BACK PAIN

This study tests a new artificial disc implant (PerQdisc) placed during surgery to treat a herniated disc in the lower back. The implant is meant to replace the removed disc material and help reduce pain and improve function. About 50 adults with leg pain from a herniated disc wi…

This study tests whether teaching new mothers better posture, breastfeeding positions, and shoulder/back exercises can ease pain and improve comfort while breastfeeding. About 94 mothers who gave birth vaginally and are currently breastfeeding will be randomly assigned to receive…

This study tests whether Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) works better than Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or usual care for adults with chronic back pain. About 150 diverse participants will try one of the three approaches. The goal is to see which treatment lowers pain and i…

This study tests whether brief sessions of exercise plus hands-on therapy (like massage) at work can reduce pain and improve productivity in office workers with long-term back or neck pain. About 60 participants will receive either real or fake manual therapy alongside exercise. …

This study tests two community-based self-management programs for adults with chronic back or neck pain. One program teaches mind-body skills like mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques, while the other focuses on general health and well-being. Participants attend nine w…

This study tests a temporary electrical stimulation device for people with chronic low back pain. The device delivers small electrical pulses to nerves in the lower back for up to 60 days. Researchers compare it to standard care to see if it reduces pain and improves daily activi…

This study enrolls 250 adults with long-term low back pain who may be at risk for axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), a condition that often takes years to diagnose. Researchers will track participants to better understand early disease signs and test whether a physiotherapist-led e…

This study aimed to understand how physical therapy changes the spinal discs in people with back pain. Researchers planned to use MRI scans to measure disc health before and after six weeks of therapy. The goal was to find out if these scans could predict who would get better. Ho…

This study is a registry that follows 500 adults with disc-related back pain who received an injection of VIA Disc NP. Researchers will track changes in pain, disability, satisfaction, and pain medication use for up to 12 months. The goal is to observe real-world outcomes and pat…