Lower Back Pain study: EMMA massage therapy
Official title Electronic Approach to the Human Massage Therapist
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07040397
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to learn how patients feel about getting a massage from a robot versus a human therapist.
- Who it's for
- People who have lower back pain and are willing to try a massage.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive a massage either from a robot called EMMA or from a human therapist, and will share their experience.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts a short period with a few massage sessions and follow‑up surveys.
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- be 18 years of age or older.
- report a primary pain point in the lower back.
- Pain intensity reported at baseline
- Women of childbearing potential who self-report not being pregnant and agree to employ an effective method of birth control (surgical sterilization...
- be able to participate fully in all aspects of the study.
You likely can't join if
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Patients with the inability to stay in a prone position
- Patients with bleeding disorders
- Patients with allergies and/or local skin affectations
- have used pain medications or participated in a pain treatment within three days of study enrollment.
- have an implanted device (including a lap band) in the targeted area of massage therapy.
See the full eligibility criteria
- be 18 years of age or older.
- report a primary pain point in the lower back.
- Pain intensity reported at baseline
- Women of childbearing potential who self-report not being pregnant and agree to employ an effective method of birth control (surgical sterilization or oral contraceptives, barrier method with spermicides, intrauterine...
- be able to participate fully in all aspects of the study.
- have understood and signed study informed consent.
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Patients with the inability to stay in a prone position
- Patients with bleeding disorders
- Patients with allergies and/or local skin affectations
- have used pain medications or participated in a pain treatment within three days of study enrollment.
- have an implanted device (including a lap band) in the targeted area of massage therapy.
- have used an investigational drug within 30 days of study enrollment.
- have a history of any major cardiovascular events including heart valve disease, ongoing angina, cardiac arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, transient ischemic attack, or peripheral...
- have clinically significant acute or chronic progressive or unstable neurologic, hepatic, renal, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, metabolic disease (such as uncontrolled diabetes type 2) active cancer, actively...
- surgical intervention for pain within 1 month prior to enrollment.
- active infection, wound or other external trauma to the areas to be treated with massage therapy.
- have a known history of any condition or factor judged by the investigator to preclude participation in the study or which might hinder adherence.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Rochester, Minnesota, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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