Clinical trials: Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain, open to volunteers
Migraine in Children, Complex Regional Pain Syndromes
Supraspinal Processing of Sensory Aspects of Pain
The goal of this basic science study is to learn about the brain mechanisms of chronic pain across different chronic pain syndromes in pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- Migraine in Children, Complex Regional Pain Syndromes, Musculoskeletal Pain, Functional Abdominal Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- SCP (NCT05814497)
- Testing
- Multisensory Task, Graphesthesia, Divided attention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 255 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Bruxism, Pelvic Pain
Bruxism, Pelvic Pain, Erectile Dysfunction, and Anxiety in Young Adult Men
Bruxism is a parafunctional activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth during wakefulness or sleep. Increasing evidence suggests that bruxism is not only related to orofacial structures but may also be…
- Conditions
- Bruxism, Pelvic Pain, Myofascial Pain - Dysfunction Syndrome of TMJ, Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07469345
- Testing
- Questionnaire and Physical Exam
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Myalgia, Muscle Pain
Concentration of Receptors With Affinity for Cannabidiol and Cannabinol and the Effect on Chronic Orofacial Pain of Muscle Origin
The main aim of the presented project will be to examine the concentration of selected receptors (CB1, CB2, TRPV-1) showing affinity for binding to cannabidol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN) in blood samples collected from people with…
- Conditions
- Myalgia, Muscle Pain, Orofacial Pain, Headache, Tension
- Trial name
- NCT06405646
- Testing
- Blood CB1, CB2, TRPV-1 concentration measurement
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
Pelvic Girdle Pain, Chronic Pain
Exploring Central Sensitization in Pregnant Women
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is reported by 50% of pregnant women and up to 11 years after pregnancy, 10% of women have persistent and per definition chronic PGP.
- Trial name
- NCT05507853
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Low Back Pain
Mapping Stress and Pain Interactions (G072323N)
The over-arching goal of this observational (case-control, with a cross-sectional and longitudinal arm) study is to comprehensively map stress system (dys)function (including reactivity and recovery) in people with primary…
- Conditions
- Fibromyalgia, Chronic Low Back Pain, Subacute Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- STRAIN (NCT06892977)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Chronic Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
Endogenous Pain Inhibition Deficiency in Chronic TMD Pain
Temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) involve a range of conditions with varied causes, affecting a large portion of the U.S. population and posing challenges for diagnosis and management, especially in chronic cases.
- Trial name
- TMD-CPM (NCT06617494)
- Testing
- Pain modulation testing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Migraine, Musculoskeletal Pain
Overlapping Pain Trajectory Study
The goal of this observational study is to learn about spatial and temporal nociceptive filtering in adolescents with chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs). The main questions it aims to answer are: 1.
- Conditions
- Migraine, Musculoskeletal Pain, Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- COPC (NCT05752396)
- Testing
- Conditioned Pain Modulation, Offset Analgesia, Spatial Summation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD), Chronic Pain
Occlusal Sensitivity to Articulating Foils in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders and Healthy Controls
Occlusal sensitivity refers to the ability to detect fine objects placed between opposing teeth during biting or in maximum intercuspation.
- Trial name
- SENFOIL (NCT07163494)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zagreb
Rheumatic Arthritis, Chronic Pain
Effect of Home-Based Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Pain in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis With Low Inflammatory Activity
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a highly complex inflammatory autoimmune disease. Several drugs have been developed in recent decades to target the immune components of inflammation.
- Trial name
- tDCS RA (NCT07162311)
- Testing
- tDCS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Chronic Musculoskeletal Disease, Transarterial Embolization
The Combined Utility of Angio-CT and MRI in Managing Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: a Prospective Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Transarterial Microembolization
Transarterial microembolization (TAME) is a novel treatment option for chronic musculoskeletal pain, especially suitable for patients who have not responded to conservative treatment or are unsuitable for surgical procedures.
- Conditions
- Chronic Musculoskeletal Disease, Transarterial Embolization, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Angiography
- Trial name
- NCT06509087
- Testing
- Transarterial microembolization (TAME)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Educational Intervention for Primary Care Professionals on Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
PainTrain-AI Implementation Trial in Primary Care (Competency Gaps and Gender Bias)
Cluster trial to assess the effect of a digital clinical simulation (PainTrain AI) on clinical adequacy (0-100 rubric) across T0-T1-T2 in Primary Care.
