Clinical trials
Chronic Pain Syndrome clinical trials
Below are recruiting chronic pain syndrome clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 227 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06847360Recruiting
Home-based ear stimulation for IBS pain
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive ear stimulation device (taVNS) used at home to reduce pain from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It might help if you have moderate pain most days.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–29 - NCT06903962Recruiting
Mind-body program for chronic arm or hand pain
This trial tests whether a mind-body program can help people with long-term pain in their upper arm, forearm, or hand that is not caused by a clear physical injury. It focuses on retraining how your brain responds to pain triggers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–60 - NCT06906211Recruiting
Ultrasound for chronic back pain in veterans
This trial tests if a gentle ultrasound treatment to a specific part of the brain can help veterans with chronic back pain. It aims to see if targeting the insula can reduce pain that spreads to other areas of the body.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 21–75 - NCT06929598Recruiting
Shiatsu for chronic pain in children and teens
This study tests whether Shiatsu—a gentle, hands-on therapy—can help reduce chronic, non-inflammatory pain in children and adolescents. If you or your child have had long-term pain without inflammation and are already being seen at a specific pain clinic in Tel Aviv, this trial might be a good fit.
Tel Aviv, Tel AvivAges 10–18 - NCT06964243Recruiting
Brain stimulation for nerve pain relief
This trial tests if mild magnetic pulses to the brain area controlling movement can safely reduce nerve pain from damaged peripheral nerves.
Créteil, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–80 - NCT06969456Recruiting
Exercise and nerve stimulation for chronic back pain
This study looks at whether combining exercise with a type of nerve stimulation (called neuromodulation) can help people with long-term spinal pain that has nerve involvement. It may be an option if you have had pain for at least 6 months and it is severe.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–70 - NCT06994559Recruiting
Music with ketamine for chronic pain
This study tests if listening to music during ketamine infusions helps reduce chronic pain better than ketamine alone. It is for people already getting ketamine infusions for non-cancer pain.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07008105Recruiting
One session therapy for chronic pain
This study tests whether a single 90-minute online session can help people with chronic pain feel better. If you live with ongoing pain and want to try a brief psychological approach without medication, you may be a good fit.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07033195Recruiting
Virtual reality treatment for chronic back pain
This study tests a virtual reality treatment to help adults with chronic low back pain that is not caused by nerve problems. You would use a VR headset at home and attend some study visits, including an MRI, to see if VR can reduce your pain.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18–85 - NCT07119255Recruiting
PRP acupuncture for long-term neck pain from muscle tightness
This study tests whether a treatment called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) acupuncture — using your own blood proteins — can reduce chronic neck pain caused by a common muscle condition. It may be a good option if you have had neck pain for months and want a non-surgical approach.
JakartaAges 18–59 - NCT07137715Recruiting
Wellness and recovery for veterans with chronic back or neck pain
This study tests a psychological program to help veterans manage chronic back or neck pain. It aims to improve your wellbeing and daily function through counseling or coaching sessions.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07180407Recruiting
Post-ICU pain study for adults
This study looks at pain after a stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). It aims to understand pain in patients who were urgently admitted to the ICU and stayed for at least two days.
AalborgAges 18 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+ - NCT07308873Recruiting
Gait and knee osteoarthritis pain study
This study looks at how walking patterns relate to knee pain from osteoarthritis. It aims to understand individual differences to improve future treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 45–80 - NCT07325110Recruiting
Teens with chronic pain: yoga in occupational therapy
This study looks at whether adding yoga to occupational therapy helps teens with chronic pain better understand their body's signals. It aims to improve daily function and well-being.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 11–21 - NCT00499317Recruiting
Genetic study of chronic pelvic pain and bladder symptoms
This study looks for genetic (inherited) factors behind chronic pelvic pain and related urinary and sexual symptoms. You may be able to help researchers by providing a few samples and answering short questions, which could improve understanding of these conditions.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07463729Recruiting
Back pain study using biofeedback training
This trial tests a stabilization training program using biofeedback (a device that shows you how your muscles are working) to treat chronic low back pain. It may help you strengthen the muscles supporting your spine and reduce your pain.
Tarnów, MałopolskaAges 30–65 - NCT07488936Recruiting
How low back pain types affect pain and quality of life after failed back surgery
This study looks at how different types of low back pain affect pain severity and quality of life in people who still have pain after back surgery. It aims to help doctors better understand and treat your pain.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18 years+ - NCT07494162Recruiting
Acupuncture for chronic low back pain with muscle knots
This trial tests if acupuncture can help chronic low back pain by looking at changes in muscle metabolism and blood flow. It compares real acupuncture with a sham (fake) procedure to see if there is a true benefit.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07556952RecruitingPhase 4
Dexamethasone to reduce pain after breast removal surgery
This study tests whether dexamethasone (a common anti-inflammatory medication) can reduce pain after mastectomy (surgical removal of breast tissue). Researchers want to see if it helps patients recover with less pain and potentially fewer pain medications.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–75 - NCT07637084Recruiting
Light therapy for chronic pain and fatigue in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
This trial tests whether a non-invasive light therapy called photobiomodulation can reduce chronic pain and fatigue in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), a genetic condition affecting connective tissue. The light is applied to the skin and may help cells produce energy and reduce inflammation.
Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07331766Enrolling by invitation
Collaborative care for chronic pain patients
This trial tests a team-based treatment approach for people with chronic pain. You'll work with at least two pain clinic specialists to create a care plan that fits your needs.
Ottestad, InnlandetAges 18 years+ - NCT06807177Enrolling by invitation
Collagen injections for chronic neck pain
This trial tests if collagen injections into the neck can reduce chronic muscle pain and whether certain blood markers can show how well the treatment works. It may help if you have had neck pain for more than 12 weeks.
WarsawAges 18–65 - NCT06306157Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Low dose naltrexone for complex regional pain syndrome
This trial tests whether a low dose of naltrexone, a medication that may help calm overactive immune and pain signals, can reduce pain and improve daily life in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a chronic condition that often causes severe pain and swelling.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic pain syndrome?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 227 recruiting chronic pain syndrome 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 syndrome 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 syndrome 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.