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Chronic Low Back Pain clinical trials

30 of 72 indexed Chronic Low Back Pain trials are currently recruiting.

72 US clinical trials · 30 currently recruiting

Chronic Low Back Pain is the subject of 72 registered US clinical trials on ClinicalTrials.gov, 30 of them currently open to new participants. 5 are in Phase 3-4 (later-stage) and 15 in Phase 1-2 (earlier-stage). The most active sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, running 6 of these trials.

The research picture

Chronic Low Back Pain has 72 registered US clinical trials, 30 of them open to new participants right now, about 42% of the total.

30
recruiting participants now
42%
of trials open to enrollment
5
in Phase 3–4 (later-stage)
6
top sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development
Phase 16Phase 29Phase 31Phase 44

Active & Recent Trials

72 total, page 1 of 2

RECRUITING 10,000 participants

PRECISION Pain Research Registry

University of North Texas Health Science Center

NCT04853732

RECRUITING Phase 2 10,000 participants

A Master Protocol Study (LY900028) of Multiple Intervention-Specific-Appendices (ISAs) in Participants With Chronic Pain

Eli Lilly and Company

NCT05986292

RECRUITING NA 2,529 participants

Sequential and Comparative Evaluation of Pain Treatment Effectiveness Response

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT04142177

RECRUITING 1,500 participants

Intracept Minimally-invasive PROcedure for VErtebrogenic Back Pain

Boston Scientific Corporation

NCT06827262

RECRUITING NA 1,000 participants

Telerehabilitation for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain (TeleBACK Clinical Trial)

Johns Hopkins University

NCT06821607

RECRUITING NA 434 participants

Improving Health for Patients With Chronic LBP in Rural Communities Through Telerehabilitation

Johns Hopkins University

NCT06471920

RECRUITING NA 360 participants

Clinician Satisfaction With the VERABAND™

University of Michigan

NCT06080464

RECRUITING NA 350 participants

Integrative Mindfulness-Based Predictive Approach for Chronic Low Back Pain Treatment

Boston Medical Center

NCT06106191

RECRUITING NA 340 participants

HOnest Placebos With Explanations: Evaluating Open-Label Placebos for Chronic Pain

Rhode Island Hospital

NCT06931158

RECRUITING NA 269 participants

The Ability of Chronic Pain Patients to Self-diagnose Their Chief Source of Low Back Pain

Northwestern University

NCT06630676

RECRUITING NA 200 participants

Physical Exam, Static & Dynamic Ultrasound Assessment, & Treatment of Thoracolumbar Fascia (TLF) Mediated Low Back Pain

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

NCT06818175

RECRUITING NA 150 participants

Mobile Neurofeedback for Low Back Pain

Duke University

NCT05669027

RECRUITING NA 130 participants

Detection of EEG-Based Biomarkers of Chronic Low Back Pain

Stanford University

NCT06025201

RECRUITING Phase 2 80 participants

Modulation Effect of tACS on Chronic Low Back Pain

Massachusetts General Hospital

NCT06568198

RECRUITING NA 70 participants

Managing Pain Using Optimized Sequences by Adjusting Parameters With Independent Current Control

Boston Scientific Corporation

NCT07190807

RECRUITING NA 66 participants

Meditation for Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain

Florida State University

NCT06384001

RECRUITING NA 66 participants

MBM andtaVNS for Low Back Pain and Depressive Symptoms

Florida State University

NCT07415941

RECRUITING NA 60 participants

AuriculoTherapy NeuroImaging

Keith M Vogt

NCT06825390

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Transcutaneous Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Low Back Pain

University of California, San Francisco

NCT05265000

RECRUITING NA 50 participants

Evaluation of Multi-Tined Expandable Electrode (MEE) Efficacy and Safety in Treatment of Lumbar Facet Arthropathy by Radiofrequency Neurotomies Compared to Conservative Medical Management.

University of Kansas Medical Center

NCT04730700

RECRUITING Phase 1 45 participants

Safety, Tolerability, and Effectiveness of Intramuscular Injection of CELZ-201-DDT for the Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain

Creative Medical Technology Holdings

NCT06053242

RECRUITING Phase 2 44 participants

Ketamine-assisted Integrative Treatment for Veterans With Chronic Low Back Pain and Comorbid Depression

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT06419439

RECRUITING 42 participants

Brain Imaging Biomarkers for Response to Spinal Cord Stimulation in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT04658628

RECRUITING NA 40 participants

Active Music-Based Intervention in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Sharon Wang-Price

