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
- NCT06818175Recruiting
Study of back muscle tissue and treatment for low back pain
This study looks at the tissue in your lower back using ultrasound and physical exams. It tests a treatment to see if it helps people with new or long-term low back pain, and also compares results to people without pain.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 18–50 - NCT06825390Recruiting
Ear stimulation and brain imaging for chronic low back pain
This study tests if a non-invasive ear stimulation technique can change brain activity linked to chronic low back pain. You would have a brain scan before and after the treatment to see how your brain responds.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06847763Recruiting
Online pain education for chronic low back pain
This study tests an online class that teaches you about how your brain and nerves process pain, to help you manage chronic low back pain. It is a long-term program you can join from home.
Istanbul, AtasehirAges 20–60 - NCT06869668Recruiting
Chronic low back pain and quality of life study
This study looks at how long-term back pain affects your daily life, physical abilities, and how you feel about moving. It aims to find links between pain, fear of movement, and overall well-being.
Istanbul, BuyukcekmeceAges 18–50 - NCT06891625Recruiting
Movement performance in people with chronic back pain
This study looks at how people with long-term back pain move. It aims to understand movement patterns in chronic back pain, which could help design better treatments.
HuddingeAges 18 years+ - NCT06906211Recruiting
Ultrasound for chronic back pain in veterans
This trial tests if a gentle ultrasound treatment to a specific part of the brain can help veterans with chronic back pain. It aims to see if targeting the insula can reduce pain that spreads to other areas of the body.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21–75 - NCT06924671Recruiting
GLA:D Back Canada program for chronic low back pain
This study tests a program called GLA:D Back Canada, which is designed to help people with long-lasting low back pain. It focuses on exercises and education to improve your back health and daily function.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06938568Recruiting
Personalized back training for low back pain
This study tests a personalized back exercise program for people with long-lasting low back pain that limits their daily activities. The goal is to see if it helps improve physical function and reduce pain.
Lucerne, Canton of LucerneAges 18–65 - NCT06984354Recruiting
Digital treatments for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a smartphone app to help people with long-term low back pain. It aims to see if digital treatments can reduce pain and improve daily function.
Randwick, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06987175Recruiting
Sedante Neo therapy for low back pain
This study tests a therapy called Sedante Neo to see if it reduces pain, improves movement, and boosts quality of life in people with common low back pain. It is designed for adults aged 20–40 whose back pain is mild to moderate and affects daily life.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 5 months–9 months - NCT07033195Recruiting
Virtual reality treatment for chronic back pain
This study tests a virtual reality treatment to help adults with chronic low back pain that is not caused by nerve problems. You would use a VR headset at home and attend some study visits, including an MRI, to see if VR can reduce your pain.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18–85 - NCT07112404Recruiting
Dry Needling for Low Back Pain Study
This study tests a type of dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscles) to see if it helps people with and without chronic low back pain. You may join if you have no recent low back pain or if you have had low back pain for at least 3 months, as long as you have not had major back surgery or certain treatments.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07137065Recruiting
A new approach to managing low back pain in primary care
This study tests a program designed to help people with low back pain get better care from their general practitioner. If you have low back pain (with or without leg pain) and haven't seen your doctor for this same problem in the last 3 months, you may be able to join.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT07137715Recruiting
Wellness and recovery for veterans with chronic back or neck pain
This study tests a psychological program to help veterans manage chronic back or neck pain. It aims to improve your wellbeing and daily function through counseling or coaching sessions.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07150702Recruiting
Close follow-up for low back pain
This study is testing whether closer follow-up care helps people with long-term low back pain feel better faster. You'll receive a standard physical therapy program but with more frequent check-ins to see if extra support improves your recovery.
Istanbul, FatihAges 18–65 - NCT07161661Recruiting
Osteopathic treatment for chronic low back pain in veterans
This trial tests whether adding osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) to standard VA care helps reduce chronic low back pain. OMT involves a healthcare provider using their hands to move and stretch muscles and joints.
Hines, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07190807Recruiting
Optimizing spinal cord stimulation for chronic back and leg pain
This trial tests if a spinal cord stimulator with a new way of adjusting electrical settings (called independent current control) can better manage chronic pain in the back, trunk, or limbs. The goal is to find more effective sequences to reduce pain and improve daily life.
Greenwood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07198412Recruiting
Study on sedation's effect on back pain after spinal anesthesia
This study looks at whether giving sedation (medicine to help you relax) during spinal anesthesia can reduce back pain after surgery. It's for people having certain types of surgery on their lower abdomen or legs.
Banhā, Qalyubia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07319988Recruiting
Shock wave therapy and core exercises for back pain
This study tests if shock wave therapy along with core stability exercises can help reduce long-term back pain in female teachers. It may be a good fit if you have had nonspecific back pain for over 3 months and are at a healthy weight.
IsmailiaAges 16–18 - NCT07339631RecruitingPhase 1
Sodium Aescinate for Chronic Low Back Pain in Adults
This study tests an injectable medication called sodium aescinate (derived from horse chestnut) for people with chronic low back pain. It aims to see if it helps reduce pain and is safe to use.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–65 - NCT07368920Recruiting
TENS for low back pain in adults
This study tests if a non-invasive device called TENS (which uses gentle electrical pulses) can help relieve low back pain that comes from muscle knots or tight bands. The device is applied to the skin over the painful area.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–65 - NCT07392333Recruiting
Nerve ablation for chronic low back pain
This study tests a treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to target specific nerves in the spine that may be causing your low back pain. If you qualify, you would receive the OptaBlate BVN procedure and be followed over time to see how well it works.
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaAges 22 years+ - NCT02991625Enrolling by invitation
Brain scan study to find markers for chronic back pain
This study uses brain imaging (MRI scans) to look for “biomarkers” (measurable signs) that may relate to chronic low back pain. It compares people with long-lasting back pain to healthy volunteers to understand what brain patterns are linked to pain.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18–75 - NCT03270631Enrolling by invitation
Exercises and soft-tissue work for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether a combination of guided movement exercises and “fascial manipulation” (hands-on work on soft tissue) can help people with long-lasting low back pain. It may be an option if your back pain has not improved with non-surgery treatments or if you have post-surgery back pain.
OuluAges Any age
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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.
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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.