Smartphone and wearable sensor rehab for lumbar spine degeneration

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The trial will combine inertial measurement unit (IMU) wearables and smartphone camera imaging with multimodal artificial intelligence to monitor pelvic and lumbar movements in real time and create a digital twin of patient motion. Participants will complete functional assessments and then receive individualized pelvic-control exercise programs delivered through a smartphone app that provides instant feedback and corrective cues. Biomechanics and gait-analysis models will be developed to tailor training and track progress over time. Outcomes include changes in functional performance and quality of life, with remote monitoring to support continuity of care.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age between 50-80 years to capture the typical characteristics of lumbar degeneration in this age group.
2. No history of low back pain lasting more than one week or severe enough to interrupt work within the past year.
3. Normal lumbar functional mobility.
4. Ability to walk independently for more than 10 meters.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of systemic joint diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, or multiple sclerosis, which may significantly affect lumbar mobility and gait patterns.
2. Central nervous system disorders (e.g., spinal cord injury, stroke, or Parkinson's disease) that may influence gait and motor control.
3. Vestibular system disorders, to avoid balance abnormalities interfering with gait testing.
4. History of spinal or lower limb surgery, as postoperative changes may affect the accuracy of gait data.
5. Inability to communicate or follow instructions.

Where it's running

• National Taiwan University Hospital
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Wei-Li Hsu, Ph.D.
• Email: wlhsu@ntu.edu.tw
• Phone: 886-2-3366-8127

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.