Clinical trials
Cancer Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting cancer pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 186 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT05585788Recruiting
Opioid pain device test for cancer surgery patients
This study tests a device that helps you safely use opioid (strong pain) medicine after major cancer surgery. It may help improve post-surgery pain control while tracking how people use the medicine.
New York, New YorkAges 18–99 - NCT06595329RecruitingPhase 1
Pain relief after kidney cancer surgery: epidural vs spinal opioids
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after open kidney cancer surgery: an epidural (a thin tube placed near your spine) versus a single spinal injection of opioids. Both aim to control pain, but the study wants to see which method works better, with fewer side effects.
SplitAges 18 years+ - NCT07236658Recruiting
Using AI to detect arm problems after breast cancer surgery
This trial uses artificial intelligence (a computer program) to help predict arm and shoulder problems that can happen after breast cancer surgery. It aims to find these issues early so they can be treated better.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06308029Recruiting
E-health pain self-management for breast cancer survivors
This trial tests an online program to help people manage lasting pain after breast cancer treatment. It's designed for those whose pain still gets in the way of daily life, even after finishing primary treatment.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT07295457Recruiting
Exercise to prevent pain from hormone therapy in breast cancer
This trial tests whether starting a gentle exercise program early can help prevent or reduce joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer medicine). It is for women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who are not yet experiencing severe pain from their treatment.
LyonAges 18–75 - NCT07662629Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen and exercise for breast cancer pain
This study tests if adding hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber) to a gentle exercise program can help reduce bone, joint, or muscle pain caused by hormone therapy in older women who had breast cancer.
Dokki, Giza GovernorateAges 65–75 - NCT07227077Recruiting
Physical activity study for older cancer survivors with chronic pain
This study uses a smartphone program to encourage physical activity in older adults who have survived cancer and have ongoing pain. It aims to learn how to best help you move more and feel better.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 65 years+ - NCT05830279Recruiting
Personalized drug choices to better manage cancer treatment side effects
This trial tests a personalized approach to selecting drugs during cancer treatment. The goal is to improve how well your prescribed medicines work for symptoms and side effects while keeping you safe.
London, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04457895Recruiting
Yoga and physical therapy program for hormone therapy breast cancer pain
This trial studies whether a combined physical therapy, yoga, and patient education program can reduce pain in people with non-metastatic breast cancer who are taking hormone therapy. It may help with pain and day-to-day comfort while you continue hormone treatment.
Libourne, AquitaineAges 18–99 - NCT07206394Recruiting
Scar massage for pain after breast cancer surgery
This trial tests if a gentle scar massage technique called ScarWork can help reduce pain that continues after breast cancer surgery and radiation. If you are at least 6 months past radiation and still have pain, this study may be a good fit for you.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT05494502Recruiting
Nerve block to reduce long-term pain after breast surgery
This trial tests whether a specific pain-numbing nerve block given during mastectomy can reduce chronic (long-lasting) pain after breast cancer surgery. It may help some people use less pain medicine later by lowering nerve-related pain after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07606638Enrolling by invitation
Pain Relief Options for Oral Cancer Patients
This study compares two different pain management approaches for people with oral cancer: opioid medication versus a combination of pregabalin (a nerve pain reliever) and naproxen sodium (an anti-inflammatory painkiller). The goal is to see which approach works better and is safer for controlling cancer-related pain.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT05072314RecruitingPhase 3
Lidocaine drip after breast surgery to improve long-term pain
This Phase 3 study tests whether a long-running lidocaine (a numbing medicine) drip given around the time of breast surgery can improve long-term post-surgery pain and recovery. It may help people who have pain after mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery.
Kingswood, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06915909Recruiting
Robotic prostate surgery with low pressure gas for less pain
This trial tests whether using lower gas pressure during robotic prostate surgery can reduce pain after the operation. It aims to help men recover more comfortably.
Stevenage, HertfordshireAges 18–75 - NCT06082206Recruiting
Nerve blocks to prevent long-term pain after breast cancer surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (pectoral nerve block vs. paravertebral block) to see which one better prevents long-term pain after breast cancer surgery.
AsyutAges 20–65 - NCT07197645RecruitingPhase 1
Samarium for pain from bone cancer
This trial tests a new radioactive drug (samarium) given once to reduce severe bone pain from cancer that has spread to the bones. It is for people whose pain is not controlled by current treatments and who cannot have standard radiation.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07401641Recruiting
Pain control study for oral cancer surgery
This study tests two different pain medicines (dezocine or nalbuphine) combined with sufentanil to see which helps better control pain after oral cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction. It also looks at side effects and how well the transplanted tissue survives.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07738770Recruiting
Comparing two numbing techniques for pain relief after mastectomy
This trial tests two different numbing injections to see which one works better for pain after breast cancer surgery. If you are having a mastectomy, you may be able to join and help find a better way to manage pain.
Jakarta, DKI JakartaAges 18–60 - NCT06200181RecruitingPhase 3
Olanzapine for opioid misuse in cancer pain
This study tests if a medication called olanzapine can help reduce cravings and misuse of opioid pain medicines in people with cancer pain. You would take olanzapine or a placebo daily for a few weeks while continuing your usual care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07095569Recruiting
Shoulder nerve block for pain after breast cancer radiation
This trial tests a procedure to block shoulder nerves to relieve pain caused by radiation therapy after mastectomy. It may help if you have ongoing shoulder pain after breast cancer treatment.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT06840262Recruiting
Nerve surgery for pain after cancer amputation
This study tests two surgical techniques—target muscle re-innervation and regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces—alone or together, to help reduce pain felt in the remaining limb or the missing limb (phantom pain) after amputation for cancer. The goal is to find the best way to manage pain and improve quality of life.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07402577Recruiting
Pain and opioid use in young sarcoma survivors
This study looks at pain and opioid use in adolescents and young adults who have had sarcoma. It uses a smartphone app to track symptoms over 3 months to better understand cancer-related pain.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 12–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cancer pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 186 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.