MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

This study tests a 12-week exercise program for esports players to prevent common health problems like muscle pain, poor diet, and stress. Thirty amateur or professional players will be split into two groups: one does the exercise program during gaming breaks, the other continues…

This study tests whether a six-week program of physical activity and health education can reduce neck and shoulder pain in children aged 10 to 12. One hundred primary school students in Shijiazhuang, China, will be split into four groups: exercise only, education only, both, or a…

This study tests a new program called Empowered Relief for Caregivers (ER-CY), a single two-hour online class for caregivers of children and teens with chronic pain. Up to 80 caregivers will take the class and complete surveys and interviews over three months. The goal is to see …

This Phase 3 trial tests whether combining transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with yoga can ease chronic low back pain in 213 veterans. TMS uses magnetic pulses to gently stimulate brain areas involved in pain, while yoga adds stretching and strengthening. The goal is to red…

This study tests whether a device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) can safely reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain in adults with cerebral palsy. Thirty-two participants will use either the active device or a sham (inactive) version at home for 30 days. Researcher…

This study tests whether a biophotonic foot massage cream can reduce musculoskeletal foot pain in adults. 170 participants will apply the cream or a placebo twice daily for 10 days. Researchers will measure pain intensity, foot function, and quality of life to see if the cream pr…

This study tests a multidisciplinary program for adults with chronic back pain. Participants will attend group sessions on pain education, healthy habits, and emotional coping, plus do therapeutic exercises. The goal is to see if the program improves physical function, reduces fe…

This study tests a personalized health coaching program for veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The goal is to help them develop and stick with self-care plans. Thirty veterans will participate to see if the program is feasible and acceptable.

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among nursing students at the University of the West Indies, and tests whether a spine-specific exercise program works better than general exercises to ease that pain. About 400 students with pain will be randomly assigned …

This study tests a program called AIMSS-CARE for breast cancer patients who have joint and muscle pain from their hormone therapy. The program includes exercise, education, symptom tracking, and follow-up. Eighty-eight patients in Ethiopia will be randomly assigned to the program…

This study compares virtual reality-based exercises to standard physical therapy for people with chronic low back pain. About 48 adults aged 18-65 will do either VR games or conventional exercises for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in muscle thickness, balance, pain, a…

This study tests whether virtual lifestyle-focused pain care works as well as in-person care for adults with chronic back, knee, or hip pain living in rural areas. Participants will receive up to 10 sessions over six months, either in-person with a physiotherapist or virtually wi…

This study looks at how severe GERD symptoms are linked to posture problems, muscle pain, and physical activity in adults aged 18 to 65. Researchers will measure symptoms, take posture photos, and ask about pain and exercise. No treatment is given—the goal is simply to understand…

This study tests a new way of organizing care for people with long-term pain who are seeing a physical therapist. The goal is to see if a personalized care model can improve how well different healthcare providers work together. About 66 adults with chronic pain will take part, a…

This two-phase study first measures how common neck and low back pain is among physical therapy students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. Then, students with pain are randomly assigned to either an eight-week spine-specific exercise program or a general exercise progra…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among full-time staff at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It also tests whether an eight-week spine-specific exercise program reduces discomfort better than a general exercise program. About 200 staff members will t…