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
- NCT07003113Recruiting
Blood flow therapy for knee and back pain
This study tests a treatment called ischemic preconditioning, which uses a blood pressure cuff to temporarily restrict blood flow to your leg. It may help reduce pain from osteoarthritis in the knee or chronic back pain.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 50 years+ - NCT06963658Recruiting
Isometric Exercise and Pain Sensitivity in Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether a simple, still (isometric) exercise can reduce how sensitive you are to pain. It is for adults with long-term low back pain who can safely do physical therapy exercises.
Bisha, 'Asir RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06943898Recruiting
Core and Breathing Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests if core and breathing exercises can improve balance and body awareness in people with chronic low back pain. The exercises are gentle and focus on strengthening the muscles that support your spine.
Sivas, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT06928597Recruiting
GPR therapy for chronic low back pain
This study tests a physical therapy method called Global Postural Re-education (GPR) for people with long-term low back pain that is not caused by a specific disease. It aims to see if GPR can help reduce pain and improve function.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18–55 - NCT06921694Recruiting
Exercise program for lower back pain
This trial tests a combined exercise program with stretching, strength, and aerobic exercises to help relieve chronic lower back pain. It looks at whether specific movements can reduce pain and improve daily function.
Nottingham, NottsAges 18–45 - NCT06894355Recruiting
Hydrotherapy for athletes with long-term back pain
This trial tests whether group hydrotherapy (water-based exercise) can help athletes with long-term low back pain. It may be a good fit if you are an active athlete, have had back pain for at least 3 months, and train frequently.
NetanyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06829030Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Comparing two injections for low back pain relief
This trial compares two types of injections—one standard anti-inflammatory drug and one simple sugar water solution—to see which works better for treating low back pain in an emergency setting. If you are an adult between 18 and 55 with isolated low back pain, this study may help find a more effective pain treatment.
AksarayAges 18–55 - NCT06718348Recruiting
Lumbar Traction Device for Low Back Pain
This trial tests a supportive device (Japet.W+) that gently pulls on your lower back to help reduce pain. If you have had low back pain for more than 6 weeks without a specific cause, you may join.
Charleroi, HainautAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06702189Recruiting
EXOPULSE Mollii Suit for low back pain
This trial tests a special suit (EXOPULSE Mollii) to see if it helps relieve low back pain. It may be an option if you've had back pain for at least 3 months and are not planning surgery.
Créteil, VAL DE MarneAges 18–75 - NCT06684665Enrolling by invitation
How emotions and social factors affect low back pain
This study looks at how social, psychological, and emotional factors might cause problems with movement and daily life in people with back pain. It could help doctors better understand and treat your pain.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT05540548Recruiting
Podiatry assessment for balance and pain in chronic back pain
This study looks at whether a foot and posture specialist can help measure how balance relates to the pain you feel in chronic low back pain. It may help doctors better understand what to focus on for pain that lasts for months.
ValenciennesAges 18 years+ - NCT06590116Recruiting
Spinal manipulation for chronic low back pain
This study looks at how people feel about spinal manipulation therapy for long-term low back pain. It's for adults who have had pain in their lower back for more than three months and want to share their views on this type of treatment.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06446596Recruiting
Phone-based exercise coach vs. standard home exercises for low back pain
This study compares doing exercises at home with a video coach on your phone versus doing standard exercises you get from a doctor. The goal is to see if the video program helps people with low back pain more than regular home exercises.
Valencia, Select OneAges 18–65 - NCT05754190Recruiting
Smartphone study of mood and symptoms in people with pain
This study uses a smartphone app to track daily pain and mood changes over about 4 months. It’s meant to learn patterns that could help better understand how mood and pain affect each other.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05840302Recruiting
Pain education program to increase activity in chronic low back pain
This trial studies whether teaching “pain neuroscience” (how pain works in the body and brain) helps people with long-term low back pain move more. It compares an education program as part of a multidisciplinary rehab to usual care during your planned hospital stay.
Lamalou-les-BainsAges 18 years+ - NCT05607381Recruiting
Meditation program study for opioid-treated chronic low back pain
This trial studies how meditation may change brain activity and help people with long-lasting low back pain who are already taking prescription opioids. The goal is to understand the “neural” (brain) effects of meditation to improve pain treatment.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05480982Recruiting
Cognitive functional therapy versus Pilates for low back pain
This study compares two exercise-based approaches—cognitive functional therapy and Pilates—to help reduce chronic low back pain in older adults. It may help by improving how you move and manage pain, not just stretching muscles.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 65 years+ - 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+ - NCT04270617Recruiting
Yoga practice for long-term back pain
This study looks at whether regular yoga helps people with chronic (long-lasting) back pain. If you can safely take part in yoga sessions and your pain has lasted at least 3 months, you may be able to enroll.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04164225Recruiting
Testing how qigong affects brain activity in chronic low back pain
This study looks at how doing qigong may change brain activity and physical symptoms in adults with long-lasting low back pain. It’s mainly to see whether the brain and symptom measures can be identified and tracked after qigong practice.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–70 - NCT07328126Recruiting
Muscle energy technique for low back pain relief
This trial tests a gentle muscle stretching method (muscle energy technique) on the latissimus dorsi muscle to see if it reduces pain, improves daily function, and increases spine movement in people with long-term low back pain.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–55 - NCT07719452Enrolling by invitation
Strengthening exercise for chronic low back pain
This study tests if adding a specific low back strengthening exercise to standard physical therapy helps people with long-lasting low back pain. It is for Tricare beneficiaries who have had back pain for at least 3 months without leg pain.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07681336Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for chronic low back pain
This trial tests if stimulating the vagus nerve through the ear can reduce chronic low back pain in people who haven't gotten enough relief from painkillers. It aims to see if this non-invasive treatment can help manage pain without medication.
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 30–60
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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.
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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.