Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Chronic pain clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 17 recruiting chronic pain studies with a site in or near Houston — including Phase 2 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT07632820RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve Block vs. Injection for Upper Back Muscle Pain
This study compares two ways to treat chronic muscle pain in the upper back: a nerve block (numbing injection near the spine) and trigger point injections (shots directly into painful muscle knots). The goal is to see which approach works better for long-lasting relief.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT01550575Recruiting
Study of outcomes in people treated with Boston Scientific devices
This study looks back at what happened to patients after treatment (or if they could have used) Boston Scientific medical devices. It may help improve how these devices are used and understand real-world results.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06587607Recruiting
VR mindfulness training for veterans with spinal cord injury
This study tests whether mindfulness training with virtual reality can help veterans with spinal cord injury manage chronic pain. It is done from home using a VR headset and group video calls.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05968664Recruiting
Test whether new spinal cord stimulation settings improve chronic pain
This trial studies whether changing the “stimulation pattern” of spinal cord stimulation can reduce long-lasting pain and improve daily function. You might be a good candidate if you have chronic trunk or leg pain and have already tried multiple pain treatments without enough relief.
Houston, TexasAges 22 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06454669RecruitingPhase 2
Dronabinol added to opioids for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether adding dronabinol (a prescription medication derived from cannabis) to your current opioid pain treatment can help reduce chronic low back pain more effectively. It is for people who have had persistent low back pain for at least 3 months and are already on a stable opioid regimen.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT06827262Recruiting
A procedure for vertebrogenic back pain relief
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure that uses a special device to target and treat nerve-related back pain coming from the vertebrae (the bones in your spine). It may offer lasting relief without more major surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07507422Recruiting
Post-market study of Inceptiv spinal cord stimulation
This study follows people receiving Inceptiv, a spinal cord stimulator from Medtronic, to see how well it works over time. It is for adults with chronic back or limb pain who have not tried spinal cord stimulation before.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07016581Enrolling by invitation
Best length for a spinal cord stimulation test
This study is testing how long a spinal cord stimulation trial should last to best diagnose whether it will help your chronic pain. It compares different trial lengths to see which one gives the most accurate result.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05220202Recruiting
Program for older vets with pain and depression
This trial tests a non-medicine (non-pharmacologic) home program to help older Veterans manage musculoskeletal pain and depressive symptoms at the same time. You may be assigned to one of two approaches, and you’ll need to be able to take part from home.
Houston, TexasAges 60–99 - NCT07116109Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Plus Therapy for Pain and PTSD
This study tests whether a brain-stimulation headband (called tDCS) combined with a proven talk therapy for PTSD can help reduce both chronic pain and PTSD symptoms. It is for adults who have had chronic pain for at least 6 months and also have PTSD.
Houston, TexasAges 21 years+ - NCT06354699Recruiting
Pain after surgery in children: a long-term study
This study looks at children who have certain types of surgery to understand who might have ongoing pain, what causes it, and how it affects them over time.
Houston, TexasAges Up to 16 years - NCT03876054Recruiting
Tracking outcomes after Abbott neurostimulator implantation
This study follows people long-term after they get an Abbott device implanted to help with chronic pain. It aims to learn how well the therapy works in real-world care over time.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT03877653Recruiting
Freedom-1 treatment for long-term knee pain in adults
This study tests a procedure called Freedom-1 to reduce long-term, limiting knee pain from knee arthritis. It may help if other non-surgical options didn’t work and you meet specific knee and health requirements.
Houston, TexasAges 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+ - NCT06968689Recruiting
Brain activity study for experimental and chronic pain
This study uses MRI and EEG to look at brain connections involved in pain. It may help us understand how the brain processes pain and could lead to better treatments.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT05555485Recruiting
Check if ear stimulation can help chronic pain and reduce opioids
This study tests whether a device that stimulates the ear (through the skin) can reduce chronic pain and help people lower their opioid pain medicine. It may help you manage pain with less opioid use if you meet their safety and medication criteria.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–65
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Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting chronic pain studies listed above.
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center · 3 studies
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · 3 studies
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 3 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Cy-Pain and Spine
- Expert Pain
- KSF Orthopaedics
- North Texas Orthopedics and Spine Center
What taking part in a chronic pain study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting chronic pain studies in Texas.
Common questions
- Are there chronic pain clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 17 recruiting chronic pain studies with a site near Houston, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a chronic pain study near Houston?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Houston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Houston, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a chronic pain trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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