Clinical trials: Back Disorder
Chronic Pain, Opiate Dependence
Developing Brain Stimulation as a Treatment for Chronic Pain in Opiate Dependent
Effective control of chronic pain is a top priority in the United States, as approximately 10% of adults have severe chronic pain - most of which is chronic lower back pain (CLBP).
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Opiate Dependence, Lower Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03681769
- Testing
- iTBS to the left dlPFC, cTBS to the mPFC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Cataract
Comparison of Functional Vision Provided by AMO Tecnis Z9000 and Alcon SA60AT Acrysof
This study is to compare intraindividually the functional vision provided by two different posterior chamber intraocular lenses: AMO Tecnis Z9000 and Alcon SA60AT Acrysoft.
- Trial name
- NCT00459303
- Testing
- aspherical intraocular lens, spherical intraocular lens
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
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
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
Uveitis
A Study of the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Adalimumab in Subjects With Intermediate-, Posterior-, or Pan-uveitis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long term efficacy and safety of adalimumab participants with non-infectious intermediate-, posterior- or pan-uveitis.
- Trial name
- VISUAL III (NCT01148225)
- Testing
- adalimumab
- Volunteers
- 424 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie
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
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 Low Back Pain
Virtual Reality Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study will test the efficacy of an evidence-based virtual reality (VR) therapy program as a non-pharmacological supplement for the management of chronic lower back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04409353
- Testing
- Distraction-Based VR, Skills-Based VR, Activity Tracker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 413 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Low Back Pain
Buprenorphine and Methadone for Opioid-dependent Chronic Back Pain Patients
Chronic pain patients are treated with prescription opioids and many exhibit opioid addiction. Currently, there are no evidence-based guidelines to better manage patients with chronic pain and coexistent opioid addiction.
- Trial name
- NCT01559454
- Testing
- Methadone, Buprenorphine/naloxone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Neuropathy; Radicular, Lumbar, Lumbosacral, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Efficacy of Pregabalin in Patients With Radicular Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether pregabalin is effective in reducing the pain in patients who present with radicular pain due to a herniated disc, spinal stenosis or failed back surgery syndrome.
- Conditions
- Neuropathy; Radicular, Lumbar, Lumbosacral, Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disc
- Trial name
- NCT00908375
- Testing
- Pregabalin, Sugar Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Chronic Pain, Back Pain
Safety and Efficacy Study of the Evoke™ SCS System With Feedback vs. Conventional Stimulation
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the Saluda Medical Evoke SCS System with feedback control to treat chronic pain of the trunk and/or limbs.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Back Pain, Pain
- Trial name
- EVOKE (NCT02924129)
- Testing
- Evoke Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS) System
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
Severe Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation Due to Mid-segment Posterior Leaflet Prolapse
Observational Registry on the HARPOON Device
To collect data on the HARPOON™ Mitral Valve Repair System for use in patients with severe degenerative mitral regurgitation due to posterior leaflet prolapse.
- Trial name
- REPLICATE (NCT04393779)
- Testing
- HARPOON Beating Heart Mitral Valve Repair System (MVRS)
- Where
- 7 sites in Germany, Spain and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Edwards Lifesciences
Osteoarthritis, Low Back Pain
An Efficacy and Safety Study of Fentanyl Transdermal Patch in Filipino Participants With Osteoarthritis and Chronic Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of fentanyl among Filipino participants with osteoarthritis (disorder which is seen mostly in older persons in which the joints become painful and stiff) and…
- Trial name
- NCT01795898
- Testing
- Fentanyl
- Where
- Philippines
- Volunteers
- 237 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Pharmaceutica
Chronic Pain
Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Safety of Hydrocodone Bitartrate Extended-Release Tablets (CEP-33237) in Patients Who Require Opioid Treatment for an Extended Period of Time
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety of hydrocodone extended-release tablets when used over a 12-month period in patients with chronic pain, as assessed by adverse events, clinical laboratory results…
- Trial name
- NCT01223365
- Testing
- Hydrocodone ER
- Where
- 54 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.
Low Back Pain, Recurrent
Treatment of Veterans With Chronic Low Back Pain
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of hypnosis in the treatment of chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- CLBP (NCT00361270)
- Testing
- Hyp-8, Hyp-2 w recordings, Hyp-8 w recordings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Intermediate Uveitis, Posterior Uveitis
A Study of the Safety and Efficacy of a New Treatment for Non-Infectious Intermediate or Posterior Uveitis
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of an intravitreal implant of dexamethasone for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate or posterior uveitis.
- Trial name
- NCT00333814
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Australia and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 229 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
Uveitis, Macular Edema
Efalizumab to Treat Uveitis
This study examined the safety and potential efficacy of the monoclonal antibody efalizumab (Raptiva) for treating sight-threatening uveitis (eye inflammation).
- Trial name
- NCT00280826
- Testing
- Efalizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)