CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN (CLBP)

This study looks at whether adding a bone-marrow concentrate injection to standard back surgery helps discs heal better in adults with herniated discs. About 90 participants will either get surgery alone or surgery plus the injection. Researchers will track pain, disability, and …

This study tests whether combining electroacupuncture (tiny electric pulses through needles) with ear acupressure (pressing seeds on ear points) can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with chronic low back pain. Seventy-six adults aged 40 to 70 with pain lasting at …

This study looks at whether acupuncture can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with chronic low back pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome (muscle knots). Sixty-four adults will receive either real or sham acupuncture for eight weeks. Researchers will use full-bod…

This study tests whether using a distraction app during exercise helps people with chronic low back pain stick with their program. Sixty adults will be assigned to exercise with or without the app. The goal is to see if better adherence leads to less pain, better function, and im…

This study tests different exercise programs for adults aged 40 to 60 with long-term low back pain. Over 8 weeks, participants will do supervised strength training or special exercises, some with a device that gives feedback on belly muscle tension. The goal is to see which appro…

This study looks at whether adding percussive massage therapy (like a massage gun) with a heat attachment to standard rehab can help people with chronic low back pain. About 48 adults aged 25 to 55 with long-term back pain will either get standard care (exercise and TENS) or stan…

This study tests whether adding a special dry needling technique to standard exercises can reduce pain and improve movement in people with chronic low back pain. About 42 adults with pain near the back of the hip will be split into two groups: one gets needling plus exercises, th…

This study compares virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard physical therapy for people with chronic low back pain. About 48 adults aged 18-65 will do either VR or regular exercises for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure muscle changes, balance, pain, and satisfaction to see if…

This study looks at whether a single dose of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can help people with chronic low back pain become more aware of their body and feel less pain during physical therapy. About 45 adults aged 18-65 with long-lasting back pain will ta…

This study tests a new virtual reality (XR) system combined with AI to help people with chronic low back pain stick to their exercise programs. About 314 adults will either use the XR system at home and in the clinic, or receive standard group therapy. The goal is to see if the X…

This study will follow 600 people with low back pain (300 with acute pain and 300 with chronic pain) for 6 months. Participants will use a smartphone app and a wrist-worn activity tracker to report their pain, movement, emotions, and daily activity. The goal is to better understa…

This study tests whether short voice recordings can estimate pain and physical limitations in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will analyze voice features like pitch and speech rate and compare them to standard pain and disability questionnaires. The goal is to see …