Clinical trials: Back Pain
Chronic Low-back Pain, Myofascial Pain
Ultrasound Imaging for Myofascial Pain
The goal of this observational study is to develop and validate a biomarker for lumbar myofascial pain (MP) based on ultrasound obtained measurements of the lumbar muscles and fascia.
- Trial name
- NCT05928884
- Testing
- There is no intervention. It is a phenotyping study only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 124 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Lower Back Pain Chronic
Diagnosis of Bone Metabolism in Patients With Inexplicable Lower Back Pain
The main goal of this study is to determine if static or dynamic [18F]NaF PET/CT (positron emitting tomography) can identify the source of lower backpain in at least 20% of the patients experiencing lower backpain, yet could not…
- Trial name
- NCT05801848
- Testing
- [18F]NaF PET/CT scan
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Low Back Pain, Recurrent, Hyperventilation Syndrome
Hyperventilation in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Impaired postural control is a key factor in the development and maintenance of LBP.
- Trial name
- HELBP (NCT04074798)
- Testing
- assessment of hyperventilation, postural control and psychological behavior
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Pain, Pain, Chronic
Long Term Use of a High Energy Pulsed Heating Device in the Management of Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Soovu Labs pain Relief System in a group of users that represent people most likely to purchase and use the units. This study is called an In Home Users Trial (IHUT).
- Conditions
- Pain, Pain, Chronic, Pain, Back
- Trial name
- NCT04407884
- Testing
- Soovu Labs Inc. Pain Relief System
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soovu Labs Inc.
Chronic Low-back Pain
The ECEALT Chronic Low Back Pain Study
The primary objective of this double-blind randomized control trial (RCT) is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of LLLT as adjunctive therapy to standard exercise treatment in patients with non-specific chronic LBP.
- Trial name
- NCT05040633
- Testing
- BTL 4110 Smart Laser Therapy Equipment (BTL Industries Ltd, United Kingdom (UK)), Standard Exercise Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 216 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Health Rehab and Research Clinic
Hallux Limitus, Movement, Abnormal
Foot Posture Index, Hallux Limitus in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain. Gait With Optogait Sensor
Foot disorders have been recognized as being linked to chronic low back pain
- Conditions
- Hallux Limitus, Movement, Abnormal, Back Pain Lower Back Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT04607863
- Testing
- Case control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Seville
Chronic Low Back Pain
Reducing Sedentary Behavior to Decrease Low Back Pain: Stand Back Study
This study will test the effects of a sedentary behavior intervention on low back pain in working adults. The behavioral intervention will include the use of a sit-stand desk and a wrist-worn activity prompter that will notify…
- Trial name
- StandBack (NCT02624687)
- Testing
- Intervention, No intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Hypertension, Dyslipidemia
Nutrition and Exercise Intervention Study
The purpose of the present study was to clarify the effects of increase in physical activity on incidence and surrogate marker of cardiovascular diseases.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Diabetes, Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NEXIS (NCT00926744)
- Testing
- physical activity
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 1,085 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Health and Nutrition
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Low-back Pain
Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Fibromyalgia Patients
In this study, the effects of the symptoms related to the diseases of patients with fibromyalgia during the COVID-19 pandemic, their limitations in their social and business life, the need for different drugs, stress levels and…
- Trial name
- NCT04730934
- Testing
- Perceived stress scale, Fibromyalgia impact questionnaire, The drugs used before and during the pandemic, the patient's job status, physical activity conditions, pain status
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 1,360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kars State Hospital
Lower Back Pain Chronic
A Comparison of Two Self-management Programmes for Patients With Back Pain
This investigation is a mixed methods research proposal to answer the question: 'Does Using the Pain Toolkit Improve Outcomes for Patients accessing the North of England Regional Back Pain Pathway?'.
