Clinical trials
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting chronic musculoskeletal pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 121 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07682519Recruiting
Home vs. in-person rehab for hemophilia pain
This study compares a rehabilitation program you can do at home using video calls (telerehabilitation) with in-person rehabilitation sessions. The goal is to see if the home-based option works as well as office visits for reducing chronic joint pain in adults with hemophilia.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–60 - NCT05750212Recruiting
Study of pelvic pain health and overlapping pain conditions
This study looks at women’s chronic pelvic pain that comes with other common pain conditions. It may help researchers understand what supports pelvic and pelvic-floor health when pain has lasted for months.
Maywood, IllinoisAges 21–80 - NCT06083597Enrolling by invitation
Developing a pelvic pain questionnaire for women
This study aims to develop a new questionnaire to better understand and measure chronic pelvic pain in women, especially when it's linked to enlarged pelvic veins. You will be asked to take part in interviews and fill out surveys to help create a tool that reflects your experience.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT07683273Enrolling by invitation
Breathing exercises for neck and upper back pain
This study tests whether diaphragmatic breathing exercises can help reduce chronic, non-specific neck and upper back pain. If you have this type of pain that is not caused by an injury or disease, you may be able to join.
Trabzon, OrtahisarAges 18–60 - NCT06854809Recruiting
Cognitive therapy vs. exercises for chronic shoulder pain
This study compares two non-surgical treatments for long-lasting shoulder pain: a new approach called cognitive functional therapy that combines movement with education, versus standard exercises. If you have chronic shoulder pain and are looking for a drug-free option, this trial may help you find which treatment works better.
São Carlos, São PauloAges 18–65 - NCT07265557Recruiting
Comparing two pain plans after orthopedic surgery
This trial compares two different pain medication plans after major orthopedic surgery. It aims to find which plan helps you recover with less pain and fewer side effects.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06052384Recruiting
Better sleep care for chronic pain patients
This study tests whether adding a sleep specialist to your pain care team can help you feel better. If you have chronic pain (lasting over 3 months) and are now seeing a pain doctor for the first time, you may be able to join.
Le Puy-en-VelayAges 18 years+ - NCT07733583Recruiting
Pelvic floor therapy and exercise for endometriosis pain
This study tests whether a special type of physical therapy (pelvic floor therapy) combined with exercise can help reduce chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis. It aims to see if these treatments improve pain, daily function, and quality of life.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–45 - NCT06671925Recruiting
Support program for chronic pain and loneliness in older adults
This trial tests a program led by community health workers to help older adults manage chronic pain and reduce loneliness. It aims to improve your well-being through support and guidance.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 60 years+ - NCT06246929Recruiting
Healthy aging for Black adults with chronic pain and memory concerns
This study tests a program to help Black adults aged 50+ manage chronic pain and early memory changes. It compares two approaches to see which works better for improving daily life and thinking skills.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT07532070Recruiting
Exercise and Therapy for Chronic Pain and Sleep Problems
This study tests whether exercise, talk therapy for sleep problems, or both together can help people with long-term back, hip, or knee pain who also struggle with sleep. You'll attend video appointments and try one of these approaches for several weeks.
San Antonio, NevadaAges 18 years+ - NCT07347054Recruiting
Trigger point injection for shoulder arthritis pain
This study tests whether injecting a medication into painful knots in the shoulder muscle can reduce pain from shoulder arthritis. It may be a good option if you have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months and other treatments haven't worked well enough.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 45 years+ - NCT07746284Enrolling by invitation
Understanding knee osteoarthritis through computer modeling
This study looks at how knee osteoarthritis pain works and aims to build a computer model to better understand it. By joining, you may help doctors improve future treatments for chronic knee pain.
Herndon, VirginiaAges 18–99 - NCT07217821Recruiting
Music and imagery for chronic pain
This study tests a step-by-step approach using music and guided imagery to help people with long-term muscle or joint pain. It's done from home using a device, so you don't need to travel.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07347028Recruiting
Trigger point injections for knee osteoarthritis pain
This trial tests whether injecting medication into muscle knots (trigger points) can reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if other treatments haven't helped enough.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 45 years+ - NCT07347041Recruiting
Trigger point injections for hip osteoarthritis pain
This study tests if injecting pain-relieving medication into tight muscle knots (called trigger points) can reduce hip pain from osteoarthritis. It is for people who still have pain despite trying other treatments.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 45 years+ - NCT06940063Recruiting
Music therapy for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether an active music-based program can help reduce chronic low back pain. It is for adults aged 18 to 65 whose pain has lasted at least 3 months and has been present on most days.
Denton, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06706479Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for balance in older adults with back pain
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation technique (called high-definition tDCS) can improve balance in older adults with chronic low back pain. Participants receive either real or sham stimulation during balance training sessions.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT06621914Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for military with leg injuries
This trial tests a low-weight exercise program using a special cuff on the leg (blood flow restriction) to see if it helps military personnel recover from leg injuries faster. It could be an option if pain is stopping you from doing normal rehab.
Loughborough, LeicestershireAges 18–55 - NCT05814497Recruiting
Brain scan study of how kids process chronic pain
This study looks at how the brain processes pain sensations in children with certain long-lasting pain conditions. It may help researchers understand what’s happening in the nervous system and guide better treatments.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–17 - NCT06999772Recruiting
Combining brain stimulation with physiotherapy for chronic back pain
This study tests if adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to physiotherapy can help veterans with chronic low back pain. It aims to improve pain and function by targeting both the brain and the body.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT05917626Recruiting
Digital program for teens with long-lasting pain
This trial studies whether a digital (phone or computer) program can help teens (ages 12–17) manage chronic pain over time. It’s designed with input from patients and may also show how well the program can be used in real life with families.
Almería, AlmeríaAges 12–17 - NCT06821607Recruiting
Telerehab for chronic low back pain
This study tests if online rehabilitation therapy can help people with ongoing low back pain. You would connect with a specialist from home.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT07207083Enrolling by invitation
Can virtual reality exercise help restore body and mind in chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether doing exercises in a virtual reality (VR) environment can help people with chronic low back pain feel better both physically and mentally. You would use a VR headset to perform gentle movements and see how it affects your pain and fear of moving.
Seoul, SeoulAges 18–40
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic musculoskeletal pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 121 recruiting chronic musculoskeletal 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 chronic musculoskeletal 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 chronic musculoskeletal 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.