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An evaluation study on the effectiveness and safety of thermal and massage device interventions on pain reduction and postural alignment in patients with low back pain

A study on the clinical effect and safety evaluation of a local heating and massage device on back pain and postural alignment

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0008212
Enrollment
21
Registered
2023-02-21
Start date
2023-02-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-03-06

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Others(heat and massage device) : - The heating and massage device is composed of two groups of 5-roll that heat up to 60 degrees and move by following the spine shape. The movement of the rolls compr

Sponsors

Korea University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Older adults with chronic back pain - Older adults aged 65 or older

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - Cardiovascular, lung, blood or kidney disease within 3 years - Central nervous system disease - Difficulty performing the program due to severe pain such as surgery or severe arthritis - Uncontrolled clinical diseases such as neuropsychiatric disorders

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual analog scale (VAS): Pain;Spinal curvature test (Body style)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Autonomic nerve examination (stress);Quality of Life Assessment Survey;Safety Assessment Questionnaire for Thermal and Massage Devices;Temperature assessment

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactBumChul Yoon

Korea University

yoonbc@korea.ac.kr+82-2-3290-5684

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CRIS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 9, 2026