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Lower Back Pain 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 9 Lower Back Pain clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in United States (7), Austria (1), Jamaica (1)). By phase: Phase 1 (2), Early Phase 1 (1). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 9Clinical trials
- 3Countries
Newest Lower Back Pain clinical trials
All recruiting trials (9)
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Medical Massage Therapy for Subacute Lower Back Pain in Active-Duty Service Members
This study tests whether adding medical massage therapy to standard care can shorten duty-restriction periods and reduce pain for active-duty service members with subacute lower back pain.
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Lower back pain: stem cell and exosome infusion vs placebo
This study tests whether an umbilical cord blood–derived stem cell and exosome infusion can help adults with chronic degenerative lower back pain compared with placebo.
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Dynamic sitting with prototype office chairs for lower back pain
This study will test whether using two types of dynamic office chairs instead of a static chair can prevent or reduce lower back pain in office workers who tend to develop pain.
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SPRINT peripheral nerve stimulation for chronic posterior sacroiliac joint (PSIJC) low back pain
This study will try a temporary SPRINT peripheral nerve stimulator to see if it reduces chronic PSIJC-related lower back pain in adults who have already tried physical therapy and medications.
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Intrathecal CNTX-3001 for intractable chronic low back pain
This trial will test CNTX-3001, a non-opioid medicine given into the spinal fluid, to see if it is safe and helps adults with long-standing, treatment-resistant moderate to severe low back pain.
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Three dry needling approaches for chronic low back pain
This study will see if three types of dry needling—dry needling alone, dry needling with high-rate PENS, and dry needling with low-rate PENS—reduce pain and improve quality of life for adults with chronic low back pain.
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Robotic EMMA versus therapist-delivered lower back massage
This test compares a robotic device called EMMA to a certified massage therapist for adults with lower back pain to see if patient experience differs.
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Investigating how cannabis helps relieve pain
This study is testing how vaporized cannabis helps relieve pain by looking at how it affects the brain while participants feel controlled heat.
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Neck and low back pain among medical students at UWI Mona
This project will test whether a standardised spine exercise program helps medical students at UWI Mona who have neck or low back pain while also measuring how common these pains are and students' spine-health knowledge.
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Quick answers
How many Lower Back Pain clinical trials are recruiting right now?
9, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in United States (7 trials), Austria (1 trial), Jamaica (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
What phases are they in?
Phase 1: 2, Early Phase 1: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.
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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