Clinical trials
Acute Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting acute pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 212 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07528482Recruiting
Reflexology and cold therapy for chest tube removal pain
This study tests whether foot massage (reflexology) and cold application can reduce pain when chest tubes are removed after heart bypass surgery. Researchers want to see if these complementary techniques help manage discomfort during this procedure.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07552701Recruiting
Pain relief methods after gallbladder removal surgery
This study compares two different nerve-blocking techniques to help manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. Both methods use ultrasound guidance to deliver numbing medication near nerves, and the trial tests which approach works better for pain relief and overall recovery.
ÇorumAges 18–65 - NCT07553000Recruiting
Splinting for Wrist Fractures Study
This study tests how splinting helps people with suspected broken wrists (fractures of the radius bone at the wrist). You'll be included if you have moderate to severe wrist pain and imaging shows a fracture.
MalmöAges 18 years+ - NCT07618676Recruiting
Nitrous Oxide vs Lidocaine for Pain Relief During Needle Procedures
This study compares two pain-relief methods—nitrous oxide gas (laughing gas) and lidocaine numbing cream—to see which works better when doctors need to place a needle in your vein. If you've never used nitrous oxide before and are generally healthy, you may be a good fit.
Belgrade, Savski VenacAges 18–65 - NCT07463430Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Suzetrigine for pain after non-mastectomy breast surgery
This trial tests a new pain medication, suzetrigine, for people having breast surgery (not mastectomy) who are expected to have moderate pain. It checks if this drug works well compared to standard options.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07145346Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Suzetrigine for pain relief after multiple rib fractures
This trial tests a new medicine, suzetrigine, for managing acute pain in adults who have broken three or more ribs from a blunt injury. It aims to see if this painkiller works well and is safe for you.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06721000Enrolling by invitation
Patient-controlled vs. standard epidural pain relief
This trial compares two types of epidural pain management during surgery. It tests whether letting you control your pain medication yourself works better than the standard method.
Karachi, SindhAges 19 years+ - NCT06275191Enrolling by invitation
Testing non-opioid pain relief after tooth extraction
This trial tests whether alternative pain treatments can replace opioid painkillers after wisdom tooth or other tooth removal in teens and young adults. It aims to find safer ways to manage dental pain without relying on opioids.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 12–25 - NCT05091905Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Tested nerve-block pain pumps after arm or leg surgery
This trial studies whether a timed, stop-and-go pain medicine delivery works better than a steady drip after surgery. It’s done using a small catheter placed near a nerve to help control pain.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07504705Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for pain after gallbladder surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (intertransverse process block and erector spinae plane block) to see which provides better pain relief after gallbladder removal surgery using small incisions (laparoscopic cholecystectomy).
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06384664Recruiting
Freezing Nerves to Reduce Pain After Chest Surgery
This study tests whether freezing a nerve (cryoablation) during chest surgery can reduce pain after the operation. It might help patients who are having their first chest surgery and have never used strong painkillers.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06381063RecruitingPhase 3
Anti-inflammatory for heart surgery
This trial is testing whether a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) given during heart surgery can reduce complications. It's for people having planned open-heart surgery with a heart-lung machine.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06887153Recruiting
Pain medicine use after major surgery
This study looks at how different pain medicines are used together after major surgery and how well they control pain. It may help improve pain relief for people having planned bone, belly, or chest surgeries.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06281431Recruiting
Study comparing two needle types for nerve blocks to reduce pain
This trial compares a special echogenic (ultrasound-visible) needle with a standard needle for nerve blocks during surgery. The goal is to see which works better for preventing both short-term and long-term pain after operations like chest, abdomen, or limb surgeries.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06515691Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after weight loss surgery
This study tests a nerve block (an injection near the nerves) to see if it helps reduce pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The block is called a modified thoracoabdominal nerve plane block, and it may lead to better pain control and recovery.
Istanbul, BagcilarAges 18–65 - NCT06913270Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during burn dressing changes
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during dressing changes can help reduce pain and anxiety for adults with burn injuries. If you have moderate to severe pain during dressing changes, this approach might offer extra comfort without extra medication.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07008092Recruiting
Using PGE-M to predict appendicitis in children
This trial checks if a substance called PGE-M found in urine can help predict acute appendicitis in children with belly pain. If it works, it could help doctors diagnose appendicitis faster and without needing a blood test or CT scan.
SplitAges 5–17 - NCT06931951Recruiting
Acupuncture with medicine for knee pain after a car accident
This trial tests a type of acupuncture that injects medicine into specific points (pharmacopuncture) to treat severe knee pain from a recent traffic accident. It looks at whether this treatment is safe and effective for people who are already in the hospital for their injury.
DaejeonAges 19–69 - NCT06384456RecruitingPhase 4
TXA vs Placebo for Pain After Wrist Surgery
This study tests if tranexamic acid (TXA), a medicine used to reduce bleeding, can help lessen pain right after wrist fracture surgery. You may be able to join if you had breast cancer and radiation at least a year ago, are not currently on active cancer treatment, and don't take blood thinners or daily strong pain pills.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06511765RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve block for acute lower back pain: a pilot study
This study tests whether a single injection of a numbing medicine (ropivacaine) into the muscles of the lower back can quickly relieve sudden, severe back pain that has lasted less than a week. The goal is to see if this nerve block can help when standard pain pills aren't working.
Saint-HerblainAges 18 years+ - NCT06603662RecruitingPhase 4
Steroids for sudden osteoarthritis pain in the emergency room
This trial tests if a short course of oral steroids (glucocorticoids) can relieve sudden osteoarthritis pain in the knee, hip, or shoulder for people who come to the emergency department and are well enough to go home.
York, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06624969Recruiting
Virtual reality for reducing orthopedic pain
This trial tests if using a virtual reality headset can help reduce pain for people in the hospital with a broken bone. You would use the headset while resting or during procedures to see if it eases discomfort.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06784882RecruitingPhase 4
Continuous vs. single-injection nerve block for outpatient knee replacement
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks for pain control after total knee replacement. You will receive either a one-time injection or a continuous block that delivers medication through a small tube. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief while allowing you to go home the same day.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07247669Recruiting
AI phone triage for emergencies
This study tests if artificial intelligence can help identify time-sensitive emergencies like stroke, heart attack, or trouble breathing from recorded phone calls. The goal is to make emergency response faster and more accurate.
Málaga, MálagaAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for acute pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 212 recruiting acute pain studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a acute pain trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a acute pain trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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