Clinical trials
Chronic Pain Management clinical trials
Below are recruiting chronic pain management clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 219 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07524751Recruiting
Cultural Pain Management Program for Indigenous People
This study tests a pain management program designed specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native communities. If you have chronic pain (lasting over 3 months), this program teaches coping strategies that respect your culture and background.
Yakima, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06413277Recruiting
ECAP-controlled spinal cord stimulation for chronic pelvic pain
This trial tests a new type of spinal cord stimulator that uses closed-loop technology to treat chronic pelvic pain caused by a known injury. It may be an option if your pain is severe and hasn't responded to other treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07755540RecruitingPhase 2
Group music therapy for chronic pain in active duty service members
This study tests whether participating in group music therapy sessions can help active duty service members manage chronic pain. It aims to see if music therapy can improve pain symptoms and quality of life.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18–64 - NCT07717151Recruiting
Preventing long-term pain after surgery for chronic opioid users
This trial tests a method to prevent chronic pain after surgery in people who already take opioids regularly. It may help reduce long-term pain and improve recovery.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07707609Recruiting
Pain and brain changes in chronic pancreatitis
This study looks at how chronic pancreatitis pain affects the nervous system and mental health. It aims to understand pain better and may help develop new ways to manage it.
Hyderabad, TelanganaAges 18–60 - NCT07711795Recruiting
Mindfulness texts for pain and medication
This study tests if text messages with meditation tips and medication reminders can help people with chronic pain stick to their treatment for opioid use. If you recently started or restarted methadone or buprenorphine, this might be for you.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT07630350Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality for Young People With Chronic Pain
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality goggles can help young people (ages 7–21) manage chronic pain in their neck, shoulders, or arms. Researchers want to see if VR activities can reduce pain and improve daily life.
Allison Park, PennsylvaniaAges 7–21 - NCT07600892Enrolling by invitation
Pain-at-Work Toolkit for managing chronic pain at work
This study tests a toolkit designed to help working adults manage chronic pain while on the job. The toolkit aims to make work more manageable and enjoyable for people living with ongoing pain.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06569836Recruiting
Study on digital program for chronic knee pain
This trial tests a digital program to help people manage chronic knee pain. If you are 55 or older and have had knee pain recently, this study may be a good fit.
Hong KongAges 55 years+ - NCT07562412Recruiting
Audio Mindfulness for Quick Pain Relief
This study tests whether listening to brief guided mindfulness audio recordings can help reduce acute (sudden, short-term) pain. Researchers will see how different amounts of listening affect pain levels.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06279650Recruiting
Self-hypnosis for chronic pain: follow-up interviews
This study asks people who took a self-hypnosis course for chronic pain about their experience. They will share their thoughts in an interview to help improve the program.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07404618Recruiting
Video pain relief study for older adults
This study tests a video program to help older adults with ongoing muscle or joint pain learn skills to manage pain and improve daily life. It may be a good fit if pain has been bothering you most days for at least 3 months and gets in the way of your normal activities.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 55 years+ - NCT07318519Recruiting
Virtual reality for chronic cancer pain
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help reduce chronic pain in people with cancer. If you have had cancer pain for at least three months and rate your pain as 4 or more out of 10, you may be able to join.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06515925Recruiting
Virtual group program for managing chronic pain
This study tests a virtual group program that combines medical care with integrative approaches like mindfulness and gentle movement to help adults manage chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06731335RecruitingPhase 2
Psilocybin for chronic nerve pain that hasn't improved with other treatments
This study tests whether psilocybin (a compound found in certain mushrooms) can help reduce chronic nerve pain that has not responded well to standard medications. You will receive study treatment plus psychotherapy to see if it improves your pain.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06910644Recruiting
Pain relief after mastectomy: dexmedetomidine vs lidocaine
This trial tests whether adding dexmedetomidine or lidocaine to anesthesia during mastectomy helps reduce long-term pain after surgery. It's for women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy with lymph node removal.
CairoAges 18–75 - NCT07198412Recruiting
Study on sedation's effect on back pain after spinal anesthesia
This study looks at whether giving sedation (medicine to help you relax) during spinal anesthesia can reduce back pain after surgery. It's for people having certain types of surgery on their lower abdomen or legs.
Banhā, Qalyubia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07194239Recruiting
Lifestyle medicine for chronic pain in older adults
This trial tests if lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can reduce chronic muscle or joint pain in older adults. It focuses on people with long-lasting pain from conditions like arthritis.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07190807Recruiting
Optimizing spinal cord stimulation for chronic back and leg pain
This trial tests if a spinal cord stimulator with a new way of adjusting electrical settings (called independent current control) can better manage chronic pain in the back, trunk, or limbs. The goal is to find more effective sequences to reduce pain and improve daily life.
Greenwood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07179016Recruiting
Acupressure for chronic pain in rural areas
This trial tests if a self-managed acupressure program can help people living in rural areas manage long-term muscle or joint pain, like neck, back, or knee pain. You would learn to press small seeds on your ear to ease pain.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18–85 - NCT07149870Recruiting
Pain management team for veterans with chronic pain
This study is testing whether a team-based pain management approach helps veterans with chronic pain and long-term opioid use. It aims to improve function and safety by addressing opioid concerns.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07095036Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation and sensation study
This study looks at how a spinal cord stimulator affects your sense of touch and movement. It may help doctors better understand how this device works for people with chronic pain.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18–85 - NCT06981312Recruiting
Internet therapy for teens with chronic pain
This study tests two online treatments for teenagers with chronic pain: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and pain education. It aims to see if these programs help reduce pain and improve daily life, and parents join a separate support program.
VallentunaAges 13–19 - NCT07032350Recruiting
Pain management app for dementia caregivers
This study tests a mobile app that helps family caregivers of people with dementia manage their loved one's chronic pain. It aims to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for caregivers.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic pain management?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 219 recruiting chronic pain management 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 chronic pain management 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 chronic pain management 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
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