- Trial name
- PT-AI-IMP (NCT07507019)
- Testing
- PainTrain-AI Educational Training, Usual Training / Standard Practice
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 185 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francesc Valenzuela Pascual
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) (ICD-10 G93.3)
Investigating the Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia-Hyperoxia Treatment (IHHT) in People With Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) to Improve Fatigue, Pain, and Quality of Life by Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Autonomic Nervous System Impairment
This study is testing a new treatment for people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and long-term symptoms after COVID-19.
- Trial name
- REenergizeME (NCT07317401)
- Testing
- Intermittent hypoxia-hyperoxia treatment (IHHT)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Spine Health, Spine Injuries and Disorders
Occupational Exposure to Whole Body Vibration Among U.S. Military Veterans: Acute and Chronic Contributions to Musculoskeletal Disorders and Spine-Area Pain
Significance to VA: There is a lack of prospective longitudinal studies investigating the relationship between risk factors to Veterans and development and progression of musculoskeletal (MSK) spine injury and pain.
- Conditions
- Spine Health, Spine Injuries and Disorders, Spine Degeneration, Whole Body Vibration
- Trial name
- NCT07367139
- Testing
- Water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milwaukee VA Medical Center
Shoulder Pain, Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder
Shock Wave Therapy as a Treatment Intervention for Frozen Shoulder
Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a debilitating condition that causes global restriction and pain at the glenohumeral joint. Physiotherapy treatment is often first line treatment management.
- Trial name
- NCT06490172
- Testing
- Shock wave therapy
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Stirling
Facet Joint Pain, Arthropathy
Effect of Post-Radiofrequency Corticosteroid Injection on the Incidence of Post-Neurotomy Neuritis
The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of post-neurotomy neuritis (PNN) in adult patients undergoing radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN) for spine facet and sacroiliac joint pain, comparing those who receive a local…
- Conditions
- Facet Joint Pain, Arthropathy, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Post-neurotomy Neuritis
- Trial name
- PNN (NCT07839195)
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Normal Saline, Bupivacaine
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Siriraj Hospital
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Network Modeling in Knee Osteoarthritis
This project seeks to understand inter-individual differences in chronic musculoskeletal pain (cMSKP). Our long-term objective is to develop clinically-feasible decision tools that enable whole-person assessment and management of…
- Trial name
- NCT07746284
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Mason University
Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
PainTrain-AI Pilot: Feasibility, Usability (SUS) and Concept-Shift in Primary Care and a Specialized Setting
This pilot will assess feasibility and usability (SUS) and explore concept shift (reduction of neurophysiology misconceptions) after exposure to a behavioral educational intervention (PainTrain AI), a digital clinical simulation…
- Trial name
- PT-AI Pilot (NCT07497997)
- Testing
- PainTrain-AI Behavioral Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Francesc Valenzuela Pascual
Hyperthermia, Chronic Primary Pain
Hyperthermia in Patients With Chronic Primary Pain - Effects on Thermoregulation, Somatosensory System and Movement Evoked Pain
This study, in a quasi-experimental matched two-group pre-post design, investigates the effect of serial water-filtered whole-body hyperthermia on circadian core body temperature, the somatosensory system (nociception) and the…
- Conditions
- Hyperthermia, Chronic Primary Pain, Widespread Pain, Muscular Disease
- Trial name
- HYPPRI-1 (NCT07101978)
- Testing
- serial whole body hyperthermia
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bern University of Applied Sciences
Chronic Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
HIIT for Inflammatory-driven Shoulder Pain.
This feasibility study investigates whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) is feasible and acceptable for individuals with long-term shoulder pain where low-grade inflammation is suspected.
- Conditions
- Chronic Shoulder Pain, Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain, Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
- Trial name
- NCT07275164
- Testing
- High intensity interval training (HIIT)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Knee
Embo Registry; National Registry for Artery Embolization
Embo Registry is a retrospective and prospective observational study to evaluate real world effectiveness and the use of Artery Embolization as a treatment for chronic pain with patients that have osteoarthritis and localized…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis Thumb, Osteoarthritis Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT06477965
- Testing
- Artery Embolization
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vascular Solutions of North Carolina