BACK PAIN

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

This study tests a special posture training program for butchers who often have neck and upper back pain from their work. The program focuses on improving muscle control and posture. Researchers will measure pain, sleep quality, and daily function in 50 butchers in Istanbul. The …

This study tests whether Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) works better than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or usual care for veterans with chronic back or neck pain. About 360 veterans will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups and complete questionnaires about their…

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course can reduce back pain and improve daily functioning compared to usual care. It involves 120 working-age adults (18–64) with back pain lasting over 12 weeks. Participants are followed for 2 years to…

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 makes these medications more likely to be misused. About 120 adults with daily back pain will take part in tests measuring pain…

This study looks at how having other chronic health problems alongside back or neck pain affects diagnosis, treatment, and long-term recovery. Researchers will follow 2,000 adults referred to hospital clinics in Denmark. The goal is to understand how multiple conditions impact pa…

This study looks at how levels of certain inflammation-related proteins in the blood change when people with a herniated disc in the lower back receive either physical therapy or a steroid injection. Researchers will measure these proteins before treatment, two weeks later, and t…

This study is a registry that will observe and track patterns of care and outcomes for 500 patients with back pain who have received a VIA Disc NP injection. Researchers will measure changes in pain levels, disability, patient satisfaction, and pain medication use over 12 months.…