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Motivating Core-muscle Exercises With Wearable Sensors, Haptics and Interactive Gaming
Led by Imperial College London · Updated on 2026-04-29
40
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
I
Imperial College London
Lead Sponsor
S
Surrey Physio
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a wearable biofeedback smartbelt system can improve pain and disability in adults with chronic lower back pain. The intervention combines a wearable belt that measures muscle activity with a mobile application that provides real-time feedback during exercise. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does the MMG-biofeedback system improve disability, as measured by the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), compared to standard care alone over an 8-week period? * Does the system reduce perceived pain levels and improve exercise adherence in individuals with lower back pain over an 8-week period? Researchers will compare participants receiving the MMG-biofeedback belt alongside standard care to those receiving standard care alone to determine whether the addition of real-time muscle activation feedback leads to improved outcomes. Participants will: * Be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (biofeedback system + standard care) or control group (standard care only) * Complete an 8-week home-based exercise programme, all participants are asked to complete the programme at least 5 times a week * Use the wearable belt and mobile application during exercise sessions (intervention group only) * Receive a booklet with the exercise programme and video links (control group only) * Complete questionnaires on pain, disability, and usability at baseline and after 8 weeks, and at a 3-month follow-up * Have their exercise adherence and engagement monitored throughout the study The study includes an initial pilot phase to assess feasibility, followed by a larger randomised controlled phase to evaluate early clinical effectiveness.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Motivating Core-muscle Exercises With Wearable Sensors, Haptics and Interactive Gaming
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Over the age of 18
- Non-specific lower back pain lasting at least 6 weeks within the past 12 months
- Pain score of 4 or higher on a visual analogue scale or Oswestry Disability Index over 20%
You will not qualify if you...
- History of serious spinal conditions such as malignancy with new back pain, unexplained weight loss, fever, systemic symptoms, recent major trauma, spinal infection, cauda equina symptoms, or progressive neurological deficits
- Spinal surgery or invasive spinal procedures within the past 3 months
- Severe cardiovascular or respiratory disease preventing safe mild to moderate exercise
- Pregnancy or less than three months postpartum
- Known allergy to materials used in the wearable belt
- Cognitive impairment preventing informed consent or following exercise instructions
- Participation in another intervention trial that could affect study outcomes
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Imperial College London
London, United Kingdom
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Research Team
R
Reneira Seeamber Balaghee
CONTACT
P
Paul Bentley
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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