MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

This study is testing a self-hypnosis program that runs on a virtual reality headset to help people with HIV manage chronic pain. The goal is to see if the software is safe, easy to use, and provides some pain relief. Twenty-five adults with HIV and stable pain will use the VR pr…

This study tests whether an 8-week program combining art, mindfulness, and body awareness 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 …

This study tests a coaching program for Black patients with long-term muscle or joint pain and depression. The program helps patients learn about and try non-drug pain treatments, like physical therapy or counseling. 304 participants will be randomly assigned to either the coachi…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that uses your camera and AI to guide muscle relaxation can help office workers aged 20-40 feel less pain and stress. Participants either use the app for 4 weeks or continue their normal routine. The goal is to see if the app reduces musc…

This study tests whether personalized lifestyle coaching can help older adults manage long-term muscle and joint pain. 268 participants will work with a health coach to set goals, while a comparison group receives usual care. The goal is to reduce pain intensity and improve daily…

This study compares two online programs—yoga and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—to see which better reduces chronic muscle and bone pain in veterans. About 274 veterans with pain lasting over 6 months will participate from home. The goal is to find which approach helps d…

This study compares a 10-week program called GetActive+ (which combines mind-body techniques with walking) to usual care for 200 older adults aged 55+ who have had musculoskeletal pain for at least 3 months. The goal is to see if the program improves physical function, such as wa…

This study looks at whether combining chiropractic care with group medical visits can help adults 65 and older who have chronic spine pain. Ten participants will receive chiropractic adjustments and attend virtual group sessions. The goal is to see if this approach is practical a…

This study is testing whether a type of talk therapy can help veterans manage long-term pain. The therapy, called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), helps people understand and express emotions linked to past trauma. Researchers are training therapists at up to se…

This study looks at how different colors of light can change pain perception by measuring brain activity. Researchers will compare people with chronic muscle or fibromyalgia pain to healthy volunteers. Participants undergo brain scans while viewing colored lights and receiving mi…

This study aims to understand why pain levels vary in people with muscle pain and those without. Researchers will test if the body's natural ability to manage pain can be improved through training, similar to athletic performance. The study involves 180 adults, including those wi…

This study translates and tests health questionnaires about pain, movement, and daily life for Albanian-speaking people. About 300 adults with muscle or joint pain, back pain, or other musculoskeletal issues will fill out the translated forms. The goal is to make sure these tools…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among medical students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also checks what students know about spine health and tests if a simple exercise program can help reduce their pain. About 1,000 students will take part,…

This study looks at 150 adults with muscle, joint, or sports-related pain to see how their PainDETECT questionnaire scores match up with where their pain is and what their doctor diagnosed. Researchers will review existing medical records without any extra tests or treatments. Th…