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
- 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 - NCT07639060Recruiting
Pain Relief Study Using Freezing Nerve Treatment
This study watches how well a freezing procedure works for chronic pain over 6 to 12 months. Your doctor thinks this procedure could help your pain, and the study simply tracks your recovery through questionnaires to help doctors understand if it works.
Old Saybrook, ConnecticutAges 18 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 - NCT07762170RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injections for back and pelvic pain
This study is testing how well and how safely steroid injections work for different types of back pain. If you join, you'll receive the injection as part of your care and fill out surveys about your pain and ability to do daily activities before and after.
Thornhill, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07630350Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality for Young People With Chronic Pain
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality goggles can help young people (ages 7–21) manage chronic pain in their neck, shoulders, or arms. Researchers want to see if VR activities can reduce pain and improve daily life.
Allison Park, PennsylvaniaAges 7–21 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05963451Recruiting
Testing treatments for long-term low back pain from facet joints
This study focuses on people with long-lasting low back pain that likely comes from the small “facet” joints in the lower spine. It aims to better understand brain, psychological, and biology changes to help optimize treatment for this type of back pain.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18–75 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT05052541RecruitingPhase 3
Oral cannabis for long-term spine pain
This trial studies whether taking cannabis by mouth can safely reduce chronic spine pain and improve daily comfort. You may be eligible if you have long-lasting spine pain and can follow study rules about stopping or limiting other cannabis and certain other treatments.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–84 - NCT05776771Recruiting
Spine movement study for people with back or neck pain
This study measures how your spine and back/neck move using motion testing and equipment. It may help researchers better understand differences between people with spine pain and people without.
Columbus, OhioAges 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06704425Recruiting
How back pain affects thinking in older adults
This study looks at how chronic low back pain might affect memory, attention, and other thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 85. You will complete questionnaires, thinking tasks, and a brain scan to help researchers understand the link between pain and cognitive function.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 60–85 - 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
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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.
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.