NCT05944354
Wearable Spine Health System for Military Readiness
Enrolling by Invitation
Not specifiedAges 18–64ObservationalOhio State UniversityInvestigator-initiated
~400 participants
Updated 2026-03-27 on ClinicalTrials.gov
At a glance
Recruiting sites
0 of 6 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Predict Work Status
Measured over 2030
Conditions
Where it's being run
6 sites across 5 statesOhio2
Arizona1
New Mexico1
North Carolina1
Virginia1
Who to contact
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Eligibility criteria
Inclusion
Ages 18-64
Able to stand for at least 25 minutes
Able to speak, read, and understand English
Age 18-64
Able to stand for at least 15 minutes
Able to speak, read, and understand English
Within the last 3 months, an episode of low back pain lasting longer than 7 days and/or seeing a health care provider for low back pain and/or on duty/work restriction due to low back pain.
Ages 18-64
Able to stand for at least 15 minutes
Able to speak, read, and understand English
Within the last 3 months, an episode of neck pain lasting longer than 7 days and/or seeing a health care provider for neck pain and/or on duty/work restriction due to neck pain.
Ages 18-55
Able to stand for at least 25 minutes
Able to speak, read, and understand English
Ability to participate in cervical and back endurance training programs as part of standard operations
Exclusion
Known pregnancy
Within the last 3 months, back or neck pain lasting longer than 7 days and/or seeing a health care provider for low back or neck pain and/or on duty/work restriction due to low back or neck pain.
Actively being treated by a medical provider for concussion or traumatic brain injury
Known severe spine curvature or deformity requiring medical treatment (e.g. scoliosis)
Has been diagnosed by a medical provider with severe vertigo, fainting, narcolepsy, or balance disorders with high risk for falling
Any known fractures within the last 3 months that will interfere with the motion assessment
History of spine fracture
Current condition requiring a bracing or immobilization of the spine
History of spine surgery (e.g. fusion, micro-discectomy, or artificial disc replacement)
History of brain or spine cancer
Currently or within the last 90 days, been treated for cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Known severe bone loss or osteoporosis requiring medical treatment and physician-recommended physical restrictions
Current open wounds on the body where the harnesses will be placed on the neck, head, back, or hips
Current osteomyelitis or spine infection
Any other reason that a treating physician, researcher, or participant determines it is unsafe for a patient to perform test
Known pregnancy
Current low back pain is the result of a traumatic injury (wreck, fall, etc.) that occurred within the last 3 months OR is positive for spine instability with imaging
Has spinal fusion across 4 or more lumbar disc levels
Currently being treated by a medical provider for concussion or traumatic brain injury
Known severe spine curvature or deformity requiring medical treatment (e.g. scoliosis)
Has been diagnosed by a medical provider with severe vertigo, fainting, narcolepsy, or balance disorders with high risk for falling
Any known fractures within the last 3 months that will interfere with the motion assessment
Any known spinal instability or spine fractures within the last 6 months
Current condition requiring a bracing or immobilization of the spine
History of brain or spine cancer
Currently or within the last 90 days, been treated for cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Known severe bone loss or osteoporosis requiring medical treatment and physician-recommended physical restrictions
Current open wounds on the body where the harnesses will be placed on the back or hips
Current spine infection or osteomyelitis
Any other reason that a treating physician, researcher, or participant determines it is unsafe for participant to perform test
Known pregnancy
Current neck pain is the result of a traumatic injury (wreck, fall, etc.) that occurred within the last 3 months OR is positive for spine instability with imaging
Has spinal fusion across 4 or more cervical disc levels
Has an occipital-cervical fusion
Currently being treated by a medical provider for concussion or traumatic brain injury
Known severe spine curvature or deformity requiring medical treatment (e.g. scoliosis)
Has been diagnosed by a medical provider with severe vertigo, fainting, narcolepsy, or balance disorders with high risk for falling
Any known fractures within the last 3 months that will interfere with the motion assessment
Any known spinal instability or spine fractures within the last 6 months
Current condition requiring a bracing or immobilization of the spine
History of brain or spine cancer
Currently or within the last 90 days, been treated for cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Known severe bone loss or osteoporosis requiring medical treatment and physician-recommended physical restrictions
Current open wounds on the body where the harnesses will be placed on the neck or head
Current spine infection or osteomyelitis
Any other reason that a treating physician, researcher, or participant determines it is unsafe for participant to perform test
Known pregnancy
Current neck and/or low back pain is the result of a traumatic injury (wreck, fall, etc.) that occurred within the last 3 months OR is positive for spine instability with imaging
Has spinal fusion across 4 or more lumbar disc levels
Currently being treated by a medical provider for concussion or traumatic brain injury
Known severe spine curvature or deformity requiring medical treatment (e.g. scoliosis)
Has been diagnosed by a medical provider with severe vertigo, fainting, narcolepsy, or balance disorders with high risk for falling
Any known fractures within the last 3 months that will interfere with the motion assessment
Any known spinal instability or spine fractures within the last 6 months
Current condition requiring a bracing or immobilization of the spine
History of brain or spine cancer
Currently or within the last 90 days, been treated for cancer with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Known severe bone loss or osteoporosis requiring medical treatment and physician-recommended physical restrictions
Current open wounds on the body where the harnesses will be placed on the back or hips
Current spine infection or osteomyelitis
Any other reason that a treating physician, researcher, or participant determines it is unsafe for participant to perform test
What this trial measures
- Predict Work Status2030
To track functional recovery over time that can predict duty or work status.