LOW BACK PAIN

This study looks at a program called Back to Living Well, which combines exercise and self-management education to help people with ongoing low back pain. The goal is to reduce disability and prevent future flare-ups. About 90 adults with persistent low back pain will take part i…

This observational study is testing whether measuring the nociceptive flexion reflex (a spinal reflex) can predict which patients with chronic back or neck pain will get significant pain relief from interventional procedures like epidural injections or nerve blocks. Researchers w…

This study looks at two different ways to manage pain after lower back surgery without relying on drugs. About 267 adults will be randomly assigned to either standard care or an enriched pain management plan. The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain and helps people …

This study looks at whether a non-surgical treatment called spinal decompression can help people with chronic low back pain. About 42 adults with back pain from disc problems or sciatica will receive the treatment over 12 weeks. Researchers will use MRI scans and movement tests t…

This study looks at whether adding aromatherapy massage with lavender and orange oils to standard physical therapy can help people with long-term low back pain. About 70 adults aged 18-65 with pain lasting at least 6 months will receive either aromatherapy massage or a placebo ma…

This study tests a 12-week structured exercise program (NASM OPT) in 120 non-athletic women who haven't exercised in 6 months. The program includes hip thrusts, squats, and glute bridges, progressing through three phases. Researchers will measure gluteal strength, hip shape and l…

This study tests whether a 12-week structured exercise program can strengthen chest muscles, improve breast firmness and lift, and reduce low back pain in 120 women who haven't exercised in the past 6 months. Participants will either do targeted resistance training or general wal…

This study tests whether remote health coaching can help people with chronic low back pain recover after an emergency department visit. Forty adults will receive either health coaching or education sessions over eight weeks. The main goal is to see if this approach is feasible an…

This study is testing a new device that uses gentle vibrations on the belly, back, or temples to help people with chronic pain conditions like pelvic pain, abdominal pain, low back pain, or migraine. About 50 adults will try the real device or a placebo to see if it safely reduce…

This study follows 150 people who received the Intracept Procedure, which uses radiofrequency energy to ablate the basivertebral nerve in the spine. The goal is to see if this reduces disability from chronic low back pain. Participants fill out questionnaires about their pain and…

This study tests two telehealth-based treatments—brief pain education and 10 weeks of physical therapy—to help 500 adults with chronic low back pain. The goal is to improve pain management and reduce opioid use in community health centers. Participants receive sessions via phone …

This study compares two ways to do core stabilization exercises for chronic low back pain: one group does them at home using a virtual reality app with video calls, while the other group does them in person at a clinic. Both groups also get educational materials. The goal is to s…

This study tests if low-level laser therapy, combined with patient education, can reduce lower back pain. About 60 adults with moderate to severe pain will receive different frequencies of laser treatment. The goal is to see if this non-drug approach helps people feel better.

This study looks at whether a coordinated care plan between general practitioners and physiotherapists can reduce disability in adults with chronic low back pain or those at risk of developing it. About 123 participants will be followed for 12 months. The goal is to see if better…

This study tests a device called AllCore360°, which uses rotating exercise to strengthen core muscles. Researchers want to see if it improves posture and reduces low back pain in 43 active-duty military personnel at Nellis Air Force Base. Participants will use the device over sev…

This study tests whether sticking to standard physical therapy guidelines can reduce pain, disability, and the need for extra doctor visits or tests in military members and veterans with low back pain. About 4,000 participants receive physical therapy care as usual. The goal is t…

This study looks at whether a 4-week functional rehabilitation program, focused on supervised exercise, can improve exercise-induced hypoalgesia — the natural pain relief that happens after physical activity — in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure pain th…

This study looks at whether a combination of herbal medicine and Chuna manual therapy (a Korean spinal manipulation technique) can safely reduce pain and improve walking ability in people with low back pain or sciatica caused by lumbar spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Resear…

This study tests whether doing short exercise sessions plus hands-on therapy (like massage) at work can reduce pain and boost productivity in office workers with chronic back or neck pain. Sixty participants will be split into two groups: one gets real manual therapy plus exercis…

This study tests whether live online yoga with added mindfulness (breathing and meditation) helps people with chronic low back pain more than yoga alone. Forty adults aged 30–80 will take part in 4 weeks of twice-weekly video sessions. Researchers will measure pain, function, and…

This study tests whether adding movement control exercises and fascial manipulation to standard multidisciplinary rehab can improve function and reduce pain in people with chronic low back pain. 250 adults will be randomly assigned to different combinations of real or sham treatm…

This study tests a wearable sensor system called AxiSens to see if it can measure spine movement differences between people with and without low back or neck pain. About 20 adults will wear the sensor while doing simple movements like bending forward or sitting. The goal is to se…

This study looks at how different types of stimulation—like brain stimulation, muscle stimulation, and specific exercises—affect movement control and muscle activity in people with low back pain. Researchers will measure movement quality and muscle signals in 136 adults aged 18-4…

This study looks at how a procedure called percutaneous electrolysis affects the body on a biochemical level in people with low back pain. Researchers will take blood samples before and after the treatment to see which proteins and fats change. The goal is to understand why this …

This observational study will enroll 400 military personnel and civilians to compare motion and health history between those with low back or neck pain and those with healthy spines. Participants wear a motion monitor and complete questionnaires over one year. The goal is to deve…

This study investigates whether psychological factors like fear of movement, self-confidence, and mood can predict how much pain and disability improve after manual therapy in people with chronic low back pain. Sixty adults aged 18-65 with pain lasting over 3 months will be split…