Improving management of chronic low back pain using activity tracking technology
Actigraphy Enhanced Clinical Chronic Lower Back Pain Management
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · ARBOR MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, LLC · NIH-10710346
This study is looking at how using wearable devices to track your activity can help doctors better understand and manage your chronic low back pain, making it easier for everyone to make informed treatment choices.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | ARBOR MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, LLC (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (YPSILANTI, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10710346 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the management of chronic low back pain by utilizing actigraphy, a method that objectively measures patients' activity levels. By employing wearable devices that track movement, the study aims to provide healthcare providers with reliable data on patients' pain and functional status, moving beyond traditional self-reported measures. The goal is to develop a streamlined approach that minimizes technological burdens for both patients and clinicians, ensuring that the collected data can effectively inform treatment decisions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who suffer from chronic low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients with acute back pain or those who do not have access to the required technology may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate and timely management of chronic low back pain, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using actigraphy for assessing pain-related disability, indicating that this approach could be beneficial in clinical settings.
Where this research is happening
YPSILANTI, UNITED STATES
- ARBOR MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, LLC — YPSILANTI, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KRUGER, GRANT H — ARBOR MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, LLC
- Study coordinator: KRUGER, GRANT H
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.