Clinical trials
Muscle Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting muscle pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 118 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05706103Recruiting
Exercise therapy for recurrent low back pain with brain changes
This trial studies whether a specific exercise program can improve recurrent low back pain by changing activity in muscles and the brain. If you have non-specific low back pain that comes and goes over time, you may be asked to do exercises and undergo brain and muscle testing (including MRI).
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 18–45 - NCT07317518Recruiting
Taping for chronic low back pain
This trial tests two different kinesio taping methods for people with chronic low back pain. The goal is to see how taping affects the fascia (connective tissue) in the lower back and whether it can help relieve pain.
Center, Kirşehi̇rAges 18–65 - NCT07404956Recruiting
Comparing surgical and N95 masks for operating room nurses
This study checks how wearing a surgical mask or an N95 mask affects the air quality during surgery (called surgical smoke). It is for operating room nurses who work with surgical smoke regularly.
Bartın, BartınAges 18 years+ - NCT07270276Recruiting
Dry needling for shoulder muscle pain
This study tests if dry needling (a therapy that uses thin needles to release muscle knots) can help with shoulder muscle pain. It uses special tests to measure how the treatment affects your muscles and pain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06806514Recruiting
Exercise and muscle strength in chronic low back pain
This trial measures how well you can use your arms and how strong your breathing and other muscles are if you have chronic low back pain. It aims to understand the links between these factors to improve future treatments.
KırşehirAges 18–65 - NCT06658210Recruiting
Soft tissue massage and pelvic exercises for pelvic scar tissue
This study tests whether gentle massage and pelvic floor exercises can help relieve pain and discomfort from pelvic scar tissue (adhesions) in women who have had a hysterectomy. It may be an option for you if you are married, between 40 and 60, and healthy enough for these treatments.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–60 - NCT05094297Recruiting
Study of muscle contraction training for veteran tiredness and pain
This study tests whether a guided exercise approach using focused muscle contractions can improve pain, fatigue, or low energy in U.S. Veterans. If you’re having trouble doing everyday activities, this program may help you feel better and function more easily.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07729774Recruiting
Spray-and-stretch vs. gentle pressure for back pain
This study compares two hands-on techniques—spray-and-stretch and strain-counterstrain—to see which better relieves nonspecific low back pain. It may help if you have muscle-related back pain without nerve problems or other serious conditions.
Multan, Punjab ProvinceAges 35–50 - NCT04273828Recruiting
Study of muscle changes in chronic low back pain surgery
This study looks at how muscle degeneration relates to nerve-related symptoms in people with chronic low back pain. You may be eligible if you’ve tried non-surgical care but still need surgery to relieve nerve pressure.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07713108Recruiting
Pelvic floor muscle function and endometriosis pain study
This study looks at how pelvic floor muscles work in women with endometriosis-related pelvic pain compared to healthy women. It aims to understand if muscle function is linked to pain, which could help improve treatments.
Pécs, BaranyaAges 18–48 - NCT03808584Recruiting
Core muscle training after abdominal surgery to reduce hernia and pain
This study tests whether guided “core” muscle training after abdominal surgery can lower the chance of developing an incisional hernia and reduce pain. You may be eligible if you’re having abdominal surgery and can safely do the study exercise plan.
KoblenzAges 18 years+ - NCT06374537Recruiting
Exercise program for weak kidney patients
This study tests whether a targeted exercise program can help people who are very weak due to kidney disease. If you are on dialysis, have advanced kidney disease, or have had a kidney transplant, this program may improve your strength and daily function.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06755138Recruiting
Scoliosis, pain, and quality of life in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This study looks at how scoliosis (curved spine) and back pain affect daily life in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Researchers will measure muscle strength and compensation patterns to understand these links.
SeoulAges 11–30 - NCT07198750Recruiting
Pulsed magnetic field therapy for knee osteoarthritis in older adults
This trial tests two types of high-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (one using two modes, another using one mode) to see if they can reduce pain and improve function in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. You would attend 9 treatment sessions and do exercises at home.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 60 years+ - NCT07605754Recruiting
Nerve Surgery Results for Pain After Amputation
This study evaluates how well nerve surgery works for patients with severe, persistent pain in the area where a limb was amputated. Researchers will review outcomes to understand if this surgical approach helps reduce pain that hasn't responded to other treatments.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07636967Recruiting
Ankle Muscle Strength in Chronic Low Back Pain
This study measures the strength and function of ankle muscles in people with chronic low back pain lasting over 3 months. Understanding how ankle muscles work may help explain why some people develop long-term low back pain.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 20–25 - NCT07328126Recruiting
Muscle energy technique for low back pain relief
This trial tests a gentle muscle stretching method (muscle energy technique) on the latissimus dorsi muscle to see if it reduces pain, improves daily function, and increases spine movement in people with long-term low back pain.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–55 - NCT06009263Recruiting
Exercises for chronic low back pain
This study compares two types of exercises to see which one better strengthens a key lower back muscle. It may help if you have ongoing back pain.
Giza, DokkiAges 25–55 - NCT07629141Recruiting
Muscle Position and Dry Needling for Neck Pain
This study tests whether the position of your neck muscle affects how well dry needling (inserting thin needles into tight muscle knots) relieves chronic neck pain. Dry needling may help reduce pain by relaxing tense muscles.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–80 - NCT06452030Recruiting
Testing a new exercise for trunk muscles in low back pain
This study is testing a special training program for the muscles that support your spine. It is for people who have had frequent but mild episodes of low back pain that have recently calmed down. The goal is to see if changing how these muscles work can prevent future pain.
GhentAges 18–65 - NCT07328256Recruiting
Comparing two muscle relaxation techniques for neck pain relief
This study looks at two different gentle stretching methods to see which works better for relieving neck pain. It might help if you have had neck pain for a while and it limits your movement.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 19–44 - 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 - NCT06780904Recruiting
Dry needling plus stretching for neck pain relief
This study tests if combining dry needling with gentle stretching or muscle energy techniques works better for treating neck pain caused by muscle knots (trigger points). It aims to find a simple, effective way to reduce pain and improve movement.
Kandy, Central ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT07547605RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing PRP, Steroid, and Combined Injections for Neck and Shoulder Pain
This study tests three different injection treatments for upper trapezius myofascial pain (a specific type of muscle knot in your neck/shoulder area). Researchers will compare platelet-rich plasma (PRP, made from your own blood), a steroid injection, and a combination of both to see which works best for pain relief.
Kyrenia, KeryneiaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for muscle pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 118 recruiting muscle 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 muscle 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 muscle 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.