Acute and chronic effects of a trunk decompression device on low back symptoms

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN65032794

Enrollment

Registered

2024-01-19

Start date

2024-01-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-05

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Conditions

Treatment of low back pain with the trunk decompression device. Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

The effects of a single application (acute) and following 4 weeks of training with a trunk decompression device on low back pain will be examined. This will be compared to the 4 weeks without interven

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Individuals suffering from idiopathic chronic low back pain

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Low back surgery 2. Disc hernia

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Electromyography (EMG) data of the lumbosacral erector spinae muscles measured by holding a 20 percent load while standing at pre-test, acute post-test (single session), post-control testing (4 weeks later), post-training intervention (4 weeks after control period) testing 2. EMG data for back endurance test measured using the Biering-Sorenson back endurance test at acute post-test (single session), post-control testing (4 weeks later), post-training intervention (4 weeks after control period) testing 3. Lower back and hamstring range of motion measured using the sit and reach test at pre-test, acute post-test (single session), post-control testing (4 weeks later), post-training intervention (4 weeks after control period) testing 4. Subjective pain while performing physical tests measured using Visual analog pain scales at pre-test, acute post-test (single session), post-control testing (4 weeks later), post-training intervention (4 weeks after control period) testing	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Electromyography (EMG) data of the lumbosacral erector spinae muscles measured by holding a 20 percent load while standing at pre-test, acute post-test (single session), post-control testing (4 weeks later), post-training intervention (4 weeks after control period) testing 2. EMG data for back endurance test measured using the Biering-Sorenson back endurance test at acute post-test (single session), post-control testing (4 weeks later), post-training intervention (4 weeks after control period) testing 3. Lower back and hamstring range of motion measured using the sit and reach test at pre-test, acute post-test (single session), post-control testing (4 weeks later), post-training intervention (4 weeks after control period) testing 4. Subjective pain while performing physical tests measured using Visual analog pain scales at pre-test, acute post-test (single session), post-control testing (4 weeks later), post-training intervention (4 weeks after control period) testing

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Electromyography (EMG) data of the upper and lower erector spinae muscles, and the mean amplitude of the root mean square (RMS) will be analyzed from the EMG data at pre-test, acute post-test (single session), post-control testing (4 weeks later), post-training intervention (4 weeks after control period) testing	—

Countries

Canada

Contacts

Public ContactDavid Behm

dbehm@mun.ca+1 709-864-3408

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026