Clinical trials
Back Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting back pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 393 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - 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 - NCT06892977Enrolling by invitation
Stress and pain interaction study
This study looks at how stress affects pain sensitivity and how the brain processes pain. It uses MRI scans to see brain activity while participants experience mild pain, which may help improve pain treatments.
GhentAges 18–55 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07579182RecruitingPhase 1
How Exercise and Hormones Affect Pain in Women
This study looks at how exercise affects pain and hormone levels in women. Researchers will ask you about your activity level, do some physical tests, and measure how your body responds to exercise over several visits.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - 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 - 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 - NCT06827262Recruiting
A procedure for vertebrogenic back pain relief
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure that uses a special device to target and treat nerve-related back pain coming from the vertebrae (the bones in your spine). It may offer lasting relief without more major surgery.
Flagstaff, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06763653Recruiting
Low-frequency device for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a new device that uses very low-frequency electrical pulses to treat chronic low back pain. It is for people whose pain hasn't improved with other treatments and who are not candidates for stronger therapies.
Norwood, South AustraliaAges 22 years+ - NCT07615816Recruiting
Medical massage therapy for active-duty service members with recent lower back pain
This study tests whether massage therapy can help active-duty service members who have had lower back pain for 1–3 months. Researchers want to see if massage reduces pain and improves function.
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WashingtonAges 18–64 - NCT06696300Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe can help reduce chronic low back pain. You will practice specific breathing exercises and see if they improve your pain and function.
Kırşehir, CenterAges 18–65 - NCT06679205Recruiting
Multidisciplinary care for long-term low back pain
This study tests a team-based, non-drug treatment program for long-term low back pain. It combines physical therapy, education, and support to help reduce pain and improve daily function.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07587047RecruitingPhase 1
Stem cell study for chronic lower back pain
This study tests a stem cell treatment for people with ongoing lower back pain. It aims to see if the therapy can help reduce pain and improve your quality of life.
Winter Park, FloridaAges 18–85 - NCT07652944Recruiting
Magnetic field therapy for chronic lower back pain
This trial tests whether magnetic fields applied to your back can relieve chronic lower back pain that has lasted at least 12 weeks. It's for people aged 18 to 64 who are willing to attend all study visits.
Edwards Air Force Base, CaliforniaAges 18–64 - NCT06395428RecruitingPhase 4
Haloperidol for severe back pain in the ER
This study tests whether the medication haloperidol, given in the emergency room, can help relieve severe back pain that started on its own (not from an injury). It compares haloperidol to a common pain reliever called ketorolac.
Kalamazoo, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT05909709RecruitingPhase 1
Tested injections for chronic facet-related back pain
This Phase 1 study tests the safety of an injection called Alocyte in adults with long-lasting back pain coming from the facet joints. If you qualify, you may be followed closely to check side effects and how you respond over multiple visits.
North Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05851196Recruiting
Personalized exercise for recurrent low back pain
This study looks at how back muscle features can help tailor an exercise program for people with recurring, non-specific low back pain. It may help by matching exercises to your specific back function and symptoms.
DiepenbeekAges 18–60 - NCT04783454Recruiting
Preventing neck and back pain in teleworkers
This study tests ways to prevent neck and back pain in people who work at a computer from home or an office. If you qualify, you may be assigned to an intervention aimed at reducing pain and improving comfort.
Ghent, East FlandersAges 18–69 - NCT04704297RecruitingPhase 4
Trigger point shots for low back muscle pain
This trial tests whether injecting sore “trigger points” in low back muscles helps improve chronic low back pain. It compares treatments in people with specific low back muscle pain patterns and excludes several other causes of pain.
Tacoma, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT03829631Recruiting
Test of a back brace for non-dangerous low back pain in ER
This trial studies whether using a lumbar brace in the emergency department helps people with non-serious low back pain recover better. You may be asked to try the brace when you come to the ER for back pain that is not caused by a dangerous underlying condition.
PerthAges 18–65 - NCT03707288Recruiting
Exercise study for neck and low back pain in medical students
This study looks at neck and low back pain in medical students and asks participants to follow a set exercise plan for a period of time. It may help researchers understand what kind of exercise support could improve symptoms in students.
Kingston, KingstonAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for back pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 393 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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