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
- NCT05794373Enrolling by invitation
Training physiotherapists for disabling low back pain
This observational study looks at how well municipality-based physiotherapists manage disabling low back pain after specific training. It focuses on people with significant low back pain symptoms to see what care works best in real-world settings.
MiddelfartAges 18–65 - NCT05745129Enrolling by invitation
AI tool for personalized care decisions in spine problems
This trial looks at using an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to help guide care choices for people with spine problems. It may help doctors assess whether you need surgery or a different approach, especially when disc herniation isn’t the main issue.
Oslo, NorgeAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT07507604Recruiting
Spinal Adjustment and Pain Relief in Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether a brief hands-on spinal adjustment can affect pain and inflammation markers in people with long-term low back pain. It aims to see if psychological factors like expectations influence how well the treatment works.
Biała Podlaska, Lublin VoivodeshipAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT07163117Recruiting
Back exercises for female university students with back pain
This study tests two different types of back exercises to see which works better for reducing mechanical low back pain (pain not caused by injury or disease) in female university students. It may help you find a good exercise routine if you have had this type of back pain for a while.
CairoAges 18–24 - NCT07532070Recruiting
Exercise and Therapy for Chronic Pain and Sleep Problems
This study tests whether exercise, talk therapy for sleep problems, or both together can help people with long-term back, hip, or knee pain who also struggle with sleep. You'll attend video appointments and try one of these approaches for several weeks.
San Antonio, NevadaAges 18 years+ - NCT07378735Recruiting
Back to Life: early rehab after spinal fusion surgery
This trial tests an early rehabilitation program for people having lumbar spinal fusion surgery to see if it helps them get back to daily life faster. It may be a good option if you live in Copenhagen or Frederiksberg and have had low back pain for more than three months.
Glostrup MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07250568Recruiting
Office exercise program for low back pain in workers
This study tests if a special office exercise program can help people with low back pain feel better, reduce stress, and improve their quality of life. It includes exercises and posture advice for people who work at computers.
Depok, West JavaAges 18–58 - NCT07153653Recruiting
Managing pregnancy pain with Baduanjin exercise
This trial tests whether a gentle mind-body exercise called Baduanjin can help reduce pain during pregnancy. If you are between 14 and 20 weeks pregnant with one baby and have no medical problems that prevent exercise, you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT07298941RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep treatment to help with chronic low back pain
This study tests if improving sleep can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and cope with pain. It involves a sleep-focused treatment program and looks at how it affects your overall well-being.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07776379Recruiting
Predicting recovery with BDNF blood levels in chronic low back pain
This study looks at whether a protein in your blood, called BDNF, can help predict how well you might do with chronic low back pain. By participating, you may help doctors better understand and treat this condition.
Daegu, DaeguAges 20–80 - NCT07776366Recruiting
Study of disc protein levels and disc wear
This study looks at a protein called periostin in the discs of the lower back to see if it relates to how worn down the discs are, which might help improve future treatments.
Daegu, DaeguAges 20–80 - NCT04730700Recruiting
Radiofrequency treatment test for facet back pain
This study compares a nerve procedure (radiofrequency “neurotomy” using an expandable electrode) to non-procedure medical care for long-lasting low back pain from facet joints. It aims to see whether the procedure helps more safely than conservative treatment.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT04085406Recruiting
Deep brain stimulation for hard-to-treat low back pain
This trial studies deep brain stimulation (DBS) to reduce severe low back pain that hasn’t improved after many standard treatments and procedures. It may help people whose pain is long-lasting and not fixable with another surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 40–75 - NCT06524531RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Pulse Energy and Blood Injection for Stubborn Back Pain
This trial tests a new treatment for stubborn low back pain that involves a short pulse of radio waves (a type of energy) and an injection of your own blood cells (called PRP) to help the muscles in your back work better. It is for people whose pain comes from a specific muscle problem and has not gone away with other care.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–70 - NCT07286630Enrolling by invitation
Disability and fear avoidance in physical therapists
This study looks at how common disability and fear-related beliefs are among Egyptian physical therapists who have long-term low back pain. If you qualify, you will answer questionnaires about your pain, your thoughts about movement, and how it affects your daily life.
CairoAges 25–55 - NCT07712406Recruiting
Nerve block for lower back pain from nerve entrapment
This trial tests whether a nerve block can help people with chronic lower back or buttock pain caused by a trapped nerve near the hip bone. You may be eligible if you have had this pain for at least 3 months and it did not get better with other treatments.
Gaziosmanpaşa, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT06715085RecruitingPhase 4
PRGF injections for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether injections of a blood-based treatment called PRGF can help people with long-term low back pain caused by worn discs. It is for those who haven't gotten relief from standard treatments like medication.
Vitoria-Gasteiz, AlavaAges 18 years+ - NCT05880212Recruiting
STOPS low back and leg pain approach for Bangladesh
This trial tests a specific physiotherapy program (“STOPS approach”) for people with long-lasting low back pain or leg pain from the back. It aims to see if the structured treatment, delivered by trained physiotherapists, improves pain and function over about 10 weeks.
Dhaka, UttaraAges 18–65 - NCT07414017Recruiting
Virtual reality exercise for older adults with low back pain
This study tests if using virtual reality during exercise helps older adults with long-term low back pain. You'll do exercises while focusing your attention in different ways, and researchers will see which method works best for reducing pain and improving movement.
Center, Kirşehi̇rAges 65–80 - NCT06860867Recruiting
Nucleus replacement for single-level discogenic low back pain
This trial tests a new device called PerQdisc for people with chronic low back pain from a single damaged disc in the lower spine. The goal is to see if the device can safely replace the inner gel of the disc without major surgery.
Glendale, ArizonaAges 22–70 - NCT06751160Recruiting
Dry needling vs. soft tissue massage for tight hamstrings
This study compares two treatments—dry needling and soft tissue massage—to see which works better for relieving tight hamstring muscles in people with low back pain.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT06080464Recruiting
Doctor satisfaction with VERABAND™ for chronic low back pain
This study tests how satisfied doctors are with a wearable device called VERABAND™ that monitors movement in people with chronic low back pain. If your pain limits your ability to move, you may be able to help researchers understand if this device is useful during your regular non-surgical treatment.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–85
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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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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.