborator