Clinical trials: Back Ache
Spondylitis, Ankylosing
16-week Efficacy and 2-year Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Secukinumab in Participants With Active Ankylosing Spondylitis
The purpose of this study is to provide 16-week efficacy, safety and tolerability data versus placebo to support the use of secukinumab 150 mg by subcutaneous (s.c.) self-administration with or without a loading regimen and…
- Trial name
- MEASURE4 (NCT02159053)
- Testing
- Secukinumab
- Where
- 90 sites in United States, Australia and 17 more
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Back Pain
Epidural Clonidine Versus Corticosteroid for Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a common condition, affecting majority of the adults in the United States at some point in their lives. Fortunately, most resolve, even without treatment. However, some suffer from continued or recurrent pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02239627
- Testing
- Epidural steroid, Clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Chronic Pain
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Precision Spectra™ Programming Features and Lead Options on Patient Outcomes
The study is a prospective, on-label, multi-center, blinded, randomized controlled trial with a cross-over design to evaluate the effect of Precision Spectra™ SCS System's programming features and lead options.
- Trial name
- COVERAGE (NCT02384096)
- Testing
- Conventional single source programming, Precision Spectra SCS System advanced programming
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Sacroiliac Strain, Low Back Pain
Correction of Low Back Pain From Sacroiliac Malrotation With a Simple in Home Exercise
60 participants with low back pain will be examined to determine the direction and extent of sacroiliac malrotation. If malrotation exists, they will be randomized to 3 treatment groups: 1 will be taught how to use their thigh to…
- Trial name
- SIbackpain (NCT03888235)
- Testing
- Immediate corrective exercises, Immediate use of pelvic support belt, Delayed treatment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Low Back Pain
FDG PET/MRI Evaluation of Facet Joint Pain
Chronic pain incurs over half a trillion dollars in lost productivity (healthcare, lost wages, etc) annually. The most common source is low back pain (LBP), often from facet joints.
- Trial name
- NCT02921490
- Testing
- FDG PET/MR examination.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Primary Insomnia
Study of the Insomnia in Patients With Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to examine whether insomnia due to chronic low back pain can improve with use of eszopiclone.
- Trial name
- NCT00365976
- Testing
- Eszopiclone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Chronic Low Back Pain
Gait in Low Back Pain Patients After Spinal Mobilization
Introduction: patients with chronic back pain as a result of degenerated disc disease, besides pain also present with impaired gait.
- Trial name
- SpinMob (NCT02645123)
- Testing
- TENS, spinal mobilization, swedish type massage
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- University of Ioannina
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Chronic Low Back Pain
Yoga and Mantram for Chronic Pain and PTSD
PTSD is prevalent among Veterans and is associated with physical and functional impairments in addition to PTSD symptoms. Veterans with PTSD experience more chronic pain and pain-related functional limitations than Veterans…
- Conditions
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Chronic Low Back Pain, Chronic Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03816007
- Testing
- Yoga and Mantram Repetition, Veteran Calm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Lumbar Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain
Determining the Prognostic Value of Continuous Intrathecal Infusion
The purpose of this study will be to determine the efficacy and the prognostic value of a continuous intrathecal prognostic infusion test in an in-hospital setting for selecting patients who would have better long term outcomes…
- Conditions
- Lumbar Post-Laminectomy Syndrome, Chronic Low Back Pain, Vertebral Compression Fracture, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03523000
- Testing
- Continuous intrathecal prognostic infusion test, Bupivacaine, Fentanyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Pain, Low Back Pain
Changes in Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients Treated With Spinal Cord Stimulation for Low Back and Leg Pain
The primary objective of this study is to identify the brain regions in which activity is affected by SCS. Baseline cerebral blood flow scans with the device turned off will be generated compared to scans produced with the device…
- Conditions
- Pain, Low Back Pain, Leg Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00418301
- Testing
- Precision Spinal Cord Stimulation and PET Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Evaluation Of Efficacy And Safety Of Norspan In Moderate To Severe Pain Due To Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint/Muscle Pain
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of the buprenorphine transdermal patch (Norspan® or Sovenor® transdermal patch) in patients with chronic non-malignant pain of moderate to severe intensity due to…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lower Back Pain, Joint Pain
- Trial name
- NCT01961271
- Testing
- Buprenorphine transdermal patch
- Where
- 16 sites in Hong Kong, Philippines and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Mundipharma Pte Ltd.
