Clinical trials
Musculoskeletal clinical trials
Below are recruiting musculoskeletal clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 216 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT06100926Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for chronic muscle pain
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help reduce chronic muscle pain that is not caused by cancer. If you have fibromyalgia or similar long-lasting muscle pain, you may be able to join.
Udine, Friuli Venezia GiuliaAges 18–50 - NCT05417685Enrolling by invitation
Digital physical therapy for musculoskeletal pain
This trial studies a smartphone/tablet-based care program to help people with neck, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand, hip, knee, or ankle pain. It may help reduce pain and improve function using guided exercises, as long as it is safe for you to do light-to-moderate activity.
Draper, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07753291Recruiting
Yi Jin Jing exercise for muscle and bone health in adults
This study looks at whether a special exercise routine called Yi Jin Jing (a type of traditional Chinese exercise) can help improve muscle and bone health in adults. It might be good for you if you are mostly healthy and want to try a gentle exercise program.
BeijingAges 18–90 - NCT02471352Recruiting
Share skin samples for dermatology research
This study collects and stores biological samples (biospecimens) from people with skin conditions, people at risk, or healthy volunteers. It helps researchers better understand dermatologic diseases and support future skin research.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 1 day–100 years - NCT02257866Recruiting
Study of blood vessel inflammation over time
This study looks at different types of blood vessel inflammation (vasculitis) to learn more about why they happen and how they progress. By joining, you may help doctors better understand these conditions and improve future treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 3 years+ - NCT07321483Recruiting
Reflex therapy for jaw pain
This trial tests if a special reflex therapy can help people with jaw muscle pain that isn't caused by joint damage. It might be a new way to reduce discomfort and improve function.
OlomoucAges 18 years+ - NCT07587242RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a New Therapy for DMD with Exon 44 Mutations
This study tests whether a new medicine called AOC 1044 (delpacibart zotadirsen) can help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) who have a specific genetic mutation. The medicine works by helping the body skip a damaged part of the gene to make a functional protein.
ParisAges 7–16 - NCT07756229Recruiting
Physiotherapy for long-term neck pain
This study looks at how physiotherapy affects brain activity and symptoms in people with chronic neck pain lasting more than 3 months. It aims to see if physiotherapy can help reduce pain and improve function.
San Sebastián, GuipuzcoaAges 18 years+ - NCT07129226Recruiting
Smartwatch monitoring for leg and pelvis cancer recovery
This study uses a smartwatch to monitor your activity and recovery after treatment for sarcoma or bone cancer in your leg or pelvis. It helps your care team keep track of how you're doing from home.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06992375Recruiting
Shoulder manipulation study for volleyball players
This trial tests a shoulder manipulation technique in healthy volleyball players to see if it improves shoulder function and performance. It may help if you play regularly and haven't had recent injuries or surgeries.
GdanskAges 18–30 - NCT06671860Recruiting
Exercises and hands-on therapy for neck pain
This study tests whether combining eye exercises with hands-on therapy helps people with non-specific neck pain (pain not caused by a known injury or disease). It may help improve how your neck moves and reduce discomfort.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06584253Recruiting
Digital addiction study for university students
This study looks at how university students use smartphones and whether they develop digital addiction. It's a simple survey-based study to understand patterns and risks.
Iğdır, IğdırAges 18 years+ - NCT06534203Recruiting
Physical demands on caregivers in long-term care
This study measures the physical tasks and demands faced by full-time caregivers who work with residents in a long-term care facility. The goal is to help improve workplace safety and care quality.
Moncton, New BrunswickAges 19 years+ - NCT05110729Recruiting
Check how injuries affect quality of life in young gymnasts
This study looks at how musculoskeletal injuries change quality of life and life satisfaction for gymnasts ages 8 to 18. It may help sports medicine teams understand what young gymnasts need to feel better and keep doing their sport.
Denver, ColoradoAges 8–18 - NCT03441165Recruiting
Measure knee looseness during ACL and meniscus surgery
This trial checks how loose the knee feels during surgery for ACL reconstruction, ACL revision, or meniscus transplantation. The goal is to better assess knee stability during the operation, which may help surgeons choose the best repair.
Bologna, ItaliaAges 14–65 - NCT07605013Recruiting
Neck Exercises for Office Workers: Building Strength and Function
This study tests whether specific neck mobilization techniques (gentle movements and stretches) can improve neck strength and function in desk workers. You would be a healthy control participant to help researchers understand how these techniques work in people without existing neck pain.
IstanbulAges 18–40 - NCT05111925Recruiting
Testing after-injury and after-recovery readiness for full duty
This study looks at how well service members are able to return to full physical duty after a low-back or leg injury (or to see readiness in those without an injury). It may help improve return-to-duty planning by measuring changes before and after recovery.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–44 - NCT06736106Recruiting
Spine surgery recovery markers study
This trial looks at how certain markers of bone and muscle health might predict complications after spinal surgery. It could help doctors better understand which patients are at risk and improve recovery.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05994833Recruiting
Virtual physical therapy for injured runners
This study tests whether virtual physical therapy sessions can help runners with long-lasting injuries like runner's knee or Achilles tendinitis. You would join online therapy for a month instead of in-person visits, and they will check how you improve.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–65 - NCT07528144Recruiting
Exoskeleton vs. Lead Apron for Surgeon Protection During Aortic Repair
This study compares a new exoskeleton device (a wearable support system) to standard lead aprons for protecting surgeons from radiation during endovascular aortic repair procedures—a minimally invasive surgery to fix problems in the main artery in the abdomen. The trial tests whether the exoskeleton provides better protection and comfort.
Szczecin, West Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 35 years+ - NCT07692126Recruiting
Neck pain and hand strength: core vs shoulder exercises
This study compares two types of exercises to see which better improves hand grip strength and neck pain. If you have had chronic myofascial neck pain (trigger points) in the upper shoulder muscle for over 6 months, this trial may help find which exercise works best for you.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 25–45 - NCT07448857Recruiting
Scapula movement and muscle activity in upper string players with neck pain
This study looks at how the shoulder blade moves and muscles work in violin and viola players who have neck pain. It may help understand why neck pain happens and how to treat it better.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for musculoskeletal?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 216 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.