Clinical trials
Musculoskeletal clinical trials
Below are recruiting musculoskeletal clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 207 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07536672Enrolling by invitation
Understanding Pain and Sexual Health in Chronic Pain
This study helps develop a questionnaire (survey) that measures how chronic pain affects sexual health and relationships. If you have long-term pain and a stable relationship, your feedback could help doctors better understand and support patients like you.
Kütahya, KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06709963Recruiting
Brain stimulation for older adults with chronic back or knee pain
This study tests a type of brain stimulation called intermittent theta burst stimulation to see if it can reduce pain and improve thinking in older adults with long-term back or knee pain. The treatment involves a non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the brain.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07434115RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Orthobiologics for muscle, bone, and joint problems
This study tests treatments using your body's own healing cells or proteins (called orthobiologics) for muscle, bone, and joint problems. It collects information through digital questionnaires on WhatsApp to see how these treatments work in real life.
Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do SulAges 18 years+ - NCT06820073Recruiting
Stretching study for office workers with neck or back pain
This study tests if a gentle stretching method using a special hammock can help reduce neck and back discomfort for people who sit at work. It's looking for volunteers who have some aches but no serious diagnoses.
Zaragoza, ZaragozaAges 18–65 - NCT07396246RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing two treatments for hip pain
This trial tests if a new artery-blocking procedure works better than platelet-rich plasma shots for people with chronic hip pain (greater trochanteric pain syndrome) who haven't improved with physical therapy or anti-inflammatory drugs.
GuimarãesAges 18–80 - NCT06829875Recruiting
Access to muscle and joint therapy services
This study looks at how quickly people get appointments for muscle and joint problems. It includes patients waiting for foot therapy, occupational therapy, or physical therapy.
Cardiff, WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07388017Recruiting
Using infrared cameras to spot bone or joint infections in children
This study tests if a special camera that detects heat (infrared thermography) can help doctors quickly identify bone or joint infections in children. If successful, it could lead to faster, painless diagnosis without extra blood tests or scans.
Sheffield, South YorkshireAges birth–15 years - NCT07356115Recruiting
Pain patterns and pain location in muscle and sports clinics
This study looks at whether people's pain patterns—measured by a simple questionnaire called PainDETECT—are linked to where their pain is and what caused it. It may help doctors better understand and treat different types of pain.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06747052Recruiting
How gender affects physical activity for preventing joint pain
This study looks at how being male or female affects physical activity habits and how that might help prevent long-term muscle and joint problems. It is open to adults in Lombardy, Italy, who can speak Italian.
Milan, ItalyAges 18–64 - NCT07261553Recruiting
Exercises at home for muscle and bone conditions
This study looks at how well people follow a home exercise program for muscle or bone problems. It aims to understand what helps or makes it hard to stick with the exercises.
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07193095Recruiting
Comparing two brief pain relief programs for chronic pain
This study compares two brief programs (mindfulness skills vs. pain relief education) to see which helps adults with chronic muscle or joint pain feel better. You would attend one or two sessions and complete short questionnaires, all from home.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07173335Recruiting
Healthy lifestyle and pain care for rural residents
This trial tests a program that combines healthy lifestyle coaching with pain management for people living in rural areas who have chronic joint or back pain. It aims to help you feel better and move easier by addressing both pain and habits like diet, exercise, sleep, and smoking.
Coffs Harbour, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07137754Recruiting
Physiotherapy for minor injuries in the emergency department
This study tests whether a physiotherapy-led care model in the emergency department can help people with minor muscle or bone injuries recover better and at a lower cost. If you join, you'll see a physiotherapist instead of a doctor for your arm or leg injury.
Aarhus NAges 18 years+ - NCT07088965Recruiting
Muscle and bone health in dentists
This study looks at muscle and bone problems in dentists who are either in advanced training or already specialists. Researchers want to find out how common these issues are and what might cause them.
BoluAges 25–60 - 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+ - NCT07001449Recruiting
Pain education for chronic muscle or joint pain
This study tests a type of pain education that focuses on communication to help people with long-term muscle or joint pain. It aims to see if learning about pain in a new way can help reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Lamia, Central GreeceAges 18–65 - NCT06940986Recruiting
Holistic pain self-management for military health system patients
This trial tests a holistic pain self-management program for people with long-term muscle or bone pain. It aims to help you take control of your pain through education and support, without relying only on medications.
Fairbanks, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06842017Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder exoskeleton trial for physically demanding jobs
This trial tests a wearable shoulder support device to help people with shoulder conditions do physically demanding jobs with less pain and strain. It may be a good fit if you have a shoulder problem and work in a job that requires frequent arm use.
Rome, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06704061Recruiting
Online yoga vs ACT for chronic pain in veterans
This study compares online yoga with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), a type of talk therapy, to see which helps veterans better manage long-lasting muscle or bone pain. You can join from home through the internet.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06461000Recruiting
EULAR Survey on Rheumatic Disease Impact
This is an online survey from the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) to understand how rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases affect people's lives. Anyone living with an RMD can join and share their experiences.
Kilchberg, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06283199Recruiting
Tracking pain reports with a smartphone app
This trial compares pain reports recorded in real time using a smartphone app to those collected during monthly clinic visits. It aims to understand if daily tracking gives a more accurate picture of symptoms for people with musculoskeletal conditions.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06123286RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Tart cherry and omega-3s for joint pain from hormone therapy
This study tests whether taking tart cherry and omega-3 supplements can help reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer treatment). If you have bothersome joint pain while on this hormone therapy, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05842915Recruiting
Join a national survey database for musculoskeletal care
This trial builds and studies a national database that collects patient-reported outcomes (answers about symptoms and function) and patient/clinic information for musculoskeletal (muscle and joint) care. It may help improve how these services are delivered by showing what works in real-world primary/community care.
Keele, StaffordshireAges 18 years+ - NCT05780502Recruiting
Orthotic and rehab program for lower-limb musculoskeletal problems
This study tests an integrated brace (an exoskeletal orthosis) plus a rehabilitation plan for problems in the legs/lower limbs. It may help improve how you move and function while using a custom brace.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for musculoskeletal?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 207 recruiting musculoskeletal 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 musculoskeletal 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 musculoskeletal 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.