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Musculoskeletal Injury clinical trials and research

• 10Clinical trials
• 2NIH research projects
• 3Countries

Newest Musculoskeletal Injury clinical trials

All recruiting trials (10)

• Topical diclofenac gel versus oral ibuprofen for kids with ankle or knee sprains

  This trial will try whether diclofenac gel applied to the injured ankle or knee works as well as oral ibuprofen for children aged 6–18 with new sprains or strains.

  Recruiting Phase 3 University of Calgary · Calgary, Alberta and 1 other locations · NCT07145645

• Assessing ACL injury risk in healthy athletes

  This study is trying to see how muscle strength and movement patterns in healthy athletes can help predict the risk of ACL injuries over a year.

  Recruiting Sanford Health · Fargo, North Dakota · NCT06635668

• Hormonal intervention to prevent injuries in military personnel during training

  This study is testing whether hormone therapy can help military personnel train better and avoid injuries during tough training sessions.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · NCT06455969

• Using stem cells to treat musculoskeletal injuries and degeneration

  This study is testing whether a new stem cell treatment can help people with musculoskeletal injuries and degeneration feel better and recover.

  Recruiting Phase 1/2 Cellcolabs Clinical LTD. · Nassau, The Bahamas · NCT06074783

• Using Fluoxetine right after injury to help trauma victims recover better

  This study is testing if giving Fluoxetine right after an injury can help trauma victims avoid PTSD and depression while also looking at pain levels and opioid use.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of Florida · Gainesville, Florida · NCT06046859

• Emotional therapy for people with ongoing pain after orthopedic injuries

  This study is testing if Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy can help people with ongoing pain after orthopedic injuries feel better both physically and emotionally.

  Recruiting Johns Hopkins University · Baltimore, Maryland · NCT05989230

• Using a custom orthotic and rehabilitation program for lower limb injuries

  This study is testing if using a special orthotic along with a focused rehab program can help people with lower limb injuries recover better and improve their performance.

  Recruiting Wake Forest University Health Sciences · Charlotte, North Carolina · NCT05780502

• Understanding musculoskeletal injury risks after concussion

  This study is trying to find out how a concussion affects muscle control and increases the risk of injuries in active people, including service members, to help create better ways to keep them safe while they recover.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Walter Reed National Military Medical Center · Athens, Georgia and 2 other locations · NCT05122728

• Assessing quality of life in young gymnasts recovering from injuries

  This study looks at how recovering from injuries affects the quality of life and happiness of young gymnasts aged 8-18.

  Recruiting University of Colorado, Denver · Denver, Colorado · NCT05110729

• Effects of AFO heel height and stiffness on walking

  This study tests how different heel heights and stiffness of ankle foot orthoses affect the walking of people who use them every day.

  Recruiting University of Iowa · Iowa City, Iowa · NCT04800484

NIH-funded research (2)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Back-Support Exoskeletons to Reduce Low Back Pain in Commercial Fishermen

  A real-world trial will test whether wearable back-support exoskeletons can lower back pain and fatigue for commercial fishers on their boats.

  NIH research Texas A&m University Health Science Ctr · College Station, United States · NIH-11480361

• Understanding how psychological factors influence the transition from acute to chronic pain after injuries.

  This study is looking at how thoughts and feelings can affect whether someone with a painful injury, like from a car accident, ends up with long-lasting pain, and it will involve 200 patients over three months to find ways to help prevent that from happening.

  NIH research University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh, United States · NIH-10758847

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Quick answers

How many Musculoskeletal Injury clinical trials are recruiting right now?

10, 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 (8 trials), Canada (1 trial), The Bahamas (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 2, Phase 3: 1, Phase 1/2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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