Upright Back Posture Device Study
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Back Pain, Back Pain |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Musculoskeletal |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 50 |
| Updated: | 12/9/2018 |
| Start Date: | February 8, 2018 |
| End Date: | September 2019 |
| Contact: | Anna-Christina Bevelaqua, M.D |
| Email: | ab3302@cumc.columbia.edu |
| Phone: | 212-305-1062 |
This is a randomized controlled study to determine if patients between the ages of 18-50
years, with posture related low back pain, who use the Upright device demonstrate improved
pain control and self perception of posture compared to those given standard ergonomic
instruction.
years, with posture related low back pain, who use the Upright device demonstrate improved
pain control and self perception of posture compared to those given standard ergonomic
instruction.
Back pain is a common complaint among students. For many, back pain is directly related to
poor posture while sitting and standing. Those who spend prolonged time sitting in poor
posture often develop muscular imbalances leading to tight chest muscles and weakness in back
muscles. The Upright system is a device which helps provide a sensory reminder to alert users
when their posture is poor. The purpose of this study is to determine if patients who use the
upright posture device demonstrate improved pain control and self perception of posture when
compared to those given standard ergonomic instruction.
poor posture while sitting and standing. Those who spend prolonged time sitting in poor
posture often develop muscular imbalances leading to tight chest muscles and weakness in back
muscles. The Upright system is a device which helps provide a sensory reminder to alert users
when their posture is poor. The purpose of this study is to determine if patients who use the
upright posture device demonstrate improved pain control and self perception of posture when
compared to those given standard ergonomic instruction.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Postural-related back pain
Exclusion Criteria:
- A diagnosis of significant scoliosis, herniated/bulging disc, lumbar spondylolysis,
radiculitis, facet arthrosis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative
spondyloarthropathy.
- Neurologic deficits on exam
- Currently in physical therapy (PT)
We found this trial at
1
site
New York, New York 10032
Principal Investigator: Anna-Christina Bevelaqua, M.D
Phone: 212-305-9416
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