Clinical trials
Back Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting back pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 395 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06801990Recruiting
Needle angle study for S1 nerve root steroid injection
This study compares two different ways of giving a steroid injection to treat S1 nerve root pain from a herniated disc at L5-S1. It aims to find the best needle angle for delivering the medication and improving pain relief.
Istanbul, MaltepeAges 18–65 - NCT06825650Recruiting
Turkish adaptation of a pain questionnaire
This study aims to adapt a questionnaire about pain into Turkish and check if it works well. Researchers want to see if the questions are understandable and reliable for people with certain types of pain.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18 years+ - NCT06928740Recruiting
Music app vs. gas for anxiety during back injection
This trial tests whether listening to a digital music app can reduce anxiety as well as a standard gas (laughing gas) does in people getting a CT-guided back injection for low back pain.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT06956664Recruiting
Exercise after steroid injection for herniated disc
This study tests whether adding a structured exercise program after a steroid injection for a herniated disc in the lower back helps reduce pain and improve function better than the injection alone. You may be eligible if you recently had the injection but still have significant pain.
ÇankırıAges 18–70 - NCT06982573Recruiting
Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain in Dialysis Patients
This trial tests whether magnetic stimulation can help relieve low back pain and help maintain muscle mass in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. It is for those who have moderate to severe low back pain and are otherwise healthy enough for the procedure.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT07010991Recruiting
AI teaching to improve clinical reasoning skills
This trial tests if an AI-based educational method helps undergraduate students develop better clinical reasoning skills. It compares this approach to standard learning.
Istanbul, Kavacık BeykozAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07085247Recruiting
Role of bacteria in lower back disc disease
This trial looks at whether a specific bacteria, Cutibacterium acnes, is linked to disc problems in the lower back. If you're having surgery for a herniated disc, your tissue sample may help researchers understand the cause.
BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT07094997Recruiting
Massage therapy for healthcare workers with low back pain
This study tests if massage therapy can help healthcare workers with ongoing low back pain. If you qualify, you would receive several massage sessions to see if they reduce your pain and improve your well-being.
Wroclaw, Lower Silesian VoivodeshipAges 30–65 - NCT07173413Recruiting
Quality of phone check-ins after spine surgery
This study checks how well telephone follow-ups work for patients who had lower back surgery at a Danish hospital. It may help improve future care.
Aalborg, AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT07205991Recruiting
Ways to stick with a back-pain mobile app
This trial tests strategies to help people with chronic low back pain use a mobile health app consistently. If you have ongoing back pain and participated in the NOTUS trial, this study might show you better ways to stay engaged with the app.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07224945Recruiting
Emergency room physical therapy for low back pain
This study tests whether physical therapy in the emergency room can help people with new or recent low back pain. If you have back pain that started in the last month, you may be able to join.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07313566Recruiting
Rehab pathway vs usual care after lumbar spine surgery
This trial compares a new rehab program called R3 (which includes pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery support) with standard care for people having lumbar spine surgery. It aims to see if the R3 pathway helps you recover better and return to work faster.
AntwerpAges 18–65 - NCT07355790Recruiting
Does a foam pad make a back belt more comfortable?
This study tests whether adding an extra foam pad to a lumbar belt makes it more comfortable and how it affects your body. You will be asked to wear the belt, walk on a treadmill, and have an MRI.
Saint-EtienneAges 18–50 - NCT07526012Recruiting
Stretching techniques for buttock pain from pinched nerve
This study compares two stretching methods to treat piriformis syndrome, a condition where a muscle in your buttock pinches a nerve. The trial tests whether one stretching approach works better than the other for reducing pain.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–55 - NCT07590050Recruiting
Catgut Embedding for Lower Back Pain and Blood Stasis
This trial tests catgut embedding (a traditional acupuncture technique using absorbable material) to treat chronic lower back pain caused by spine wear-and-tear, particularly for patients whose condition matches a traditional medicine pattern called 'blood stasis.' The goal is to see if this approach relieves pain and improves movement.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18–65 - NCT07595718Recruiting
AI Study of Disease Patterns and Health Data
This research uses artificial intelligence to analyze health information from adults to better understand and predict when major diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer might develop. Your participation could help scientists discover new patterns that improve early detection.
Seoul, Seoul Special CityAges 30–60 - NCT07561489Enrolling by invitation
Study of OsteoPearl Implants for Spine Fractures
This study observes how a biological implant called OsteoPearl helps people recover from recent spine fractures in the mid or lower back. Researchers will track your pain relief and ability to function over time after a minimally invasive procedure to stabilize the fracture.
Williamsville, New YorkAges 50 years+ - NCT07003802Enrolling by invitation
Understanding back muscle control in disc injury
This study looks at how the brain controls back muscles in people with chronic disc injuries. It compares patients before surgery or physical therapy to healthy controls to better understand muscle function.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–60 - NCT06977958Enrolling by invitation
Gluteal enhancement trial for non-active women
This trial tests a program called NASM OPT to see if it can improve hip appearance in women who haven't exercised for the last 6 months. It might help you if you're looking to reshape your hips safely.
Ferdows, South Khorasan ProvinceAges 20–45 - NCT06977919Enrolling by invitation
New exercise method for chest firmness and shape
This trial tests a new technique (called NASM OPT) to help improve the shape and firmness of your chest. It is for women who have not been exercising and who want to enhance their chest appearance without using surgery.
Zahedan, Sistan and BaluchestanAges 20–45 - NCT06965920Enrolling by invitation
Spinal pain and balance study using gentle chiropractic care
This study tests a gentle chiropractic technique called flexion distraction to see if it improves how well you move and balance while standing. It may help if you have spinal pain and can stand with mild to moderate pain.
West Palm Beach, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06715969Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two treatments for low back pain
This study compares two different hands-on treatments for low back pain. It may be a good fit if you have ongoing back pain and haven't had recent therapy or medication.
Gaziantep, sehitkamilAges 35–60 - NCT06337513Enrolling by invitation
Back pain study for early arthritis diagnosis
This trial looks at people with low back pain to find early signs of a spine arthritis condition. It may help diagnose the condition sooner and guide better treatment.
Sønderborg, Southern DenmarkAges 18–48
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for back pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 395 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
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.