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 345 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06921694Recruiting
Exercise program for lower back pain
This trial tests a combined exercise program with stretching, strength, and aerobic exercises to help relieve chronic lower back pain. It looks at whether specific movements can reduce pain and improve daily function.
Nottingham, NottsAges 18–45 - NCT06906211Recruiting
Ultrasound for chronic back pain in veterans
This trial tests if a gentle ultrasound treatment to a specific part of the brain can help veterans with chronic back pain. It aims to see if targeting the insula can reduce pain that spreads to other areas of the body.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21–75 - NCT06894355Recruiting
Hydrotherapy for athletes with long-term back pain
This trial tests whether group hydrotherapy (water-based exercise) can help athletes with long-term low back pain. It may be a good fit if you are an active athlete, have had back pain for at least 3 months, and train frequently.
NetanyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06910982Enrolling by invitation
Yoga and Mindfulness for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether a combination of yoga and mindfulness exercises can help reduce chronic lower back pain. It compares this program to usual care, and may be a good fit if your pain is bothersome but you are not too afraid that moving will make it worse.
Karachi, SindhAges 25–45 - 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 - NCT06892977Enrolling by invitation
Stress and pain interaction study
This study looks at how stress affects pain sensitivity and how the brain processes pain. It uses MRI scans to see brain activity while participants experience mild pain, which may help improve pain treatments.
GhentAges 18–55 - NCT06891625Recruiting
Movement performance in people with chronic back pain
This study looks at how people with long-term back pain move. It aims to understand movement patterns in chronic back pain, which could help design better treatments.
HuddingeAges 18 years+ - NCT06888895Recruiting
Stretching for tight hamstrings in low back pain
This study compares two types of hamstring stretching techniques (passive vs. active-passive) to see which one improves flexibility more in people with chronic low back pain. It may help you if your hamstrings feel tight and your pain has lasted at least 3 months.
Cébazat, FranceAges 18–65 - NCT06873386Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for glute weakness after back pain
This study tests a non-surgical treatment using a small needle to send gentle electrical pulses to the glute (buttock) muscles. It is for people who have had low back pain in the past and now have weak glute muscles.
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06847763Recruiting
Online pain education for chronic low back pain
This study tests an online class that teaches you about how your brain and nerves process pain, to help you manage chronic low back pain. It is a long-term program you can join from home.
Istanbul, AtasehirAges 20–60 - NCT06827262Recruiting
A procedure for vertebrogenic back pain relief
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure that uses a special device to target and treat nerve-related back pain coming from the vertebrae (the bones in your spine). It may offer lasting relief without more major surgery.
Flagstaff, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06818175Recruiting
Study of back muscle tissue and treatment for low back pain
This study looks at the tissue in your lower back using ultrasound and physical exams. It tests a treatment to see if it helps people with new or long-term low back pain, and also compares results to people without pain.
Blacksburg, VirginiaAges 18–50 - NCT06821607Recruiting
Telerehab for chronic low back pain
This study tests if online rehabilitation therapy can help people with ongoing low back pain. You would connect with a specialist from home.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT06825390Recruiting
Ear stimulation and brain imaging for chronic low back pain
This study tests if a non-invasive ear stimulation technique can change brain activity linked to chronic low back pain. You would have a brain scan before and after the treatment to see how your brain responds.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06785909Recruiting
Understanding why pregnancy back and pelvic pain persists
This study looks at why some women develop ongoing pain in the lower back or pelvis during pregnancy. It tests how your body's sense of movement, fear of pain, and inflammation might be related. You may join if you are early in a single pregnancy and do not have that pain yet.
HasseltAges 18–40 - NCT06153199Recruiting
Managing low back pain in nursery and landscape workers
This study tests a self-management program to help people who work in nurseries or landscaping manage their low back pain. It aims to give you practical tools to reduce pain and stay active at work.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06745453Recruiting
Nerve block for back pain in the ER
This trial tests whether a numbing injection near your spine can quickly relieve sudden back pain that has lasted less than six weeks. If it works, it could be a fast, non-opioid option during an ER visit.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06718348Recruiting
Lumbar Traction Device for Low Back Pain
This trial tests a supportive device (Japet.W+) that gently pulls on your lower back to help reduce pain. If you have had low back pain for more than 6 weeks without a specific cause, you may join.
Charleroi, HainautAges 18 years+ - NCT06709391Recruiting
Spinal fusion vs. no surgery for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a spinal fusion surgery is better than staying with non-surgical treatments for people with long-term, severe low back pain from worn-out discs in the lower spine. It aims to find out which approach offers better pain relief and quality of life.
GothenburgAges 25–65 - NCT06706479Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for balance in older adults with back pain
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation technique (called high-definition tDCS) can improve balance in older adults with chronic low back pain. Participants receive either real or sham stimulation during balance training sessions.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT06703671Recruiting
Acupuncture for disc-related low back pain
This trial tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help people with low back pain caused by a damaged disc. If you have had back pain for at least a month and have not had certain other treatments recently, you may be eligible.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for low back pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 345 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.