Clinical trials
Facet Joint Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting facet joint pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 14 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03168802Recruiting
Ultrasound and nerve treatment for facet-joint low back pain
This study tests whether a procedure that uses focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) and/or a radiofrequency nerve treatment can reduce long-lasting low back pain caused by facet-joint arthritis. It may help people whose pain improves strongly after a targeted numbing injection to specific back nerves.
Taipei, Please SelectAges 20–79 - NCT07309731Recruiting
Hot vs. cold radiofrequency for chronic low back pain from facet joints
This trial compares two types of radiofrequency treatment (cooled vs. thermal) to see which works better for chronic pain coming from the small joints in your lower back. It is for people who have had back pain for at least 3 months and haven't gotten enough relief from usual treatments like pain medicine or physical therapy.
Zagazig, ElsharqyaAges 30–70 - 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+ - NCT05961800Recruiting
Study ways to evaluate lumbar back pain blocks
This study looks at how well different methods can evaluate a common procedure used for chronic low back pain (lumbar medial branch blocks). If you have long-lasting, everyday back pain and are having this procedure, you may help researchers compare evaluation approaches.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06965452Recruiting
Embolization for back pain from worn-out facet joints
This study tests if a minimally invasive procedure, called trans-arterial embolization, can reduce low back pain caused by aging facet joints (facet arthropathy). It may help people who haven't found relief from other treatments like injections or nerve blocks.
Manhasset, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT03513731Recruiting
Regenerative fat cell injection for facet joint arthritis pain
This trial tests whether injecting regenerative cells made from your body’s fat can reduce pain from facet joint osteoarthritis in the low back. It focuses on people whose pain has lasted months and did not improve with standard care, after a positive diagnostic injection test.
Deerfield Beach, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT07704853Recruiting
Neck joint study for healthy adults 18–35
This study tests a quick neck move (like a chiropractic adjustment) to see how it affects the small joints in your neck. It may help researchers understand how such moves work on healthy tissue.
Fort Myers, FloridaAges 18–35 - NCT07547215Recruiting
TRAQ Minimally Invasive Sacroiliac Joint Fusion Study
This study tests a minimally invasive surgical procedure called TRAQ to treat chronic sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain—a type of lower back and buttock pain. The procedure may help if you've had pain for at least 6 months that didn't improve with non-surgical treatments and have already benefited from diagnostic joint injections.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 21 years+ - NCT01788410Recruiting
MRI-guided freezing treatment for neck, head, and spine pain
This trial studies an MRI-guided procedure that “freezes” targeted nerves or joints to reduce pain in the head, neck, or spine. It may help if your pain comes from a joint problem or a compressed/damaged nerve and you can safely have MRI scans before and after the treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07325513Recruiting
Brain stimulation for Gulf War-related pain
This study tests whether a type of brain stimulation (repeated transcranial magnetic stimulation, or rTMS) can help reduce headaches and body pain in veterans with Gulf War Illness. If you are a Gulf War veteran with ongoing moderate-to-severe pain, this trial could help find a new way to manage your symptoms.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07558278RecruitingPhase 4
LINQ procedure vs standard care for sacroiliac joint pain
This study compares a new procedure called LINQ—which stabilizes the sacroiliac joint (the joint where your spine connects to your pelvis)—against standard pain management for chronic sacroiliac joint pain. The trial tests whether this procedure reduces pain and disability better than medications and physical therapy alone.
Shenandoah, TexasAges 21 years+ - NCT03304730Recruiting
Tracking pain patterns after low back joint injections
This study follows adults with long-lasting low back pain to learn what predicts who improves after a specific type of back joint injection. It mainly helps doctors understand which factors relate to better or worse outcomes over time.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06320899Recruiting
Comparing different rods for lower back spine surgery
This study tests two types of rods (mid/high-flex vs low-flex) used during back surgery for people with degenerative spine problems in the lower back. The goal is to see which type helps reduce pain and improve movement better.
AarbergAges 18–99 - NCT06666621RecruitingPhase 4
Naloxone injection for low back pain
This trial tests whether naloxone, a drug that blocks opioid effects, can change how your body responds to pain injections in the lower back. It may help find new ways to treat low back pain that hasn't improved with physical therapy or oral medications.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for facet joint pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 14 recruiting facet joint 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 facet joint 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 facet joint 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.