NCT06940063

RECRUITING Phase 1 40 participants

Psilocybin in Chronic Low Back Pain and Depression

Johns Hopkins University

NCT06355414

RECRUITING NA 34 participants

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and Low Back Pain

University of Hartford

NCT05812885

RECRUITING Phase 1 30 participants

Psilocybin Therapy for Chronic Low Back Pain

Joshua Woolley, MD, PhD

NCT05351541

RECRUITING Phase 1 30 participants

Integrative Breathwork Intervention for Chronic Pain

University of Florida

NCT06546956

RECRUITING NA 20 participants

Phenotyping Response to Spinal Cord Stimulation in Chronic Low Back Pain

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT06310226

RECRUITING NA 16 participants

DBS of the SCC for the Treatment of Medically Refractory CLBP

University of California, Los Angeles

NCT04085406

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 1,093 participants

EaseVRx-8w+ for the Treatment of Chronic Lower Back Pain

AppliedVR

NCT05263037

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 300 participants

Stanford Center for Back Pain

Stanford University

NCT02503475

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Early Phase 1 140 participants

Efficacy of Spinal Manipulation Therapy or Mindfulness-based Reduction Therapy on Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain

Rush University Medical Center

NCT04744883

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 2 60 participants

Project 1 Aim 2, Adaptations of the Brain in Chronic Pain With Opioid Exposure

Northwestern University

NCT05463367

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING NA 52 participants

Development and Feasibility of Mindfulness Based Pain Reduction

University of California, San Francisco

NCT04980612

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 50 participants

Partial Sleep Restriction in Chronic Low Back Pain: A Feasibility Study

University of Kansas Medical Center

NCT07008924

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING 40 participants

Effects of tDCS and TUS on the Perception of Pain and Functional Limitations Due to Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

NCT02954432

ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING Phase 4 20 participants

Biofreeze® vs. a Placebo on Chronic Low Back Pain Walking Gait Characteristics and Pain

Sport and Spine Rehab Clinical Research Foundation

NCT03888820

COMPLETED 8,193 participants

Patient Engagement Via Crowdsourcing

RAND

NCT03264521

COMPLETED 500 participants

Safety of Acupuncture Treatments for Chronic Low Back Pain in Older Adults

McLean Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

NCT03850717

COMPLETED Phase 4 494 participants

The Back Pain Consortium Research Program Study

University of Michigan

NCT04870957

COMPLETED Phase 2 308 participants

Treating Negative Affect in Low Back Pain Patients

Ajay Wasan, MD, Msc

NCT04747314

COMPLETED NA 299 participants

Aging Back Clinics

VA Office of Research and Development

NCT03564600

COMPLETED Phase 3 287 participants

Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of ABT-712 in Subjects With Moderate to Severe Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)

AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)

NCT00763321

COMPLETED NA 184 participants

Manual Therapy and Strengthening for the Hip in Older Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain

University of Delaware

NCT04009837

COMPLETED Phase 2 159 participants

Chronic Pain Master Protocol (CPMP): A Study of LY3526318 in Participants With Chronic Low Back Pain

Eli Lilly and Company

NCT05086289

COMPLETED NA 154 participants

Spinal Control During Functional Activities to Improve Low Back Pain Outcomes

Washington University School of Medicine

NCT02027623

COMPLETED Phase 2 153 participants

Chronic Pain Master Protocol (CPMP): A Study of LY3556050 in Participants With Chronic Low Back Pain

Eli Lilly and Company

NCT04874636

COMPLETED NA 136 participants

Chiropractic Management of Chronic Lower Back Pain in Older Adults

US Department of Veterans Affairs

NCT00475787

COMPLETED NA 135 participants

Cooperative Pain Education and Self-management

VA Connecticut Healthcare System

NCT02724930

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Phase Distribution

PhaseTrial count
Phase 1 6
Phase 2 9
Phase 3 1
Phase 4 4

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov, National Library of Medicine. Data is informational only.

Reading the Chronic Low Back Pain Trial Landscape

72 indexed Chronic Low Back Pain studies · 30 recruiting (42%).

Phase mix: 5 late (III/IV) vs 15 early (I/II).

Top sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development (6 trials), 9 others listed. 50 shown below, recruiting first.

How to read this condition's trial landscape

That ratio is a useful proxy for activity level: a high share of recruiting studies often signals that research interest is current and that new enrollment opportunities are appearing, while a low share typically means the field is dominated by completed or follow-up work where most participant spots have already been filled. These counts reflect the public registry only and include studies at every stage of design, so they should be read as an index of research attention rather than as a measure of treatment availability.

Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies focus on early safety signals, dosing, and preliminary effect, while Phase 3 studies are typically the larger efficacy and safety trials submitted toward regulatory review, and Phase 4 studies follow approved interventions in real-world use. A condition weighted toward later phases often reflects a mature research pipeline with several interventions already close to or past approval, whereas a heavier early-phase tilt suggests the field is still exploring new mechanisms and candidate approaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many clinical trials are there for Chronic Low Back Pain?

PlainTrial tracks 72 US clinical trials for Chronic Low Back Pain, of which 30 are currently recruiting participants. Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.

How do I find a recruiting trial for Chronic Low Back Pain?

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Is this data current?

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH/NLM) ClinicalTrials.gov AACT registry · 2026 Trial counts and statuses sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Sponsor counts include both industry and federal/academic sponsors.

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