Clinical trials
Chronic Pain (Back / Neck) clinical trials
Below are recruiting chronic pain (back / neck) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 47 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07415941Recruiting
Mindfulness and nerve stimulation for back pain and depression
This trial tests if combining mindfulness-based meditation with a gentle nerve stimulation device (applied to the ear) can help people aged 50–85 with chronic low back pain and depression. The goal is to reduce pain and improve mood without changing your current medications.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 50–85 - NCT05851326Recruiting
Ultrasound and gentle stimulation for stubborn muscle pain
This trial tests whether low-energy ultrasound and electrical/magnetic stimulation can reduce long-lasting myofascial pain in the low back, neck, or tension-type headaches. It may help if your pain has lasted at least 3 months and is still noticeable despite your current treatment plan.
GrazAges 18–99 - NCT07332845Recruiting
Neck and hamstring therapy for chronic pain
This trial tests a special exercise technique that combines shoulder blade and pelvis movements to see if it helps people with long-term neck pain and tight hamstrings.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–40 - NCT07529392Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation plus rehabilitation for chronic back pain
This trial tests a non-surgical treatment that stimulates a nerve in your ear while you do rehabilitation exercises to reduce chronic back pain. It may help if you've had pain for more than 6 months and pain medications aren't working well enough.
Baden, Lower AustriaAges 30–65 - NCT07251959Enrolling by invitation
Exercise vs. exercise plus manual therapy for chronic back pain
This study tests whether a workplace exercise program, with or without hands-on manual therapy, can help reduce chronic spinal pain in desk workers. It is designed for UCAM University staff who have had persistent back pain for at least 3 months.
Murcia, MurciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07215104Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a special type of spinal cord stimulation (called BurstDR) in people with chronic low back pain. If you already have a spinal cord stimulator and it helps your pain, researchers want to see if adding muscle stimulation can provide even more relief.
Charleston, West VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06027099RecruitingPhase 3
Testing tizanidine to help reduce opioids after surgery
This study tests whether adding a low-dose muscle relaxant (tizanidine) to your pain plan after surgery can help you safely lower your opioid use. It's for people who have been on long-term opioids and are having surgery at specific hospitals.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07194239Recruiting
Lifestyle medicine for chronic pain in older adults
This trial tests if lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can reduce chronic muscle or joint pain in older adults. It focuses on people with long-lasting pain from conditions like arthritis.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07193212Recruiting
Osteopathic treatment for low back pain and leg health
This study tests whether a hands-on osteopathic treatment can improve how your legs and feet work if you have chronic low back pain. It may help you understand if this type of manual therapy is a good option for your pain.
Auburn, AlabamaAges 18–65 - NCT07179016Recruiting
Acupressure for chronic pain in rural areas
This trial tests if a self-managed acupressure program can help people living in rural areas manage long-term muscle or joint pain, like neck, back, or knee pain. You would learn to press small seeds on your ear to ease pain.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT07134699Recruiting
Back pain's effect on thinking in older adults
This study looks at how long-term lower back pain affects thinking skills like memory and attention in adults aged 60 to 85. Participants must speak Cantonese, be right-handed, and have normal thinking abilities. The study uses email or text for some tasks.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07125027Recruiting
Exercise and mindfulness for sciatica pain
This study tests a program called Move-MORE that combines exercise and mindfulness to help people with nerve-related leg pain (sciatica) that has lasted at least 3 months. You would use the program at home, attend weekly video sessions for 8 weeks, and complete questionnaires and daily surveys to see if the program improves your pain and quality of life.
Portland, OregonAges 18–75 - NCT07002853Recruiting
Nature walks for chronic back pain in older adults
This trial tests whether spending time in nature can help older adults with long-term low back pain feel better and move more easily. If you are 65 or older and have had back pain for at least three months, you may be able to join.
Saguenay, QuebecAges 65 years+ - 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+ - NCT06969456Recruiting
Exercise and nerve stimulation for chronic back pain
This study looks at whether combining exercise with a type of nerve stimulation (called neuromodulation) can help people with long-term spinal pain that has nerve involvement. It may be an option if you have had pain for at least 6 months and it is severe.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–70 - NCT06915896Recruiting
Chronic back or neck pain: predicting therapy outcomes
This study looks at people with long-term low back or neck pain who are waiting for physical therapy. It aims to find what factors predict how well they will do with different treatment paths.
Florence, FIAges 18 years+ - NCT06918535Recruiting
Relaxation vs muscle technique for neck pain in computer users
This study compares two therapies for neck pain in people who use computers for long hours. The goal is to see which method better reduces pain and stiffness from tight neck muscles.
Karachi, SindhAges 20–45 - 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 - NCT06902233Recruiting
Brain stimulation for chronic low back pain
This trial tests if a non-invasive brain stimulation technique can help people with long-lasting low back pain. It uses mild electrical currents to adjust brain activity and may reduce pain and improve daily function.
Dunedin, OtagoAges 18–75 - NCT06709963Recruiting
Brain stimulation for older adults with chronic back or knee pain
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation to see if it can reduce pain and improve thinking in older adults with long-term back or knee pain. The treatment involves a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT06632535Recruiting
Group visits and chiropractic care for older adults with chronic spine pain
This study tests whether group medical visits combined with chiropractic care can help older adults with chronic neck or back pain. If you join, you'll receive chiropractic treatments and attend group visits to learn pain management strategies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06617494Recruiting
Study of pain control in chronic jaw pain
This study looks at how well the body's natural pain control system works in people with long-term jaw pain (TMD). It compares people with and without jaw pain to better understand why some have trouble turning off pain signals.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–74 - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic pain (back / neck)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 47 recruiting chronic pain (back / neck) 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 pain (back / neck) 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 pain (back / neck) 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.