MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

This early-stage study is testing whether injecting a patient's own bone marrow stem cells into the knee is safe and might help repair damaged cartilage. It involves 16 adults with either knee osteoarthritis or a specific cartilage injury who haven't gotten better with other non-…

This study aims to prevent work-related pain and injuries in surgeons by using artificial intelligence to analyze video of them during operations. Researchers will record 20 surgeons during 10 surgeries each to identify risky postures and movements that lead to muscle and joint p…

This study compares two short-term pain relief approaches for new musculoskeletal injuries in adults. Researchers want to see if a standard steroid medication works better than the common combination of Tylenol and ibuprofen at reducing pain and improving function over six days. …

This study is testing whether osteopathic manipulative treatment (a hands-on therapy) can improve both pain and the cognitive problems that often come with it, like trouble with memory and concentration. Researchers are enrolling 100 adults aged 40+ who have pain and report think…

This study is testing whether a digital health program (Hinge Health) combined with a wearable pain relief device (Enso) works better than standard care for people with chronic lower back pain. The program includes exercises, education, and coaching, while the device uses gentle …

This study aims to see if two specific types of acupuncture work better than usual medical care for reducing chronic pain. It involves 360 adults, primarily cancer survivors, who have had musculoskeletal pain for at least three months. Participants are assigned to receive either …

This study aims to understand how fear of movement due to pain affects physical ability in older adults. Researchers will measure fear, pain levels, balance, and strength in 60 participants aged 65 and older with muscle or joint pain. The goal is to gather information that could …

This study aims to discover biological and psychological markers that can predict whether a teenager with chronic musculoskeletal pain will recover after standard treatment or if their pain will persist. Researchers will collect brain scans, immune system data, and psychological …

This study aims to understand how insomnia affects people with chronic pain who are going through a rehabilitation program. Researchers will follow 1500 patients to see how sleep problems interact with pain, fatigue, and mental health, and how this impacts their recovery and abil…