BACK PAIN

This study tests a synthetic bone graft putty called MagnetOs Easypack Putty for spinal fusion surgery. The goal is to see if it works as well as or better than current bone graft materials when used alone. About 60 adults with back pain or spine instability from disc disease or …

This study tests a program for adults who have used opioids for a long time and are having surgery. The program combines counseling and a muscle relaxant to help them safely reduce opioid use and manage pain after surgery. Researchers will compare this approach to standard care t…

This study tests whether Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) helps veterans with chronic back or neck pain more than cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or their usual care. About 360 veterans will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups. Those in PRT or CBT will have nine wee…

This study is testing whether oral cannabis can safely reduce chronic back or neck pain and help people cut down on strong painkillers like opioids. About 157 adults with long-term spine pain will take cannabis capsules or a placebo. The goal is to see if cannabis works as a non-…

This early study is testing whether an injection made from cord blood (called Alocyte) is safe and can help reduce pain in people with chronic back pain caused by worn-out facet joints. About 15 adults will receive a low, medium, or high dose directly into the painful joint. The …

This study tests whether an 8-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course can reduce back pain compared to usual care. About 120 working-age adults (18-64) with back pain lasting over 12 weeks will participate. Researchers will track pain levels and other symptoms for 2…

This study tests whether combining shock wave therapy with core stability exercises can reduce chronic, non-specific back pain in female university students in Jordan. One hundred participants with back pain lasting over three months will be enrolled. The goal is to measure chang…

This study is testing whether cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating compound from cannabis, can reduce inflammation in the brain for people with chronic low back pain, with or without mild-to-moderate depression. About 80 adults will receive either CBD or a placebo for a period o…

This study tests if dry needling—inserting thin needles into muscles—can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and improve their quality of life. Researchers will compare three different dry needling sessions in 42 adults aged 18 to 65. The goal is to see if the appr…

This study tests a special posture training program for butchers who often have neck and upper back pain from their work. About 50 butchers in Istanbul will take part to see if the training improves their pain, posture, and sleep quality. The goal is to help them feel better and …

This study aims to understand how having other chronic conditions alongside back or neck pain affects patients' health and treatment. Researchers will track 2,000 adults referred to hospital clinics in Denmark, measuring quality of life, pain, and treatment burden. The goal is to…

This study looks at how many medical students at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica, have neck or low back pain. It also checks what students know about spine health and tests if a simple exercise program can help. About 1,000 students will take part.

This study looks at how stress changes the way opioid pain medications work in people with long-term back pain. Researchers want to understand if high stress levels make these drugs more likely to be misused. The study involves 120 adults and uses questionnaires and lab tests to …

This study tests whether a smartphone app called Medidux can help patients recently discharged from an acute care unit avoid returning to the hospital. About 417 adults with symptoms like cough, back pain, or belly pain will either use the app to track their symptoms for a week o…

This study looks at 128 adults with back pain from a slipped disc. Researchers will measure inflammation-related substances in the blood before and after physical therapy or a steroid injection. The goal is to see if these markers can help predict which treatment works better and…