Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Chronic pain clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 32 recruiting chronic pain studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 2/Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT06758414Recruiting
CBT for chronic pain in veterans with serious mental illness
This trial tests a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain, designed for veterans with serious mental illness. It aims to help you manage back pain and improve your quality of life.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03434392Recruiting
Testing pain-sensing to predict treatment response in chronic pancreatitis
This study uses a special pain-testing method to better predict how people with chronic pancreatitis-related pain (or similar conditions) will respond to treatment. It may help doctors choose therapies that work better for each person’s type of pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06821607Recruiting
Telerehab for chronic low back pain
This study tests if online rehabilitation therapy can help people with ongoing low back pain. You would connect with a specialist from home.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT05459402RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Methadone dose testing for opioid use disorder pain relief
This study compares taking methadone as one dose versus split into two doses to see which approach works better for people who have pain. It’s meant for adults already on a steady methadone program and who can follow study visits and procedures.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06471920Recruiting
Telerehab for chronic low back pain in rural areas
This study tests whether a video-based physical therapy program can help people with chronic low back pain who live in rural areas. If you qualify, you'll get telerehabilitation (rehab done at home through video calls) to reduce pain and improve function.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06225817Recruiting
Can a placebo help with chronic jaw pain and sleep?
This study is testing whether a placebo (a pill with no medication) can help improve sleep and reduce pain for people with long-term jaw or face pain. Researchers want to see if just expecting relief can change how your body handles pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT07174609Recruiting
Scrambler therapy for chronic pancreatitis pain
This study tests a non-invasive pain treatment called scrambler therapy for people with chronic pancreatitis. It uses mild electrical signals on the skin to try to reduce long-term belly pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting chronic pain studies listed above.
- Johns Hopkins University · 3 studies
- Baltimore VA Medical Center
- Johns Hopkins Medicine
- University of Maryland
- University of Maryland Addiction Treatment Programs
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
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.
Common questions
- Are there chronic pain clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 32 recruiting chronic pain studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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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New chronic pain studies open near Washington, D.C. regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.