Painful Digital Neuroma
Treatment of Painful Digital Neuroma Using A Pedicled Nerve Flap
Neuroma excision and digital nerve reconstruction remain the best option for the treatment of Painful Digital Neuroma (PDN). When the distal nerve end is preserved, conventional nonvascularized nerve grafting is the primary…
- Trial name
- NCT01684839
- Testing
- Pedicled nerve flap
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Second Hospital of Tangshan
Chronic Pain, Back Pain
Safety and Effectiveness Study of the Precision SCS Systems Adapted for High-Rate Spinal Cord Stimulation
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Precision Spinal Cord Stimulator Systems Adapted for High-Rate Spinal Cord Stimulation as an aid in the management of chronic intractable pain
- Trial name
- ACCELERATE (NCT02093793)
- Testing
- PRECISION SCS Adapted for High-Rate SCS
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 383 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Low Back Pain
The Glucosamine-study: The Effect of Glucosamine in Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is the most frequent cause of sick leave and disability pension, and degenerative and osteoarthritic (OA) changes is a significant cause of pain and disability.
- Trial name
- NCT00404079
- Testing
- Glucosamine sulphate
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ullevaal University Hospital
Low Back Pain
Study Evaluating Dexketoprofen Trometamol/Tramadol Hydrochloride Analgesic Efficacy in Acute Low Back Pain
A randomized, double-blind, study to evaluate the analgesic efficacy and safety of Dexketoprofen trometamol and Tramadol hydrochloride combination versus placebo on moderate to severe acute pain in patients with acute low back…
- Trial name
- Dante (NCT05170841)
- Testing
- Dexketoprofen Trometamol 25 mg/Tramadol Hydrochloride 75 mg, Tramadol Hydrochloride 100 mg
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 538 people
- Sponsor
- Menarini International Operations Luxembourg SA
Chronic Low-back Pain, Chronic Pain
Digital Clinical Hypnosis for Chronic Pain Management
This ClinicalTrials.gov posting contains two randomized controlled trials. The study procedures were identical, except Study 1 was funded by NIH and enrolled adults with chronic low back pain, whereas Study 2 was funded by the UW…
- Trial name
- NCT06050083
- Testing
- Hypnosis audio recordings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Chronic Pain
Optimal Stimulation Programming for Spinal Peripheral Neuromodulation
To determine the best parameters with various leads to cover back and leg pain and provide best pain relief
- Trial name
- NCT02346383
- Testing
- preset program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Carolinas Center for Advanced Management of Pain
Low Back Pain
RN624 In Adult Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of RN624 compared with placebo and compared with naproxen in the treatment of adult patients with chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00584870
- Testing
- Naproxen, PF-04383119 (RN624)
- Where
- 38 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Chronic Low Back Pain
Implementation of Pedometer for Monitoring Step Count Pre and Post Lumbar ESI for Radicular Pain
Our aim is to assess usability and compliance of a wireless pedometer for monitoring step count after a lumbar epidural steroid injection for the treatment of radicular pain in low back pain patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02356783
- Testing
- Pedometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Neck Pain, Posterior
The Effect of Manipulation of the Cervical Spine on Pain Biomarkers
This study evaluates the effect of high-velocity low-amplitude thrust (HVLAT) manipulation to the cervical spine on neuropeptide expression as determined by the plasma concentration of oxytocin, neurotensin, orexin A and…
- Trial name
- HVLAT (NCT03176654)
- Testing
- HVLAT manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University