Clinical trials
Low Back Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting low back pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 348 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07579182RecruitingPhase 1
How Exercise and Hormones Affect Pain in Women
This study looks at how exercise affects pain and hormone levels in women. Researchers will ask you about your activity level, do some physical tests, and measure how your body responds to exercise over several visits.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT07588490Recruiting
TENS for sudden severe lower back pain in the emergency room
This trial tests a pain-relief device called TENS (a small machine that sends mild electrical pulses through your skin) for people with sudden, severe lower back pain in the emergency department. Researchers want to see if TENS can help reduce your pain quickly without extra medications.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07589790Recruiting
Virtual Reality and Mindfulness for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether virtual reality combined with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can help reduce chronic low back pain lasting 3+ months. The trial aims to see if this newer approach eases pain and improves quality of life.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 20–70 - NCT07603609Recruiting
Balance Platform Training for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether training on a special moving balance platform can help reduce chronic low back pain. You'll practice exercises designed to improve your balance and core stability over several weeks.
AnkaraAges 18–55 - NCT07615816Recruiting
Medical massage therapy for active-duty service members with recent lower back pain
This study tests whether massage therapy can help active-duty service members who have had lower back pain for 1–3 months. Researchers want to see if massage reduces pain and improves function.
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WashingtonAges 18–64 - 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 - NCT07610044Enrolling by invitation
Pelvic Floor vs. Swiss Ball Exercises for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests two exercise approaches—pelvic floor exercises and Swiss ball exercises—to see which better reduces long-term lower back pain in women. Both aim to strengthen core muscles that support your spine.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07578181Enrolling by invitation
Aromatherapy Massage for Chronic Lower Back Pain
This study tests whether massage combined with essential oils (lavender, orange, and almond oil) can help reduce chronic lower back pain that has lasted at least 6 months. Researchers want to see if aromatherapy massage is a safe and helpful treatment option.
Kırşehir, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT07524010Enrolling by invitation
Electrolysis Treatment for Lower Back Pain in Active Men
This study tests a needle-based treatment called percutaneous electrolysis on the muscles in your lower back to reduce pain. Researchers will analyze how your body responds to understand why it might help with back pain.
VercelliAges 18 years+ - NCT07347457Enrolling by invitation
Rehab and pain relief for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a functional rehabilitation program can improve how your body naturally reduces pain after exercise. It may help people with chronic low back pain who are starting a rehab program.
Villeneuve-d'AscqAges 18–60 - NCT07338877Enrolling by invitation
Stem cell therapy for disc-related low back pain
This trial tests a new treatment that uses your own stem cells to help heal damaged discs in your lower back. The stem cells are injected into the disc during a minimally invasive procedure to reduce pain and improve function.
Košice, Košice RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07306312Enrolling by invitation
How thoughts affect low back pain with manual therapy
This study looks at how your thoughts and feelings about your chronic low back pain affect your pain and ability to move, during a course of manual therapy (hands-on treatment by a therapist). It may help you understand if your mindset influences your recovery.
AthensAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07163546Enrolling by invitation
Lifestyle redesign for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a person-centered lifestyle program to help people with chronic low back pain learn new ways to manage daily activities and reduce pain. It may be a good fit if you have had low back pain for at least 3 months and are looking for non-surgical support.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18–65 - NCT07011537Enrolling by invitation
Digital health program and TENS for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a digital health program combined with a TENS device (a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to help with pain) for people with ongoing low back pain. It compares this approach to standard care, and you would be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.
Eden Prairie, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07005375Enrolling by invitation
Hot mineral water baths for rowers' pain and performance
This trial tests whether bathing in thermal mineral water can reduce pain and improve performance in rowers. It is open to competitive and recreational rowers who train regularly.
Budapest, BudapestAges 14–75 - NCT06892977Enrolling by invitation
How stress affects pain (brain scan study)
This study uses MRI scans to explore how stress changes your experience of pain. Researchers want to understand the link between stress and pain, which could help improve treatments for chronic pain.
GhentAges 18–45 - NCT06829030Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Comparing two injections for low back pain relief
This trial compares two types of injections—one standard anti-inflammatory drug and one simple sugar water solution—to see which works better for treating low back pain in an emergency setting. If you are an adult between 18 and 55 with isolated low back pain, this study may help find a more effective pain treatment.
AksarayAges 18–55 - NCT06807229Enrolling by invitation
Core exercises vs. standard therapy for period-related back pain
This study compares core-strengthening exercises with standard physical therapy to see which works better for easing low back pain during your period. If you have painful cramps that affect your lower back, this trial may help find a treatment that works for you.
Gamasah, Al ManşūrahAges 18–35 - NCT06785363Enrolling by invitation
Pelvic ligament release for postpartum back pain
This study tests a technique to release a tight pelvic ligament that can cause lower back pain after pregnancy. It may help women who recently gave birth and have mechanical back or pelvic pain.
CairoAges 25–30 - NCT06684665Enrolling by invitation
How emotions and social factors affect low back pain
This study looks at how social, psychological, and emotional factors might cause problems with movement and daily life in people with back pain. It could help doctors better understand and treat your pain.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06534593Enrolling by invitation
Physical therapy for low back pain from disc herniation
This trial tests whether physical therapy can help people with a specific type of disc herniation (postero-lateral) by improving pain, stability, walking, and daily function. It may be a good fit if you have low back pain that spreads to your leg or stays in your back.
Islamabad, FederalAges 18–50 - NCT06494670Enrolling by invitation
Trends in muscle and bone pain in U.S. adults
This study looks at how common different types of muscle and bone pain have been in U.S. adults over time. It uses data from a national health survey to understand trends, which may help improve pain care.
Ages Any age - NCT05944354Enrolling by invitation
Wearable system to study spine health for military readiness
This study tests whether a wearable setup can measure spine health during training and daily movement. It may help improve how military members with or without neck or low back pain are monitored and supported.
Luke Air Force Base, ArizonaAges 18–64
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for low back pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 348 recruiting low back 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 low back 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 low back 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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