CHRONIC MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

This study compares two injection methods for chronic hip pain from osteoarthritis. About 1,000 adults aged 45+ with hip pain will receive either a trigger point injection or a standard joint injection. Researchers will track pain and function over two years to see if the simpler…

This study compares a single 2-hour online mindfulness training to a standard 8-week program for people with chronic muscle or joint pain. Researchers want to see if the shorter option is just as good at reducing pain and is easier for people to stick with. About 39 adults with o…

This small pilot study tests a culturally adapted group therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) for Israeli adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain who also use medical cannabis. Over 8 weeks, participants attend weekly 1.5-hour group sessions focused on…

This study tests a pain education program called Algo(S)Therapy for people with long-term muscle or joint pain. It looks at whether teaching physiotherapists to communicate better makes the program more effective. About 90 adults with chronic pain in the back, neck, shoulder, or …

This study compares three group psychological treatments—Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, and Mindfulness Meditation—delivered via video to older veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The goal is to see which treatment works best and…

This study compares two injection methods for knee osteoarthritis pain: one into trigger points (muscle knots) and one into the joint space. About 1,036 adults aged 45+ with knee pain will receive either treatment and be followed for 2 years. The goal is to see if the simpler tri…

This study tests if a program combining walking and Tai Chi can help veterans with COPD (a lung disease) and long-term muscle or joint pain move around better. About 136 veterans aged 40 and older will use a FitBit to track their steps and report their pain and breathing. The goa…

This study tests a self-guided writing program for adults with long-term muscle or joint pain who tend to catastrophize (expect the worst). Ten participants will complete writing exercises at home over several weeks. The goal is to see if the program is practical, acceptable, and…

This study compares two types of injections for chronic shoulder pain caused by osteoarthritis. About 1,000 adults aged 45 and older will receive either a trigger point injection or a standard joint injection. Researchers want to see if the simpler trigger point method works just…

This study tests a music-based therapy program for 180 veterans who have had chronic muscle or joint pain for at least 3 months. Participants will receive music listening and music imagery sessions through telehealth to see if it reduces how much pain interferes with daily activi…