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Back Pain Lower Back Chronic clinical trials and research
Research outlook What's coming for Chronic low back pain: the next 6 months to 5 yearsAs of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 6 Back Pain Lower Back Chronic clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in France (2), United States (2), Chile (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Back Pain Lower Back Chronic clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| ESF injection and dry needling with functional rehab for chronic low back pain after spine surgery | — | St-Malo | Recruiting | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Does spinal manipulation help with acute and subacute lower back pain? | — | Nîmes, Gard | Recruiting | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Retrolaminar nerve block for lumbar surgery pain | — | Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan | Recruiting | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Psychological Options for Wellness and Recovery (POWeR) for Veterans with Chronic Back or Neck Pain | — | Aurora, Colorado | Recruiting | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Needle-free ear cryo-stimulation and brain imaging for chronic low back pain | — | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Recruiting | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Examining back muscle characteristics to improve exercise therapy for low back pain | — | Diepenbeek and 1 other locations | Recruiting | May 9, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (6)
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ESF injection and dry needling with functional rehab for chronic low back pain after spine surgery
This trial tests whether injecting the erector spinae fascia or using dry needling, alongside functional rehab, helps people with long-standing lower back pain who have had spine surgery.
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Does spinal manipulation help with acute and subacute lower back pain?
For adults with recent low back pain, this study tests whether spinal manipulation can provide short-term relief and improved function.
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Retrolaminar nerve block for lumbar surgery pain
This trial will test whether adding an ultrasound-guided retrolaminar nerve block to standard multimodal pain management reduces opioid use after elective lumbar spine surgery.
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Psychological Options for Wellness and Recovery (POWeR) for Veterans with Chronic Back or Neck Pain
This study tests whether Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), or usual care works best to lower pain in veterans with chronic back or neck pain.
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Needle-free ear cryo-stimulation and brain imaging for chronic low back pain
This trial will test whether needle-free ear cryo-stimulation can change brain activity and reduce pain in adults who have had daily low back pain for at least six months.
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Examining back muscle characteristics to improve exercise therapy for low back pain
This study is testing if understanding the differences in back muscles between people with low back pain and healthy individuals can help create better exercise programs to improve their posture and control.
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Quick answers
How many Back Pain Lower Back Chronic clinical trials are recruiting right now?
6, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in France (2 trials), United States (2 trials), Chile (1 trial), Belgium (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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