Clinical trials
Analgesics clinical trials
Below are recruiting analgesics clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 143 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06932835Recruiting
Pain relief after gallbladder surgery: TAP vs. M-TAPA block
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (TAP and M-TAPA) to see which one provides better pain relief after planned laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Both blocks are injections of numbing medicine around your abdomen to help control pain after surgery.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06990893Recruiting
Oliceridine vs morphine for pain after lumbar surgery
This study compares a new pain medicine called oliceridine with morphine or sufentanil to see which works better after lumbar spine surgery. It aims to find a safer and more effective way to manage pain after your operation.
Anqing, AnhuiAges 18–65 - NCT06992427RecruitingPhase 3
Gabapentin to prevent opioid use for mouth pain during cancer treatment
This trial tests if taking gabapentin during chemoradiation for head and neck cancer can reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. It may help manage mouth pain caused by treatment.
Gilbert, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06948253Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief methods for kids having umbilical hernia surgery
This study compares three types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which one provides the best pain relief for children after umbilical hernia repair. The goal is to find a safe and effective way to manage pain in young patients.
TantaAges 2–7 - NCT06949826RecruitingPhase 4
Buprenorphine for pain after ankle fracture surgery
This trial tests if buprenorphine, a non-opioid pain medicine, works well for people who have not used opioids before. After ankle fracture surgery, you would get buprenorphine instead of stronger opioids to see if it controls pain just as well with fewer side effects.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06892743Recruiting
Comparing two pain blocks for kidney removal surgery
This trial compares two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief for patients undergoing open kidney removal (nephrectomy). If you have kidney cancer and are scheduled for this surgery, you may be able to join.
Maadi, Cairo GovernorateAges 18–70 - NCT06819956RecruitingPhase 3
Lower-dose ketorolac for pain in the ICU
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the pain medicine ketorolac can safely control pain for people in the intensive care unit (ICU). If you are in the ICU and have pain, this study might help find a better way to treat it.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06823349RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief study for normal labor
This trial compares a single injection of pain medicine into the spinal fluid to other methods during normal labor. It aims to see how well it works for women in active labor with a single, full-term baby in head-down position.
AswānAges Any age - NCT06818396Recruiting
Pain relief for hip surgery: comparing two methods
This study compares two ways to manage pain during hip surgery: a nerve block in the groin area versus a spinal medication. The goal is to find which approach offers better pain control with fewer side effects.
CairoAges 21 years+ - NCT06820190Recruiting
Numbing injection for pain after scoliosis fusion surgery
This trial is testing a new type of numbing injection near the spine to see how well it controls pain after scoliosis surgery. If you are having a posterior spinal fusion for idiopathic scoliosis, you may be able to join and receive the injection plus patient-controlled pain medicine.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06800846Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Pain relief after knee replacement: injection methods compared
This study compares two ways to give pain medicine during knee replacement surgery: one is injected into the bone, the other around the joint. Researchers want to see which works better and may help you recover with less pain.
Khlong Luang, Changwat Pathum ThaniAges 50–80 - NCT05748366Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided pain block for broken ribs
This trial tests an ultrasound-guided nerve pain block (in the serratus anterior area) to help relieve pain from one side of recently broken ribs. If it works well, it may reduce how much IV pain medicine or opioid tablets you need while you recover.
York, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06174363Recruiting
Pain Relief Study for Breast Cancer Surgery
This study tests a combination pain medicine (Maxigesic) to see how well it controls pain after breast cancer surgery. It may help you need fewer opioids after your operation.
SeoulAges 20–70 - NCT06752759RecruitingPhase 3
Ketamine mist for depression
This trial tests if a ketamine mist you breathe in can help treat moderate to severe depression. It is for adults who are not helped enough by other treatments.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–88 - NCT06731088Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Sedation with remazolam and remifentanil for sepsis patients
This study tests a combination of two sedative drugs (remazolam besylate and remifentanil) for calming patients with sepsis who are on a ventilator in the ICU. The goal is to see if this approach improves recovery compared to standard care.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06671002RecruitingPhase 4
Pain medicine safety study for kids having surgery
This study compares different pain medicines to see which works best and is safest for children after surgery for tonsil removal, gallbladder removal, or knee arthroscopy. It aims to help find the most effective and least risky pain control option.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–20 - NCT06664177Recruiting
Pain block comparison for hernia surgery
This trial compares two nerve-block techniques (Quadratus Lumborum block vs. Transversalis Fascia block) to control pain after inguinal hernia surgery. It aims to find which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06655454RecruitingPhase 2
Numbing medicine after root canal for pain relief
This study tests whether a long-acting numbing medication (bupivacaine) given after a root canal can reduce pain better than a standard short-acting numbing medicine. It is for people who need a root canal for a tooth that is causing sharp, constant pain.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT03646058RecruitingPhase 3
Add-on buprenorphine to ease suicidal thoughts in depression
This Phase 3 study tests whether adding buprenorphine to your usual pain-dose medicines can reduce severe suicidal thoughts during a major depressive episode. It may help people who are currently hospitalized or closely followed and have higher scores for both depression severity and suicidal thinking.
Bordeaux, FranceAges 18–65 - NCT06602271RecruitingPhase 3
Study of PF614 for Pain After Tummy Tuck Surgery
This study tests a new painkiller called PF614 for pain after tummy tuck surgery. It compares the study drug to a placebo (a pill with no medicine) to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–75 - NCT06614322RecruitingPhase 2
Nerve damage foot pain study
This study tests whether certain pain medicines can better relieve foot pain caused by nerve damage. It compares how people's bodies respond to pain to find the best treatment for each person.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT06571110Recruiting
Acupuncture for opioid pain relief in fibromyalgia
This study tests whether getting real acupuncture helps people with fibromyalgia who are already taking daily opioid pain medicine, compared to fake acupuncture (sham). The goal is to see if acupuncture can improve pain and reduce the need for opioids.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06539741Recruiting
Ibuprofen response study for wisdom tooth removal
This study looks at how people respond to ibuprofen after having one or more impacted wisdom teeth removed. It aims to understand why pain relief varies between individuals.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for analgesics?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 143 recruiting analgesics 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 analgesics 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 analgesics 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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