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
- NCT07779135Recruiting
Aromatherapy for nerve pain from breast cancer treatment
This study tests whether using essential oils can help reduce pain, tingling, or numbness in hands and feet caused by paclitaxel chemotherapy for breast cancer. If regular pain medications aren't working well, this natural approach may offer additional relief.
ColmarAges 18 years+ - NCT05648253Recruiting
Hyivy device after pelvic radiation for vaginal health
This study checks whether a special vaginal device (Hyivy) is safe and workable after pelvic radiation for certain cancers. You may be asked to use it for 12 weeks to help with vaginal changes after treatment, and you would visit the study team regularly.
Kitchener, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05275881Recruiting
Virtual reality during procedures for young blood or cancer patients
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during certain procedures can make them easier for children, teens, and young adults with blood or cancer-related conditions. Participants must be able to safely use a VR headset and be willing to take part.
PoitiersAges 7–24 - NCT07128030Recruiting
Moderate exercise for pain in breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether moderate exercise (like brisk walking) can help reduce pain and sensitivity in breast cancer survivors. It's designed for women who have finished their main treatments and still have discomfort in their arm or shoulder on the side where they had surgery.
MadridAges Any age - NCT06117709Recruiting
Smartphone app for cancer pain relief
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with advanced cancer manage their pain. It's for adults who have had cancer pain and want to try a digital tool to improve their comfort and quality of life.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 21 years+ - NCT07382297Recruiting
Knee tumor pain study with extra nerve block
This study tests if adding an ultrasound-guided nerve block (IPACK) behind the knee to a standard nerve block (adductor canal block) can better control pain after knee tumor surgery. If you are having knee tumor removal and are in fair to poor health, this may help improve your recovery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07280416Recruiting
Sleep changes in first year after cancer diagnosis
This study follows people who are newly diagnosed with cancer to see how their sleep changes during the first year. It looks at whether treatments like chemo or immunotherapy affect insomnia.
Le Puy-en-VelayAges 18–80 - NCT06856733Recruiting
Better opioid management for long-term non-cancer pain
This study tests a new way to help people who have been taking opioids for chronic pain (not caused by cancer) for at least 90 days. The goal is to improve treatment and reduce risks, such as developing tolerance or side effects, while still managing pain effectively.
Gävle, Gävleborg CountyAges 18–70 - NCT07490938Recruiting
Acupuncture for joint pain from breast cancer hormone therapy
This trial compares two types of acupuncture (electroacupuncture and ear acupressure) with standard care to see if they can help relieve joint pain caused by hormone therapy for breast cancer. It may be a good option if you have ongoing joint pain and are continuing hormone therapy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07446868Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for pain after mastectomy
This trial compares two nerve-block techniques (SPSIP and ESPB) to see which one provides better pain relief after breast cancer surgery. The goal is to reduce pain and improve recovery after a modified radical mastectomy.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT06907810Recruiting
Study of fat molecules in long-term breast surgery pain
This trial looks at how certain natural fat molecules in your body might relate to long-term pain after breast cancer surgery. It could help doctors better understand and treat chronic pain in the future.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT07102446Recruiting
Opioid safety program for chronic pain patients without cancer
This trial tests a program to help manage opioid use safely for people with chronic non-cancer pain. If you take opioids for long-term pain and do not have cancer, this study may help improve your care.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–79 - NCT00804154RecruitingPhase 1
Capsaicin-like drug for severe cancer pain
This Phase 1 trial tests a new drug related to capsaicin (resiniferatoxin) to reduce severe nerve pain from advanced cancer. It is given through a small catheter near the spinal fluid space and is meant for people whose pain medicines and other options have not worked well enough.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT07500012Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for breast cancer pain
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in your ear (called taVNS) can help reduce pain and improve symptoms for breast cancer survivors. You would need to have finished your main treatments, have ongoing pain, and be willing to provide stool samples and undergo brain scans.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–79 - NCT06541184Recruiting
Ziconotide via spine pump for chronic non-cancer pain
This study looks at a medicine called ziconotide, given through a pump in your spine (intrathecal delivery) to treat chronic pain that is not from cancer. It aims to learn how safe and effective this treatment is in real-world patients.
AubagneAges 18 years+ - NCT06884852Recruiting
Preventing pain after mastectomy: nerve block vs. epidural
This study compares two methods to prevent long-term pain after breast cancer surgery: a nerve block using ultrasound guidance or an epidural. The goal is to see which helps women feel less pain months after their mastectomy.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06816095Recruiting
Ozone therapy for pelvic pain after gynecological cancer treatment
This study is looking at whether ozone therapy can help relieve chronic pelvic pain caused by gynecological cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy. It aims to understand how the treatment works at a molecular level.
Las Palmas, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT04843865Recruiting
Chinese herbal add-on for joint pain from letrozole
This trial studies whether Chinese herbs, used alongside letrozole, can reduce ongoing joint and muscle pain or stiffness in postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer. It’s mainly for people whose pain started or worsened after beginning letrozole and who have completed cancer treatments.
Bukit Bintang, Kuala LumpurAges 18 years+ - NCT07405645Recruiting
Focused Ultrasound for Cancer Pain in the Head or Neck
This trial tests a non-invasive focused ultrasound treatment aimed at a specific brain area to reduce severe cancer-related pain in the head, neck, or upper chest. It may help if your pain hasn't responded to standard medications.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT05505188Recruiting
Predicting long-term pain after head and neck radiotherapy
This study looks for ways to predict and improve pain you may have months after radiotherapy for first head and neck cancer. It may help doctors better anticipate pain and support patients during recovery.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT07855380Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided pain block for chronic pain after cancer surgery
This study tests a pain-relieving injection placed near the belly muscles using ultrasound guidance, to see if it helps reduce long-term pain after abdominal surgery for cancer. It may offer a new way to manage pain without strong painkillers.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07160621Recruiting
Pain management app for teen cancer survivors
This trial tests a culturally adapted mobile app to help teen cancer survivors manage chronic pain and improve daily functioning. It compares the app to standard care to see if it reduces pain interference.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 10–17 - NCT06287515RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation to the pituitary gland for cancer pain
This study tests a focused radiation treatment on a small gland in the brain to see if it can relieve cancer-related pain that hasn't been controlled by standard treatments like painkillers or other therapies. It may help patients whose pain limits their daily life.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07581080Recruiting
Biofield therapy to ease fatigue from cancer immunotherapy
This study tests whether Reiki—a hands-on healing practice—can help reduce severe tiredness in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy drugs. If it works, it could offer patients another way to manage fatigue alongside their cancer treatment.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 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.
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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.