Clinical trials · Connecticut
Chronic pain clinical trials in Connecticut
We’re tracking 17 recruiting chronic pain studies with a site in Connecticut — including Early Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Connecticut
- NCT07639060Recruiting
Pain Relief Study Using Freezing Nerve Treatment
This study watches how well a freezing procedure works for chronic pain over 6 to 12 months. Your doctor thinks this procedure could help your pain, and the study simply tracks your recovery through questionnaires to help doctors understand if it works.
Old Saybrook, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07641504RecruitingPhase 2
Testing LY4065967 for chronic low back pain relief
This study tests whether a new medication called LY4065967 can reduce chronic low back pain. Researchers want to see if it works better than current treatments for people who have had lower back pain for at least 3 months.
Hamden, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT04587791RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Cannabidiol (CBD) for opioid use disorder and chronic pain
This early study tests whether CBD can reduce symptoms of chronic pain in people receiving opioid maintenance treatment for opioid use disorder. It also looks at safety and whether CBD can be added without causing major problems.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–70 - NCT06058624Recruiting
Digital pain management program for veterans
This study tests a new digital program that helps veterans with long-term pain learn to accept and cope with it. You would use a computer at home to complete the program and share your feedback.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06544291RecruitingPhase 2
THC and CBD for pain and opioid use disorder
This study tests whether a combination of THC and CBD can help people who have both opioid use disorder and chronic low back pain. You would need to be on a stable dose of methadone and have used cannabis at least once in your life.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT05986292RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new treatments for chronic pain
This study tests new treatments for chronic pain that lasts at least 3 months. Participants must stop their regular pain medicines and use only a rescue painkiller if needed. The goal is to find better ways to manage long-term pain.
Hamden, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06004804Recruiting
Video group therapy for chronic pain in older Veterans
This study tests whether group therapy sessions held over video can help older Veterans manage chronic muscle or joint pain. It focuses on teaching practical skills to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 60–95 - NCT07641517RecruitingPhase 2
Testing LY4065967 for chronic knee osteoarthritis pain
This study tests an experimental drug called LY4065967 to see if it can help reduce pain from osteoarthritis in the knee. You'll be in the trial for several months, with regular check-ins and pain assessments.
Hamden, ConnecticutAges 40 years+ - NCT07118332RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin for chronic pain in veterans who smoke
This trial tests if psilocybin can help veterans with chronic pain who also smoke cigarettes. You will take psilocybin in a controlled setting to see if it reduces pain and helps with smoking.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–65 - 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.
Westport, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - 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.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT05812885Recruiting
TENS for long-lasting low back pain
This study tests whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), a non-drug pain treatment using small electrode pads on the skin, can help people with low back pain. You may be eligible if your back pain has lasted at least 3 months and your pain is at least moderate.
West Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–60 - NCT07285018RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for diabetic nerve pain in legs
This trial tests an investigational drug for people with pain caused by nerve damage from diabetes (diabetic peripheral neuropathy). It may help reduce pain in your lower legs if other treatments haven't worked well.
Hamden, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - 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.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+
Chronic pain trials by city in Connecticut
Where these studies are running in Connecticut
Institutions with a site for the recruiting chronic pain studies listed above.
- CMR of Greater New Haven · 4 studies
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System, West Haven Campus · 3 studies
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center · 2 studies
- Department of Veterans Affairs · 2 studies
- Advanced Diagnostic Pain Treatment Centers
- Connecticut Mental Health Center
- The Spine Wellness Center in Westport
- University of Hartford
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.
Chronic pain trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there chronic pain clinical trials in Connecticut?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 17 recruiting chronic pain studies with a site in Connecticut, 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 in Connecticut?
- 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 Connecticut to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Connecticut, 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.
Not the right time?
New chronic pain studies open in Connecticut regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.