A new system to manage pain in people with low back pain
Efficient and Cost-Effective Multimodal System for Pain Management in Low Back Pain
['FUNDING_R01'] · CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10802399
This study is exploring a new way to help people with low back pain by using technology to track how their bodies move and respond, which could lead to better ways to understand and manage their pain.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10802399 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a novel approach to pain management for individuals suffering from low back pain by utilizing advanced technology to analyze facial and body movements. The study aims to improve pain assessment and monitoring through automatic tracking of physical responses during specific movements. Participants will undergo clinical assessments where their movements will be recorded and analyzed to develop reliable measures of pain intensity and occurrence. Additionally, the research seeks to understand psychosocial factors that contribute to chronic low back pain, potentially leading to new prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals experiencing acute or chronic low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with low back pain who are unable or unwilling to participate in movement assessments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate pain assessments and improved management strategies for patients with low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using technology for pain assessment, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES
- CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY — PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HAMMAL, ZAKIA — CARNEGIE-MELLON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HAMMAL, ZAKIA
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.