CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN

This study is observing patients with chronic disc-related low back pain to compare outcomes from different standard treatments. It will follow 120 adults who receive either minimally invasive spine surgery, surgery combined with their own stem cells, or stem cell therapy alone. …

This study aimed to collect real-world, long-term data on a specific spinal implant (Arcadius XP L) used in back fusion surgery. It planned to follow 60 patients for at least one year after their surgery to see how well the implant worked and check for any safety issues. The stud…

This study is testing whether low-dose laser acupuncture can help reduce pain and improve daily activities for adults with long-term low back pain. Researchers will compare results between two groups of 80 total participants to see if the treatment works. The study will track pai…

This study aimed to see if a patient's own stem cells, taken from their bone marrow and injected into a worn spinal disc, would work better than a standard steroid injection to ease chronic low back pain. It planned to enroll adults with long-term pain from one or two degenerated…

This study is exploring whether looking at specific colors of light can help reduce chronic pain. Researchers are testing the approach in 60 adults with fibromyalgia or chronic low back pain. The main goal is to see if the light therapy is practical to use and to understand how i…

This study is testing if an injection of a patient's own concentrated platelets (platelet-rich plasma or PRP) directly into a painful, inflamed spinal disc can reduce pain and improve function better than a placebo injection. It involves 126 adults with chronic low back pain link…

This study is testing whether a free smartphone app called Stanford SpineKeeper can help people manage chronic low back pain. Participants choose between a 28-day program focused on relaxation or increasing activity, using educational materials from trusted health organizations. …

This study is testing whether two types of non-invasive brain stimulation can reduce pain and improve function for people with long-term, medication-resistant low back pain. Researchers are comparing active stimulation to a fake (sham) treatment in 40 participants to see if it ma…

This study is comparing two procedures that target nerves to relieve chronic low back pain. It tests a newer method that freezes nerves (iovera°) against the standard method that uses heat to burn them (radiofrequency ablation). Researchers will enroll 30 people and track their p…