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
- 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+ - NCT07112508Recruiting
A dashboard to help physiotherapists improve care
This trial tests a new online dashboard that helps physiotherapists see how their treatment choices compare to others. It aims to improve care for people with muscle, bone, or joint problems in primary care.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07083557Recruiting
Validation study for lab tests on hormones and metabolism
This study checks if lab tests used for hormone, heart, metabolism, and muscle disorders are accurate and reliable. You might be eligible if you are an adult with a body mass index between 16 and 60.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–100 - NCT07074028Recruiting
Tracking muscle changes in ICU patients with sepsis
This study is for people in the ICU with sepsis who need a breathing machine for a long time. It monitors muscle changes during recovery to understand how sepsis affects muscles.
Saint-BrieucAges 18 years+ - NCT07048366Recruiting
Mindfulness in a museum for fibromyalgia pain relief
This study tests whether a mindfulness program held in a museum setting can help women with fibromyalgia feel less pain and improve their quality of life. You would attend sessions in a museum and practice mindfulness techniques.
Chieti, AbruzzoAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT07008105Recruiting
One session therapy for chronic pain
This study tests whether a single 90-minute online session can help people with chronic pain feel better. If you live with ongoing pain and want to try a brief psychological approach without medication, you may be a good fit.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06870162Recruiting
Pain disengagement training: a writing study for chronic pain
This study tests a writing-based program to help people with chronic pain learn to disengage from pain-related thoughts. It aims to reduce pain catastrophizing and improve daily function.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06854913Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder Surgery and Sleep in Workers
This study looks at how shoulder surgery affects the sleep of people who do physical work. If you are having shoulder surgery, researchers want to see if your sleep changes after the operation.
Rome, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06831838Recruiting
Pain management program for breast cancer survivors with joint pain
This trial tests a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) based program to help relieve joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. It aims to improve your quality of life and reduce symptoms.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06797492Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Shoulder Problems
This trial tests whether virtual reality (a computer-made, 3D environment) can help people with shoulder problems recover better. You would use a VR headset for exercises, and the study will see if it improves your shoulder movement or pain.
Roma, ItalyAges 18–75 - NCT06801210Enrolling by invitation
Long-term health after elite weight-sensitive sports
This study looks at the long-term health of former elite athletes from sports that focus on weight, like gymnastics or rowing. Researchers want to understand how retiring from such sports affects your body and mind over time.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT05240014Recruiting
Powered leg braces to help people move more easily
This study tests modular powered leg braces (orthoses) to improve voluntary movement and walking ability in adult participants. It may help you learn whether the braces are safe and useful for your kind of mobility and daily movement.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–85 - 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+ - NCT05700682Recruiting
MRI-guided artery blockage procedure for long-term joint pain
This study tests whether an MRI scan that looks at blood flow can help target a joint embolization procedure to reduce chronic shoulder, hip, or knee pain. It first uses MRI to find signs of increased blood flow, then may use the findings to guide treatment if you qualify.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 25–80 - NCT06716489Recruiting
Exercise study for women with migraine
This study tests whether aerobic exercise can help reduce migraine symptoms and improve how your body senses and responds to pain. It is specifically for women aged 18–48 who have migraine headaches 3–8 days per month.
Ribeirão Preto, São PauloAges 18–48 - NCT06635668Recruiting
ACL injury risk screening study for athletes
This study screens healthy athletes aged 10 to 65 to understand what normal ACL injury risk looks like. It helps set a baseline so doctors can better identify those at higher risk.
Fargo, North DakotaAges 10–65 - NCT06632535Recruiting
Group visits and chiropractic care for older adults with chronic spine pain
This study tests whether group medical visits combined with chiropractic care can help older adults with chronic neck or back pain. If you join, you'll receive chiropractic treatments and attend group visits to learn pain management strategies.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06576570Enrolling by invitation
Improving surgeon ergonomics with AI analytics
This trial uses AI to analyze surgeon posture and movements during acute care surgeries, with the goal of improving ergonomics and reducing physical strain. It may help identify better surgical practices for both surgeons and patients.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT06276530Recruiting
Lung surgery: large incision vs. robotic approach and breathing
This study compares how different types of lung surgery (a large incision vs. robotic-assisted small cuts) affect your posture and breathing. It aims to help doctors choose the best approach for recovery.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06500780Recruiting
Pain and depression support for African Americans
This study tests a program that helps people with both long-term pain and depression. It includes coaching and support to help you feel better and manage your health. The study is for Black or African American adults.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT06512727Recruiting
Pain management study for Black older adults with long-term joint pain
This study tests two different approaches to help Black adults aged 50–92 manage chronic muscle or joint pain in their hips, knees, lower back, or ankles. It aims to find which method works better to reduce pain and improve daily life.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 50–92 - NCT06478628Enrolling by invitation
Insomnia in pain rehabilitation patients
This trial looks at sleep problems in people going through pain rehabilitation. It aims to understand and possibly improve sleep in those with long-lasting pain.
RissaAges 18 years+ - NCT06451588RecruitingPhase 2
Fecal transplant for inflammatory back pain
This study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (a procedure that transfers healthy bacteria into your gut) can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in people with inflammatory back pain (axial spondyloarthritis). It may help if your current treatments are not working well enough.
TromsøAges 18–65
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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.