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 221 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06949007Recruiting
Yoga for persistent pain after torso surgery
This study tests whether yoga or a health education program can help reduce long-term pain that started after a torso surgery like a chest, breast, or abdominal operation. You must have had surgery at least 3 months ago with moderate pain, and be able to attend classes in person or virtually.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07251959Enrolling by invitation
Exercise vs. exercise plus manual therapy for chronic back pain
This study tests whether a workplace exercise program, with or without hands-on manual therapy, can help reduce chronic spinal pain in desk workers. It is designed for UCAM University staff who have had persistent back pain for at least 3 months.
Murcia, MurciaAges 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+ - NCT03852381Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for nerve pain after back surgery
This study looks at how spinal cord stimulation (a device that sends mild signals to the spinal cord) affects nerve pain after lumbar surgery. It also aims to help predict who is most likely to improve and why, comparing patients with and without certain sensory symptoms.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT06761989Recruiting
Comparing two ways to control pain after Whipple surgery
This study compares two ways to manage pain after a Whipple procedure: one is a shot of morphine into the fluid around the spine, and the other is a small tube placed under the skin at the surgical cut that delivers pain medicine continuously. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 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 - NCT07226700RecruitingPhase 3
Suzetrigine for pain after hip replacement surgery
This study tests an investigational pain medicine called suzetrigine to see how well it controls pain after total hip replacement surgery. It is for adults 18–80 who are having a first-time hip replacement and can receive spinal anesthesia.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07502742Recruiting
Pain in aging athletes and nonathletes
This study looks at how pain affects older adults who are either current master's athletes, former competitive athletes, or nonathletes. It aims to understand why some people have more pain and what helps them stay active.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 35–65 - NCT02463266Recruiting
PACE/PACENET program outcomes study for people 65+
This study looks at how well the PACE/PACENET care program works for older adults over time. If you join, you’ll provide consent for a check-in about your outcomes about 3 months after the acute (most intense) phase of care ends, with follow-up around 6 months.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT07559890Recruiting
Nerve ablation for low back pain with Modic changes
This study tests a procedure that uses heat to stop a nerve in the lower back from sending pain signals. It may help people with long-term central low back pain who have not gotten better with other treatments and have Modic changes on MRI.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT07694141Recruiting
Pain Relief After Chest Surgery
This trial studies how well different pain medications work after thoracic (chest) surgery. It aims to find the best way to manage pain and improve recovery.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06663956RecruitingPhase 3
Web app for cancer pain management study
This trial tests whether a special website or app can help people with cancer do a better job managing their pain. If you have moderate or severe cancer pain that needs morphine and you can use a simple app to track your symptoms, this may help you feel better.
Chengdu, SichuanAges Any age - NCT07411859Recruiting
Reboot Pain: Brain stimulation for chronic pain
This trial uses a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS to see if it can reduce chronic pain in people with certain pain conditions. You would self-administer the treatment and report your results.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–89 - NCT07496203Recruiting
BETY program after knee injections for osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a special exercise and education program called BETY helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel better after getting a knee injection. You may qualify if you had a knee injection in the last month and have moderate knee arthritis.
Ankara, SamanpazarıAges 18 years+ - NCT05231460Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Pain plan study for people before bariatric surgery
This study tests a specific pain-management plan for people who are scheduled for sleeve gastrectomy (done by laparoscopy or robotics). The goal is to find how to control pain safely around the time of surgery while avoiding certain risks and medication issues.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06004882Recruiting
Nerve stimulation vs. steroid injection for chronic knee pain
This study compares two treatments for long-term knee pain: a nerve stimulation device placed near the knee versus a steroid shot into the joint. The goal is to see which works better for pain relief.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07308730Recruiting
Pain diary after gallbladder surgery
This study looks at whether using a pain diary can help people manage pain better after gallbladder removal surgery. If you are having this surgery for the first time and can read and write in Turkish, you may be able to join.
Muğla, MenteşeAges 18 years+ - NCT04046562Recruiting
Testing a teen pain-and-weight program
This trial studies a program meant to help teens manage weight when they also have ongoing muscle or joint pain. It may help by targeting pain feelings and supporting healthier weight habits at the same time.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 12–18 - NCT07073846RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine and dexmedetomidine for pain after weight-loss surgery
This study tests whether adding two medicines (lidocaine and dexmedetomidine) to your anesthesia during weight-loss surgery can reduce pain, swelling, and stress on the body. It might help you have a smoother recovery.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–60 - NCT06566664Enrolling by invitation
Nerve stimulation to help with arm surgery nerve blocks
This study tests if using a small electrical stimulator on the skin can make a nerve block work better for arm surgery. If you are having planned arm surgery and getting a nerve block, you may be able to join.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03737292RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing medicine for chest surgery pain after small lung operations
This trial tests whether a long-lasting numbing shot (liposomal bupivacaine) works better than a regular numbing shot (plain bupivacaine) for pain after minimally invasive chest surgery. It may help you have less post-surgery pain and potentially use less pain medication.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07195422Recruiting
Study of a new device for low back pain relief
This trial tests a wearable device called Japet.W+ to see if it can help reduce chronic low back pain. It might be an option for people who have had lower back pain for a long time and are looking for non-surgical relief.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–80 - NCT06925152RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve block for C-section pain in complex surgery history
This study tests a targeted numbing injection (a nerve block) in the belly wall during C-sections to improve pain control and recovery for people who have had multiple or complex abdominal surgeries. It aims to see if this approach reduces the need for strong pain medicines.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18–50 - NCT06696430Recruiting
Nudging to use TENS for pain after surgery
This trial tests whether a simple reminder (nudging) can encourage staff and patients to use a device called TENS, which uses mild electrical pulses to help reduce pain after urological surgery.
Gothenburg, VGRAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic pain management?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 221 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.
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