BACK PAIN

This study tests a new artificial disc implant (PerQdisc) placed during surgery to treat a herniated disc in the lower back. The implant is meant to replace the removed disc material and help reduce pain and improve function. About 50 adults with leg pain from a herniated disc wi…

This study tests a temporary electrical stimulation device for back pain relief. About 230 adults with chronic low back pain will either receive standard care or the device, which delivers small electrical pulses to nerves in the lower back for up to 60 days. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether teaching new mothers better posture, breastfeeding positions, and shoulder/back exercises can reduce pain and improve comfort while breastfeeding. About 94 mothers who gave birth vaginally and are currently breastfeeding will be randomly assigned to recei…

This study compares two community-based programs for adults with long-term back or neck pain. One program teaches mind-body skills like mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques, while the other focuses on general health and well-being. Participants attend nine weekly sessi…

This study looks at whether Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) can help adults with long-term back pain. It compares PRT to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and usual care. The goal is to see which approach works best for lowering pain and improving daily life. About 150 diverse a…

This study tests if short sessions of exercise plus manual therapy (like massage) done at work can reduce pain and improve productivity in office workers with chronic back or neck pain. About 60 participants will receive either real manual therapy or a sham version alongside exer…

This study aimed to see if MRI scans could measure changes in spinal discs after physical therapy for back pain. Researchers wanted to find out if these scans could predict which patients would get better. The study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results a…

This study enrolls 250 people with long-term back pain who may have early axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a condition that often takes years to diagnose. Researchers will track participants to learn how the disease progresses and test whether early physiotherapy can improve outc…

This study is a registry that follows 500 adults with disc-related back pain who received a VIA Disc NP injection. Researchers will track changes in pain levels, daily function, satisfaction, and pain medication use over a year. The goal is to observe real-world outcomes, not to …