- Trial name
- NCT03791164
- Testing
- The Pain Toolkit, the Back Book
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Teesside University
Brucellosis, Low Back Pain
Seroprevalence of Brucella Antibodies in High-Risk Patients With Low Back Pain: A Case-Control Study
The goal of this observational case-control study is to assess the presence of Brucella antibodies in patients with low back pain who are at high risk for brucellosis exposure, such as those with animal contact or consumption of…
- Trial name
- NCT07112677
- Testing
- Brucella Antibody Testing (ELISA)
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elham Ahmed Hassan
Chronic Low Back Pain
Laser and Therapeutic Ultrasound in the Management of the Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
The objective of this study is evaluate the laser and ultrasound effect on pain and disability in women with non-specific chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02150096
- Testing
- continuous ultrasound group, pulsed ultrasound group, low level laser therapy group
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Chronic Low-back Pain
Motivations, Obstacles and Opportunities for Using a Health Application to Encourage Physical Activity in People With Chronic Low Back Pain
In industrialized countries, low back pain can be considered a priority health issue. Some studies define it as one of the leading causes of disability in people under 45, or the leading cause of musculoskeletal disorders, with a…
- Trial name
- E-lombaqual (NCT06517342)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Migraine, Headache
Bioequivalence Study to Compare Ibuprofen/ Paracetamol Tablets (200mg Ibuprofen/ 500mg Paracetamol) Versus Nuromol® Tablets (200mg Ibuprofen/ 500mg Paracetamol)
Randomized, two-way, two-period, single oral dose, open-label, crossover, bioequivalence study to compare Ibuprofen/ Paracetamol tablets (200mg Ibuprofen/ 500mg Paracetamol) versus Nuromol® tablets (200mg Ibuprofen/ 500mg…
- Conditions
- Migraine, Headache, Backache
- Trial name
- NCT06180070
- Testing
- Ibuprofen/ Paracetamol tablets, Nuromol® tablets
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Humanis Saglık Anonim Sirketi
Low Back Pain
Measurement of Substance P in Saliva of Low Back Pain Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare the levels of Substance P in saliva, in patients with severe chronic low back pain and in subjects without it.
- Trial name
- NCT00735735
- Testing
- The taking of a saliva sample from each subject.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kovacs Foundation
Musculoskeletal Pain
Multimodal Management of Neck and Back Pain in the Emergency Department (Multi-ED)
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of psychologically-informed physical therapy (PIPT) in the ED in a pilot study of ED patients with neck or back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05221125
- Testing
- Psychologically-Informed Physical Therapy (PIPT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Interstitial Cystitis, Painful Bladder Syndrome
Pilot Study of Percutaneous Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for the Treatment of IC/PBS
In 2014, the American Urological Association updated it management algorithm for Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome (IC/PBS). As the algorithm progresses, interventions become increasingly invasive and morbid.
- Trial name
- NCT02550561
- Testing
- Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Low Back Pain
A Follow-up Comparison of Sensory Discrimination in Patients With Low Back Pain
To determine if there is any carry over difference with sensation training to the low back for patients with low back pain with the addition of a training at home.
- Trial name
- NCT03760887
- Testing
- Home exercise program only, Home exercise program and home program of sensory discrimination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Ambrose University
Chronic Pain, Knee Pain Chronic
Cognitive Flexibility Training for Persistent Pain: Neuroimaging Pilot (COFLEX-i)
To determine whether a 5-week computer-based cognitive training intervention results in changes in resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) within the brain networks.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Knee Pain Chronic, Hip Pain Chronic, Back Pain
- Trial name
- COFLEX-i (NCT03720821)
- Testing
- Cognitive Training + fMRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic Pain Attitudes Medical and Physiotherapy Students
This is an analysis of data collected from 2009-2014 from medical students at GCU and physiotherapy students at UoG measuring attitudes towards patients with chronic low back pain and their functionality.
- Trial name
- NCT03902626
- Testing
- Physiotherapy students, Medical students
- Volunteers
- 267 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Teesside University