LOWER BACK PAIN

This study tests whether a temporary nerve stimulation system called SPRINT can safely reduce chronic lower back pain caused by the sacroiliac joint. Ten adults with severe pain will receive the treatment and be followed for three months. The goal is to see if short-term stimulat…

This study tests whether a new type of office chair that allows more movement (dynamic sitting) can reduce lower back pain and improve overall well-being. About 20 office workers who develop pain during a workday will try the chair for several weeks. Researchers will measure pain…

This early-stage study tests a new drug called CNTX-3001 for people with long-lasting, moderate to severe low back pain that hasn't gotten better with other treatments. The drug is given as a single injection into the fluid around the spinal cord. The main goals are to check if i…

This study tests whether a robotic massage device (EMMA) works as well as a human massage therapist for relieving lower back pain. About 40 adults with lower back pain will receive both types of massage. The main goal is to see if it's possible to run a larger study comparing the…

This study tests whether a cushion called DaSuit® can reduce discomfort and improve posture in adults with low back pain that gets worse when sitting. Twenty adults aged 20 to 50 will sit on either the DaSuit® or a placebo cushion for 10 minutes, then have their spine imaged and …

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 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.