Clinical trials
Back Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting back pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 390 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05780021Recruiting
Support program for long-term low back pain after rehab
This trial tests whether a structured motivational support program can help people with long-term low back pain after they finish a rehab program. It may help you stay motivated and improve your day-to-day progress after treatment.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07125027Recruiting
Exercise and mindfulness for sciatica pain
This study tests a program called Move-MORE that combines exercise and mindfulness to help people with nerve-related leg pain (sciatica) that has lasted at least 3 months. You would use the program at home, attend weekly video sessions for 8 weeks, and complete questionnaires and daily surveys to see if the program improves your pain and quality of life.
Portland, OregonAges 18–75 - NCT06671132RecruitingPhase 2
Computer training for pain relief using smell exercises
This trial tests a computer program that uses smell training to help people with chronic low back pain. It aims to reduce pain by retraining brain connections.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–85 - NCT07309731Recruiting
Hot vs. cold radiofrequency for chronic low back pain from facet joints
This trial compares two types of radiofrequency treatment (cooled vs. thermal) to see which works better for chronic pain coming from the small joints in your lower back. It is for people who have had back pain for at least 3 months and haven't gotten enough relief from usual treatments like pain medicine or physical therapy.
Zagazig, ElsharqyaAges 30–70 - NCT04142177Recruiting
Test which pain treatments work best for chronic low back pain
This study compares how well different pain treatments reduce low back pain and improve daily life. You may be asked to start or continue care through the VA and attend in-person sessions while completing pain and activity questionnaires.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07133139Recruiting
Dry needling for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether a treatment called dry needling (using thin needles on muscle knots) helps people with long-term low back pain tied to muscle tightness. It is for those who have not tried this treatment before and whose main pain is in the lower back.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 20–70 - NCT06491121Recruiting
Can high-intensity training with a smartphone help chronic back pain?
This trial tests if a technology-supported high-intensity exercise program can help adults with chronic low back pain. You'll use your own smartphone to help guide the training and attend regular therapy sessions.
Wilrijk, AntwerpenAges 18–65 - NCT07633730Recruiting
Nerve Block for Back Pain in Ankylosing Spondylitis
This study tests whether a nerve-blocking injection in the back muscles can relieve persistent back pain in people with ankylosing spondylitis (a condition causing spine inflammation and stiffness). The injection targets specific nerves to reduce pain while your current disease treatment continues.
Istanbul, PendikAges 18–65 - NCT06471920Recruiting
Telerehab for chronic low back pain in rural areas
This study tests whether a video-based physical therapy program can help people with chronic low back pain who live in rural areas. If you qualify, you'll get telerehabilitation (rehab done at home through video calls) to reduce pain and improve function.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06832852Recruiting
Comparing cost-effective care for muscle and joint pain
This study compares different models of care to find the most cost-effective way to treat common muscle and joint problems (like back, neck, knee, or shoulder pain). It looks at which approach works best for patients with persistent pain to guide future treatment decisions.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT07278570Recruiting
Tracking muscle stiffness with MRI during hands-on therapy for low back pain
This study uses a special MRI scan to see if hands-on therapy (manual therapy) helps reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with chronic low back pain. It aims to find a better way to measure how well this treatment works.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07111286Recruiting
Imagining movements to help chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether imagining movements (motor imagery) can help improve daily function and reduce pain in people with chronic low back pain. You will participate in a rehabilitation program, and if you are in the motor imagery group, you will also practice mentally rehearsing specific movements.
DijonAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06973837Recruiting
Brain study on chronic back pain and insomnia
This study looks at how the brain works in people with chronic low back pain and/or chronic insomnia. It compares these groups to healthy volunteers using MRI and pain tests.
LeuvenAges 18–60 - NCT07785804Enrolling by invitation
Testing a smartphone app for preventing and treating low back pain in nurses
This study tests a smartphone app called SelfBack to see if it helps prevent and manage low back pain in nurses. If you join, you'll use the app and answer questionnaires online over some time.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18–18 - NCT07467070Recruiting
Pilates for posture, core strength, and flexibility in young adults with low back pain
This study tests whether a 6-week Pilates program can improve posture, core strength, and flexibility in young adults with mild to moderate low back pain that has no clear cause. It could help you learn exercises to ease your pain and strengthen your back.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT06796881Recruiting
Comparison of two therapies for long-term low back pain
This study compares two hands-on treatments for people with chronic low back pain. One uses special tools to massage tight muscles, while the other uses gentle pressure on muscle knots. Both aim to help you move better and feel less pain.
CairoAges 25–45 - NCT06785363Enrolling by invitation
Pelvic ligament release for postpartum back pain
This study tests a technique to release a tight pelvic ligament that can cause lower back pain after pregnancy. It may help women who recently gave birth and have mechanical back or pelvic pain.
CairoAges 25–30 - NCT06282770Recruiting
Light therapy belt for lower back pain after spine surgery
This trial tests whether a special light therapy belt can help reduce long-term lower back pain you still have 1 to 5 years after spinal fusion or decompression surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05511012Recruiting
Testing movement-control assessment in low back pain
This study checks whether a therapist’s judgment about how your back controls movement matches objective measurements (more technical testing). It may help improve how low back pain rehabilitation is assessed and planned.
Brest, FinistèreAges 18–99 - NCT05811624Recruiting
Lifestyle program for weight and chronic low back pain
This trial studies whether a lifestyle change program (often diet and activity habits) can reduce long-lasting low back pain in overweight or obese adults. It also aims to see if people can keep their usual care while adding the lifestyle program.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT05706103Recruiting
Exercise therapy for recurrent low back pain with brain changes
This trial studies whether a specific exercise program can improve recurrent low back pain by changing activity in muscles and the brain. If you have non-specific low back pain that comes and goes over time, you may be asked to do exercises and undergo brain and muscle testing (including MRI).
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 18–45 - NCT07510789Recruiting
Low back pain impact in ankylosing spondylitis
This study looks at how different types of low back pain in people with ankylosing spondylitis affect their daily functioning and overall well-being. It aims to better understand these pain patterns so doctors can provide more personalized care.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18 years+ - NCT07134699Recruiting
Back pain's effect on thinking in older adults
This study looks at how long-term lower back pain affects thinking skills like memory and attention in adults aged 60 to 85. Participants must speak Cantonese, be right-handed, and have normal thinking abilities. The study uses email or text for some tasks.
Hong KongAges 60–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for back pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 390 recruiting back pain 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 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 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.
Related conditions
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