Lumbar Support Belt for Low-Back Pain in Office Workers (NCT07030816) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Lumbar Support Belt for Low-Back Pain in Office Workers
Japan30 participantsStarted 2024-04-01
Plain-language summary
Background:
Low-back pain (LBP) is common among office workers and can reduce productivity and quality of life. Lumbar support belts are commonly used to manage LBP, but their effectiveness specifically for office workers remains uncertain.
Aim:
This study investigates whether wearing a commercially available lumbar support belt (Guardner Belt) can reduce low-back pain, decrease physical fatigue during computer work, and improve perceived work performance among office workers with chronic low-back pain.
Methods:
Thirty office workers with chronic nonspecific low-back pain were randomly assigned to either wear the lumbar support belt during work hours for four weeks or continue usual activities without the belt. Participants' pain, fatigue, and work performance were assessed before and after the intervention period.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Full-time desk workers
* Chronic nonspecific low-back pain (≥30 mm on a 100-mm visual analogue scale at baseline)
* Age between 20 and 65 years
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Previous lumbar surgery
* Currently receiving pharmacologic treatment for low-back pain
* Planned job-duty changes during the study period
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Low Back Pain Intensity (VAS)
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
2
Physical Fatigue During Computer Work (VAS)
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
3
Self-rated Work Performance (SPQ)
Timeframe: Baseline and Week 4
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07030816
SponsorGeneral Incorporated Foundation Ryukyuseimeisaiseikai, Ryusei Hospital.