MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

This study tests whether sleeping with a weighted blanket (about 10% of your body weight) can help adults with chronic pain feel better. About 44 people will use the blanket every night for 5 weeks and report changes in pain, sleep, and daily activities. The goal is to see if thi…

This study tests a 6-week video program called Reclaim Your Day, where older adults with chronic pain watch peers share how they cope and improve their lives. 100 participants aged 55+ will be randomly assigned to watch either these peer stories or general health videos. The goal…

This study tests whether a coaching program combined with a decision aid can help Black patients with long-term muscle and joint pain and depression use non-drug treatments like physical therapy or counseling. 304 patients will be randomly assigned to either the coaching program …

This study tests a new pain self-management program designed specifically for Black adults aged 50 to 92 who have long-term muscle or joint pain (like arthritis or back pain). The program aims to reduce pain during movement and improve daily life. Researchers will compare pain le…

This study is testing two holistic, non-drug programs to help military members manage chronic musculoskeletal pain. About 608 participants will be randomly assigned to either a single-session class called Empowered Relief, a multi-session program called Move to Health, or usual c…

This study tests whether personalized health coaching can reduce chronic muscle and joint pain in people aged 60 and older. 268 participants will either receive four face-to-face coaching sessions focused on exercise, diet, stress, sleep, social support, and avoiding risky substa…

This study tests whether an 8-week program of mindfulness and body awareness, held in a university museum, can reduce pain and improve quality of life for women with fibromyalgia. About 44 women will be randomly assigned to either the museum program or a control group. The goal i…

This study is testing a self-hypnosis program that runs on a virtual reality headset to help people with HIV manage chronic pain. About 25 adults with HIV and long-term pain will use the software at home for 21 days. Researchers will check if it is safe, easy to use, and if it he…

This study tests a type of talk therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) for veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain. EAET helps people understand and express emotions linked to past stress or trauma, which may reduce pain. Researchers will train therap…

This study compares two online programs—yoga and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—to see which better helps veterans manage long-term muscle and bone pain. About 274 veterans with chronic pain for over 6 months will participate. The goal is to find which approach reduces p…

This small study looks at whether combining chiropractic care with group medical visits is a practical way to help adults 65 and older who have chronic neck or back pain. Ten participants will receive both chiropractic adjustments and virtual group support sessions. The goal is t…

This study tests a 10-week program called GetActive+ that combines gentle walking with mind-body techniques to help older adults (55+) with long-term muscle or joint pain. Researchers want to see if it improves physical function, mood, and daily activity compared to usual care. T…

This study translates and tests several health questionnaires—covering pain, arm and leg function, mood, and daily activities—for use with Albanian-speaking people. Researchers will check if the translated versions are reliable and accurate by giving them to about 300 participant…

This study uses brain scans (fMRI) and sensory tests to explore how different types of chronic pain affect the brains of children and teens aged 10-17. Researchers hope to find shared and unique brain patterns across conditions like migraines, fibromyalgia, and abdominal pain. Th…

This study looks at 600 teens and young adults (ages 14-26) with conditions like juvenile arthritis, fibromyalgia, or past surgeries to understand why some develop long-lasting pain while others don't. Researchers will examine pain sensitivity, immune markers, and social factors …

This study looks at how migraine headaches relate to pain sensitivity, work stress, and muscle pain in people who work at desks. Researchers will compare 159 office workers with and without migraine to find connections that could lead to better workplace health. The goal is to un…

This study investigates how colored light affects pain by scanning the brains of 60 people—half with chronic musculoskeletal pain (like fibromyalgia) and half healthy. Participants will view different light patterns while their brain activity is measured, and some will also recei…

This observational study is gathering data from 150 adults with muscle or joint pain to see how their answers on a pain questionnaire (PainDETECT) relate to where it hurts and their official diagnosis. Researchers hope to better understand when nerve pain is involved in common mu…

This study aims to find out how many medical students at the University of the West Indies, Mona, have neck or low back pain, and whether a standardized exercise program can help. About 1,000 students will take part, with some doing the exercises and others not. The researchers w…