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Effects of Wearable Passive Back Support Suit on Back Pain in Caregivers

NCT07333157 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2026-01-12

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Summary

The physical demands of patient transport, including lifting and transferring patients, are significant contributors to the high risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Previous studies have demonstrated that these workers frequently experience musculoskeletal pain. Although current prevention strategies primarily consist of passive education on posture, there is a clear need for more active, assistive methods. The emergence of wearable passive back support suits as a potential solution is noteworthy; however, robust clinical research on the effectiveness of these devices in real-world care giving environments is currently lacking.

The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of a wearable passive back support suit on reducing and preventing the incidence of back pain in patient transporters.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

wearable passive back support suit

2-week intervention periods using a wearable passive back support (Angel GEAR soft B10, Angel Robotics, Co., Ltd)

DEVICE

traditional lumbosacral orthosis

2-week intervention periods using a traditional lumbosacral orthosis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Samsung Medical Center

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
19 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-03-21
Primary Completion
2025-07-24
Completion
2025-07-24

Countries

  • South Korea

Study Locations

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