LOW BACK PAIN

This study looks at a program called Back to Living Well, which combines exercise, education, and self-management to help people with long-term low back pain. The goal is to reduce disability and prevent pain from coming back. About 90 adults with persistent low back pain will ta…

This study compares two ways to do core stabilization exercises for people with long-term low back pain. One group does exercises at home using a virtual reality app with video calls, while the other group does the same exercises in person at a clinic. The goal is to see if the v…

This study tests whether non-drug treatments like physical therapy and counseling, delivered via telehealth, can help people with chronic back pain feel better and rely less on opioids. About 500 adults from community health centers in Utah will take part. The goal is to find pra…

This study tests a device called AllCore360° to see if it can improve core strength and posture, and reduce low back pain in active-duty military members. About 43 healthy service members at Nellis Air Force Base will use the device during their training. The goal is to help prev…

This study looks at whether specific movement control exercises and a type of hands-on therapy called fascial manipulation can help people with long-term low back pain. About 250 adults will be split into five groups to compare different treatments during a 3-month program. Resea…

This study tests whether remote health coaching, added to usual care, is a practical and helpful way to support people with chronic back pain after they leave the emergency room. Forty adults with long-term back pain will either get coaching or extra education. Researchers will c…

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

This study tests if short sessions of exercise plus manual therapy (like massage) done at work can reduce pain and improve productivity in office workers with chronic back or neck pain. About 60 participants will receive either real manual therapy or a sham version alongside exer…

This study is testing a new, non-invasive device that delivers gentle vibrations to the belly, back, or head to help people with chronic pain conditions like pelvic pain, abdominal pain, low back pain, and migraine. About 50 adults will try the device or a placebo to see if it sa…

This study looks at whether integrative Korean medicine (a mix of treatments like acupuncture and herbal medicine) can safely reduce pain and improve walking in 110 people with low back pain or leg pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis. Participants receive c…

This study tests whether live online yoga classes can reduce pain and improve function, mood, and sleep in adults with chronic low back pain. Forty participants aged 30-80 will take part in twice-weekly virtual yoga sessions for four weeks. The goal is to see if a yoga program th…

This study tests a small electrical device placed near the nerves in the lower back to see if it reduces chronic back pain better than usual treatments. About 230 adults with long-term low back pain will take part. The device is used for up to 60 days and is already FDA-cleared f…

This study follows 150 adults who had a procedure called Intracept, which uses heat to calm a nerve in the spine that causes low back pain. Researchers want to see if patients report less disability and better daily function 3 months later. The goal is to learn how well the proce…

This study looks at whether following standard physical therapy guidelines can reduce pain and disability from low back pain in military members and veterans. Over 4,000 participants will receive physical therapy care as usual, and researchers will track changes in pain, daily fu…

This study tests whether adding aromatherapy massage using lavender and orange oils to standard physical therapy can reduce pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in people with chronic low back pain. About 70 adults aged 18-65 with pain lasting at least 6 months will tak…

This study tests a 12-week structured exercise program for 120 women who currently do not exercise. The goal is to see if it can strengthen chest muscles, improve breast firmness and lift, and reduce low back pain. Participants will either follow the special program or do general…

This study looks at whether a 4-week functional rehabilitation program, focused on physical activity, can improve the natural pain relief that exercise provides in people with chronic low back pain. About 51 adults aged 18 to 60 with persistent back pain will take part. Researche…

This study tests if low-level laser therapy (LLLT) plus educational materials can reduce lower back pain. About 60 adults with moderate to severe pain will receive different frequencies of laser treatment. Researchers will track pain changes using a standard 0-10 scale.

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 study 136 adults aged 18-40 who have movement control issues but no…

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

This study looks at how well wearable motion monitors can track recovery and predict return to duty in military members with low back or neck pain. Researchers will compare motion data and health history from 400 participants with and without spine pain. Participants wear a motio…

This study looks at whether psychological factors like fear of movement, anxiety, and self-confidence can predict how much pain and disability improve after manual therapy for chronic low back pain. Sixty adults aged 18-65 with low back pain lasting over 3 months will receive eit…