Clinical trials
Back Pain Lower Back Chronic clinical trials
Below are recruiting back pain lower back chronic clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 107 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05669027Recruiting
Mobile brain training to help low back pain
This study tests whether mobile “neurofeedback” training can reduce low back pain and improve how much it affects your daily life. You would likely use sensors that measure brain and body signals to guide the training.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–90 - NCT05657964Recruiting
Study of a back pain exercise program for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a structured exercise/education program can help people with chronic lower back pain. You may qualify if your pain and disability scores are high enough and you can complete study activities in English.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05345015Recruiting
Radio waves for muscle or low back pain and function
This trial tests whether a high-frequency radio-wave treatment can reduce pain and improve movement in adults with a muscle strain (hamstring) or acute or chronic low back pain. It may help you feel less pain and function better, depending on your specific injury and medical details.
KavalaAges 18–65 - NCT05231265Recruiting
Lumbar surgery effect on walking complexity in chronic low back pain
This study looks at how lumbar spine surgery (fusion or artificial disc “prosthesis” on one or two levels) affects how complex your walking looks and feels. It may help doctors better understand what to expect from surgery and how it changes movement in people with long-term low back pain.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT04982965RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study brain changes behind cannabis pain relief
This early study looks at how the brain may respond to cannabis to reduce long-lasting lower back pain. You may be asked to follow strict rules about cannabis, opioids, and safety checks (including MRI) to help researchers understand the brain mechanisms.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT07298109Recruiting
Diaphragm Release for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests if releasing tension in the diaphragm muscle can help reduce chronic low back pain. It may be a treatment option for people whose back pain has lasted at least 12 weeks and has no clear cause.
KarabükAges 18–65 - NCT07026058Recruiting
Sound wave therapy for mechanical low back pain
This study tests whether adding sound wave therapy to standard physical therapy helps adults with long-lasting low back pain. It is for people aged 18 to 45 whose pain stays above the knee.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT06709391Recruiting
Spinal fusion vs. no surgery for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a spinal fusion surgery is better than staying with non-surgical treatments for people with long-term, severe low back pain from worn-out discs in the lower spine. It aims to find out which approach offers better pain relief and quality of life.
GothenburgAges 25–65 - NCT06861920RecruitingPhase 4
NSAID use for painful periods to prevent chronic pelvic pain
This study tests whether using NSAIDs (like naproxen) for painful periods can help prevent chronic pelvic pain later on. It's for people with regular, painful periods who are otherwise healthy.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18–35 - NCT07195422Recruiting
Study of a new device for low back pain relief
This trial tests a wearable device called Japet.W+ to see if it can help reduce chronic low back pain. It might be an option for people who have had lower back pain for a long time and are looking for non-surgical relief.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–80 - NCT06994988Recruiting
Smart band-aid study for chronic pain in women
This trial tests a special band-aid that measures chronic pain. Women with chronic pain or healthy women may join to help researchers learn how this device works.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06083597Enrolling by invitation
Developing a pelvic pain questionnaire for women
This study aims to develop a new questionnaire to better understand and measure chronic pelvic pain in women, especially when it's linked to enlarged pelvic veins. You will be asked to take part in interviews and fill out surveys to help create a tool that reflects your experience.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT06661850Recruiting
New imaging test to guide lower back surgery decisions
This study tests a new imaging tool called Nociscan to see if it helps doctors decide who will benefit from lumbar spine surgery for low back pain. It may help predict surgical outcomes and guide treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–70 - NCT07040397Recruiting
Massage therapy study for lower back pain
This study tests whether an electronic approach to massage therapy can help relieve lower back pain. It may be an option if you have persistent lower back pain and haven't used pain medications recently.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05986370Recruiting
Study on back pain and spinal manipulation
This trial tests whether spinal manipulation therapy (a type of hands-on treatment) can help people with long-term low back pain. It also compares their results to healthy volunteers of the same age and sex.
Trois-Rivières, QuebecAges 18–60 - NCT06080464Recruiting
Doctor satisfaction with VERABAND™ for chronic low back pain
This study tests how satisfied doctors are with a wearable device called VERABAND™ that monitors movement in people with chronic low back pain. If your pain limits your ability to move, you may be able to help researchers understand if this device is useful during your regular non-surgical treatment.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT05508360Recruiting
Testing an artificial spacer implant for one-level low back pain
This study tests whether inserting a small artificial implant into a single painful disc can reduce long-term low back pain and disability. It’s for people who tried non-surgical treatments for at least 6 months but still have significant symptoms from degenerative disc disease.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 22 years+ - NCT04226716Recruiting
Studying pelvic pain causes in multiple or first pregnancies
This study looks at why pelvic girdle pain happens during pregnancy, focusing on body sensing (proprioception), stress factors, and inflammation. You may be able to help researchers understand the causes and who is most at risk.
HasseltAges 18–40 - NCT07588490Recruiting
TENS for sudden severe lower back pain in the emergency room
This trial tests a pain-relief device called TENS (a small machine that sends mild electrical pulses through your skin) for people with sudden, severe lower back pain in the emergency department. Researchers want to see if TENS can help reduce your pain quickly without extra medications.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT03852381Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for nerve pain after back surgery
This study looks at how spinal cord stimulation (a device that sends mild signals to the spinal cord) affects nerve pain after lumbar surgery. It also aims to help predict who is most likely to improve and why, comparing patients with and without certain sensory symptoms.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT07286630Enrolling by invitation
Disability and fear avoidance in physical therapists
This study looks at how common disability and fear-related beliefs are among Egyptian physical therapists who have long-term low back pain. If you qualify, you will answer questionnaires about your pain, your thoughts about movement, and how it affects your daily life.
CairoAges 25–55 - NCT07586397Recruiting
Hip Pain Treatment Study With Physical Activity Focus
This study tests a new approach to treating long-lasting hip pain that combines psychology and exercise. It's designed for people whose hip pain is affected by worry or stress, and who aren't as physically active as they'd like to be.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07049029Recruiting
Physical activity and pain resilience study for teens
This study tests if physical activity can help teenagers with chronic pain feel better and be more active. It may help you learn ways to manage pain.
Columbus, OhioAges 12–17 - NCT07048366Recruiting
Mindfulness in a museum for fibromyalgia pain relief
This study tests whether a mindfulness program held in a museum setting can help women with fibromyalgia feel less pain and improve their quality of life. You would attend sessions in a museum and practice mindfulness techniques.
Chieti, AbruzzoAges 18–60
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for back pain lower back chronic?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 107 recruiting back pain lower back chronic studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a back pain lower back chronic trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a back pain lower back chronic trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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