BACK PAIN

This study is testing a synthetic bone graft material called MagnetOs Easypack Putty for use in spinal fusion surgery. The goal is to see if it works as well as or better than current bone graft materials when used alone. About 60 adults with back pain or spine instability from d…

This study tests whether combining shock wave therapy with core stability exercises can reduce chronic, non-specific back pain in female university students. One hundred participants with back pain lasting over three months will be enrolled. The goal is to measure pain relief and…

This study is testing whether cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound from cannabis, can reduce inflammation in the brain for people with chronic low back pain, with or without mild-to-moderate depression. About 80 adults will receive either CBD or a placebo for a period o…

This study is testing whether oral cannabis can safely reduce chronic back or neck pain and help people cut down on strong painkillers like opioids. About 157 adults with long-term spine pain will take cannabis pills or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers will measure pain l…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called Medidux can help patients with common complaints like cough, back pain, or belly pain avoid returning to the hospital after they are discharged. About 417 adults will either use the app to track symptoms for a week or receive stand…

This study tests whether combining counseling with a muscle relaxant (tizanidine) can help people who have used opioids for a long time reduce their painkiller use after elective surgery. About 375 adults aged 18–75 will be randomly assigned to receive the combined treatment, cou…

This study tests if dry needling—inserting thin needles into muscles—can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and improve their quality of life. Researchers will compare three different dry needling sessions in 42 adults aged 18 to 65. The goal is to see if the appr…

This study tests a special posture training program for butchers who often have neck and upper back pain from their work. About 50 butchers in Istanbul will take part to see if the training improves their pain, posture, and sleep quality. The goal is to help them feel better and …

This study tests whether Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) helps veterans with chronic back or neck pain more than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or usual care. About 360 veterans will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups. Those in PRT or CBT will have nine weekly vi…

This early-stage study is testing whether an injection made from cord blood plasma and cells, called Alocyte, is safe for people with back pain caused by worn-out facet joints. The study will enroll 15 adults and give them one of three doses to check for side effects and see if i…

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course can reduce pain and improve daily life for working-age adults (18–64) with back pain lasting over 12 weeks. Half the participants take the course, while the other half continue usual care. Researchers wi…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among medical students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also checks what students know about spine health and tests if a simple exercise program can help reduce their pain. About 1,000 students will take part,…

This study explores how having additional chronic conditions (multimorbidity) impacts people with back or neck pain. Researchers will track 2,000 adults referred to Danish hospital clinics to understand how these combined health issues affect diagnosis, treatment, and long-term r…

This study looks at how stress changes the way opioid painkillers work in people with long-term back pain. Researchers want to understand if high stress levels make it more likely for someone to misuse their pain medication. About 120 adults with daily back pain will take part in…

This study looks at 128 adults with back pain from a slipped disc. Researchers will measure inflammation-related substances in the blood before and after physical therapy or a steroid injection. The goal is to see if these markers can help predict which treatment works better and…