LOW BACK PAIN

This study looks at whether adding a bone-marrow concentrate injection during routine back surgery can help the spinal disc heal better. About 90 adults with a herniated disc will either get surgery alone or surgery plus the injection. Researchers will use MRI scans and pain ques…

This study will test whether core and postural stabilization exercises or functional strength exercises are better at preventing low back and neck pain in healthy women. Researchers will enroll 45 women who do not exercise regularly and do not have chronic pain. Participants will…

This study tests whether imagining McKenzie back exercises (a type of movement therapy) can help reduce pain and improve movement in adults with low back pain. Forty participants who prefer extension-based exercises will try a single session of mental imagery. Researchers will me…

This study tests a modified 'bird-dog' exercise, called the Multifidus Lift, in 40 university students aged 18-25. Half have chronic low back pain, half are healthy. Over 6 weeks, they'll do the exercise twice a week to see if it improves back muscle endurance, reduces pain, and …

This study tests whether adding sensory discrimination training (helping the brain better interpret body signals) to standard pain education and exercises can reduce fear of movement and improve function in people with chronic low back pain. Eighty adults aged 19-44 with long-las…

This study looks at two ways to help people recover after surgery for a slipped disk in the lower back. One group will start moving early, and the other will do the same plus get mild electrical stimulation to help with pain and muscle strength. The goal is to see which approach …

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 8-week spine-specific exercise program works better than general exercises to reduce pain. About 200 adults aged 18-65 who have had …

This study looks at whether a type of physical therapy called global postural reeducation can improve pain, stress, and sleep in housewives aged 25-40 who have had low back pain for more than 3 months. The therapy focuses on correcting posture and movement patterns rather than ju…

This study aims to find out how common neck and low back pain is among nursing students at the University of the West Indies, Mona. It will also test whether a spine-specific exercise program is better than general exercises for reducing pain. About 400 students will take part, a…

This study looks at whether special exercises to correct the lower spine can improve posture awareness and balance in people with long-term low back pain. About 30 adults aged 25 to 45 with chronic pain will take part. They will be trained and tested on posture habits, pain level…

This study tests whether low-load exercise combined with blood flow restriction cuffs can reduce pain, improve hamstring strength, and lessen disability in people with chronic low back pain. About 44 adults aged 18-45 with pain lasting over 12 weeks will participate. The goal is …

This study tests if injecting a sugar-water solution (dextrose prolotherapy) into the lower back, guided by ultrasound, can safely reduce chronic low back pain in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). About 40 adults aged 18-75 with hEDS and long-term low back pa…

This study looks at whether using ultrasound to guide a special type of injection (pharmacopuncture) can safely reduce pain and improve daily function in people with neck or back pain. Researchers will follow 600 adults aged 19 to 69 who already plan to receive this treatment as …

This study tests whether early, one-on-one physical therapy — including education and graded activity — helps people recover better after lumbar spinal fusion surgery. Researchers will track 12 adults with chronic low back pain to see if this approach improves their ability to re…

This study looks at whether water-based exercise (aquatherapy) can improve physical performance, balance, and reduce fear of falling in older adults with long-term low back pain. 45 people aged 65 and older will be randomly assigned to either aquatherapy or standard land-based ph…

This study tests whether pressing on a trigger point in the psoas muscle (a deep hip muscle) can immediately reduce low back pain and improve how well the lower back can move. Researchers will compare the real technique to a fake (placebo) version in 40 young adults aged 18–30 wh…

This study tests whether a virtual, team-based lifestyle program works as well as in-person physiotherapy for people with chronic muscle or joint pain living in rural areas. About 354 adults with conditions like back pain or osteoarthritis will receive up to 10 sessions over six …

This study tests an 8-week exercise program that combines core and gluteal strengthening for people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure changes in pain and daily function in 54 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to see if this targeted exercise approach can help redu…

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with neck, shoulder, back, or knee pain do their home exercises more regularly. Thirty adults with moderate pain will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing standard exercises. Over 4 weeks, researchers w…

This study tests a wearable device called Japet.W+ for people with chronic low back pain. About 102 participants will wear the device during daily activities to see if it reduces pain, improves movement, and lessens the need for pain medication. The goal is to offer a new, non-dr…

This study looks at whether combining electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) with body awareness exercises can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with non-specific low back pain. About 72 adults aged 18-65 with at least 3 months of back pain will be randomly assigned t…

This study compares two treatments—post-facilitation stretching and dry needling—for people with chronic low back pain and tight hamstrings. About 36 adults aged 20-50 will receive one of the treatments three times a week for three weeks. The goal is to see which approach better …

This study tests whether a gentle technique called sciatic neural mobilization can immediately improve balance and body awareness in people with low back pain that also radiates into the leg. Fifty-two adults will receive either the real nerve mobilization or a sham version, alon…

This study looks at whether using a device that strengthens breathing muscles can improve lung function, exercise ability, and pain in adults with obesity and long-term low back pain. About 48 people will either do aerobic exercise plus the breathing trainer or just exercise alon…

