Clinical trials
Cancer Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 189 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07117032RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation therapy for cancer-related stomach pain
This trial tests a type of radiation therapy (SBRT) to treat severe stomach pain caused by cancer pressing on nerves near the stomach. It aims to provide pain relief without the need for a standard nerve block procedure.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07308951Recruiting
Electrical acupoint stimulation for chronic cancer pain relief
This trial tests if a small, patient-controlled device that sends mild electrical pulses to acupoints (like acupuncture without needles) can improve quality of life for people with ongoing cancer pain. It may offer a drug-free way to manage pain at home.
Zhejiang, HangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT07691840Recruiting
Intrathecal therapy vs. standard care for severe cancer pain
This trial compares a treatment that delivers pain medicine directly to the spinal cord (intrathecal therapy) with usual pain control. It is for people with severe cancer pain that is not helped by oral or intravenous opioids.
JetteAges 18 years+ - NCT06001749RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for cancer pain study
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) can help with severe cancer pain. You may qualify if your pain is high despite strong medications and you are willing to be monitored closely.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06198010Recruiting
Managing cancer pain better for survivors
This study tests a new way to help cancer survivors manage pain that started or got worse after their diagnosis. It's for people who rate their pain as 5 or higher on a 0-10 scale and live in rural areas or identify as Hispanic.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07051265Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief for head and neck cancer patients using TENS or acupressure
This study compares two non-drug methods—TENS (a mild electrical device) and acupressure (gentle finger pressure on specific points)—to help manage pain in people with head and neck cancer. If you have cancer-related pain and need medication, you may be able to join.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–100 - NCT04673981Recruiting
Follow-up study for oral and throat cancer pain
This study looks at nerve-related symptoms and pain in the mouth and throat in people who have been treated for oral or oropharynx cancer. You may be able to take part if you’re within 1 to 5 years after treatment and can follow study steps.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06085313Recruiting
Web-based program for cancer pain in Asian women
This trial tests a web-based program to help women of Chinese, Korean, or Japanese heritage manage breast cancer pain and depressive symptoms. If you've had breast cancer, have had pain in the past week, and feel some depression, this program could help you cope better.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06601218RecruitingPhase 1
Daily oral cannabis for cancer patients with solid tumors
This trial tests whether taking a daily oral cannabis (marijuana) dose is safe for people with advanced solid tumors (cancer that has spread). It's looking for people who are already on a stable cancer treatment and want to see if adding cannabis affects their symptoms or how they feel.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT04726228Recruiting
Using machine learning to improve pain assessment in advanced cancer
This trial looks at how a computer “learns” to better understand and assess cancer pain at home. It may help people with advanced cancer get more accurate pain evaluation while they are receiving pain treatment.
Naples, CampaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07300995Recruiting
Pain coping skills for older women with breast cancer
This study tests a behavioral program to help older women with breast cancer learn skills to cope with pain. The program is done through video or phone sessions.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 55 years+ - NCT06503432Recruiting
Does PD-L1 affect pain after lung cancer surgery?
This study looks at how a protein called PD-L1 relates to pain after lung cancer surgery. If you're having a VATS procedure, researchers want to see if PD-L1 levels affect your recovery and pain experience.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06063902Enrolling by invitation
Long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain
This study looks at the risks and benefits of long-term use of opioids (strong painkillers) for chronic pain that is not caused by cancer. It aims to help doctors and patients make better decisions about pain management.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT07636382Recruiting
Radiation to relieve cancer-related belly pain from celiac plexus involvement
This trial tests a focused radiation treatment called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) to target pain from cancer affecting the celiac plexus—a bundle of nerves in the upper abdomen. The goal is to relieve severe, persistent pain without surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07001709RecruitingPhase 4
How abiraterone affects oxycodone in prostate cancer
This study looks at how a common prostate cancer drug (abiraterone) affects how the body processes a painkiller (oxycodone). Men with prostate cancer who take abiraterone will be compared with those who do not, to see if the painkiller works differently.
Deventer, OverijsselAges 18 years+ - NCT06749964Recruiting
Personalized internet CBT for cancer-related pain
This trial tests a personalized internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help people with cancer-related chronic pain. It aims to improve how you cope with pain and daily life challenges.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT06248216Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for cancer treatment side effects
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help ease common cancer-treatment side effects like pain, anxiety, sleep trouble, fatigue, or numbness. You may be able to join if you finished your main cancer treatment at least 3 months ago and have one of these symptoms.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT07408193RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Lidocaine and ketamine for severe cancer pain not helped by opioids
This trial tests if adding lidocaine and ketamine to your current pain medicines can better control severe cancer-related pain that opioids alone haven't helped.
Athens, AtticaAges 18 years+ - NCT05427058Recruiting
Nerve blocks to treat hard-to-control cancer pelvic pain
This trial tests two types of pain-relieving nerve blocks for people with severe cancer pain in the pelvis or perineum that has not improved enough with standard stepwise pain medicines. It may help reduce pain and lessen bothersome side effects from pain pills.
Malang, East JavaAges 18 years+ - NCT06728579RecruitingPhase 2
Group therapy for joint pain in breast cancer survivors
This study tests two supportive group programs—one using mindfulness skills, the other providing supportive talk therapy—to help breast cancer survivors manage joint pain caused by hormone-blocking pills. If you have ongoing joint pain and are taking an aromatase inhibitor, you may be able to join a free, video-based group.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06814977Recruiting
Acupuncture for joint pain in cancer survivors
This study tests whether acupuncture can help reduce joint pain in cancer survivors. If you have bothersome joint pain that has lasted at least a month, acupuncture might offer relief.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06351046Recruiting
Preventing chronic pain from getting worse
This trial tests a virtual reality program to see if it can help prevent long-term pain from becoming more severe. You may be eligible if you have had pain for at least 3 months and rate your average pain as moderate or higher.
Copenhagen, København Ø.Ages 18 years+ - NCT06889987Recruiting
Pain block comparison for kidney surgery patients
This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided pain blocks for cancer patients having a kidney removed. It aims to find which block provides better pain control after surgery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06834685Recruiting
Laser therapy for nerve pain after chemotherapy
This study tests a special laser treatment (photobiomodulation) to reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. If you have had nerve pain for at least 3 months after chemo and can attend twice-weekly sessions, this may help ease your pain.
Mougins, Alpes MaritimesAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 189 recruiting cancer 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 cancer 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 cancer 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.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.