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 18 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05424198Recruiting
A new device for neck pain treatment compared to the standard one
This study tests a new device that uses heat to treat neck pain that has lasted at least 3 months. It compares the new device to the standard one to see if it works better or is safer.
Farmington, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07860697Recruiting
MRI study of back pain and spine changes
This study looks at MRI images of the lower back to see how body fat, back muscles, and small spine joints relate to long-term back pain. It may help doctors understand back pain better and improve future treatments.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07839195Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Steroid injection after radiofrequency ablation for back and neck pain
This trial tests whether giving a corticosteroid injection right after a radiofrequency nerve ablation (a procedure that zaps nerve endings to reduce pain) can help prevent the temporary nerve irritation that sometimes happens after. It may help make your recovery more comfortable.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT07790328Recruiting
Long-term safety of the IntraSPINE implant for low back pain
This study checks how safe and effective the IntraSPINE implant is over time for people with low back pain from degenerative discs. The implant is placed in your spine to support it, and this trial helps see if it continues working well for years.
SaranAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07849244Enrolling by invitation
Sacroiliac joint fusion for mobility and pain relief
This study tests a surgical procedure to fuse the sacroiliac joint (the joint connecting your lower spine and pelvis) to reduce pain and improve mobility and function. It is for people with one-sided SI joint pain that has not improved with other treatments.
Post Falls, IdahoAges 21 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for facet joint pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 18 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.
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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.