This study compares two types of sensory training—one using a device and one done by hand—against standard physical therapy for chronic low back pain. Researchers want to see if these training methods can reduce pain, improve touch sensitivity, and help people move better. The tr…

This study tests whether a single session of moist hot-pack therapy can immediately reduce pain and muscle stiffness in adults with low back pain. Twenty-four participants will receive either a real hot pack or a room-temperature pack (sham). Pain and stiffness are measured right…

This study looks at how yoga nidra (a guided relaxation practice), yoga, and a control condition affect pain and movement in people with chronic low back pain. Twenty-seven adults with long-term back pain will try each approach on separate visits and rate their pain during heat t…

This study tests whether thread-embedding acupuncture (TEA) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in adults with chronic low back pain. Thirty-two participants will receive either TEA or a sham procedure and be followed for 8 weeks. Researchers will compare pain levels, med…

This study tests whether a single 20-minute session of TENS (a device that sends mild electrical pulses through the skin) can immediately reduce low back pain and muscle stiffness. Twenty-four adults aged 18-30 with non-specific low back pain for at least 3 months will be randoml…

This study tests whether a 6-week exercise program, added to usual pain medication, can reduce disability and pain in adults aged 60 and older with long-term low-back pain and signs of back muscle decline. About 314 participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise gr…

This study tests a new way to treat nonspecific low back pain by adding a gentle vibration to dry needling. Researchers want to see if this approach reduces pain and improves daily function better than dry needling alone, while causing less discomfort during and after treatment. …

This study looks at whether Downward-Facing Dog yoga can reduce pain and improve posture in children aged 8 to 14 with non-specific low back pain. About 58 kids will do yoga sessions as a fun, engaging alternative to traditional physiotherapy. The goal is to see if this simple, l…

This study looks at whether teaching people with migraine or chronic lower back pain about good sleep habits can help them sleep better and feel less pain. About 100 adults will take part, learning sleep hygiene tips and using them at home for four weeks. There is no medicine inv…

This study compares two hands-on treatments—kinesio taping and myofascial release—for reducing low back pain during menstruation. It will involve 44 healthy young women aged 18-25 who experience regular period pain. The goal is to see which approach better eases pain and improves…

This study tests whether adding high-intensity laser therapy to Mulligan mobilization (a hands-on joint technique) works better than mobilization alone for chronic low back pain. About 50 adults aged 18–60 with pain lasting at least 3 months will receive several treatment session…

This study looks at how common neck and low back pain is among physical therapy students at the University of the West Indies. It also tests whether an 8-week spine-focused exercise program can reduce pain and improve daily function better than general exercises. About 120 studen…

This study looks at how the brain's map of the back changes in people with long-term low back pain compared to healthy volunteers. Participants will lie on a special surface during an MRI scan to see how their brain reacts. The goal is to find brain patterns that could lead to be…

This study looks at how a deep core muscle called the transversus abdominis (TrA) relates to arm movement and shoulder blade stability in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will compare 90 adults (45 with back pain and 45 healthy) using ultrasound, reach tests, and sh…

This study looks at how different types of low back pain (like disc problems or spine wear-and-tear) affect a person's balance. Researchers will use a special machine called the Biodex Balance System to measure balance in 80 adults with chronic low back pain. The goal is to bette…

This study compares spine movement patterns between 40 people with chronic low back pain and those without pain. Participants perform various activities while receiving visual cues, and their spinal motion is measured. The goal is to better understand movement differences, not to…

This study looks at whether a person's expectations—shaped by watching someone else's experience—can change how much pain relief they get from spinal manipulation. Adults with chronic low back pain will be placed into one of three groups: positive, neutral, or negative expectatio…

This study looks at how spine curvature relates to knee angle in 68 smartphone-addicted students aged 18-25 with chronic low back pain. Researchers will measure spine shape and knee movement using video software. The goal is to understand the connection between phone use, posture…

This study looks at 65 university students aged 18-25 who have had low back pain for at least 6 months and are addicted to their smartphones. Researchers will measure their spine curve, core muscle endurance, and daily function to see how phone use relates to back health. The goa…

This study looks at 96 adults with lower back pain to see if the damage shown on an MRI matches how much pain they actually feel. Participants will answer pain and disability questionnaires and have a physical exam. Researchers will compare these results with their MRI scans to h…

This study looks at whether doing sit-to-stand exercises with a blood flow restriction cuff on the legs can improve back muscle endurance and balance better than the same exercises without the cuff. The study involves 70 healthy adults aged 20-25 who will exercise twice a week fo…

This study aims to translate and test a questionnaire called USE (Usefulness, Satisfaction, and Ease of Use) into Turkish. The questionnaire helps people with back or neck pain rate the biomedical devices they use in rehabilitation. Researchers will enroll 220 adults aged 18-65 w…

This study looks at how two different treatments—massage and talk therapy—affect stress and bonding hormones in people with long-term neck or back pain. Researchers will measure oxytocin and cortisol levels from saliva samples before and after each session. The goal is to see if …