Clinical trials
Chronic pain clinical trials
Pain that lasts for months or longer, often after the original cause has healed. We’re tracking 829 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06218784RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new drug for safety in healthy people and those with nerve pain after shingles
This study tests an experimental drug, iN1011-N17, to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. It involves healthy volunteers and people with postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain after shingles). This may help find better treatments for this type of chronic pain.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–75 - 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 - NCT06106191Recruiting
Mindfulness program for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a mindfulness-based program designed to help people with long-term low back pain. It aims to see if combining mindfulness with a personalized approach can improve pain management and daily functioning.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07772141Recruiting
Palmitoylethanolamide for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a natural substance called palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) can help reduce chronic low back pain by calming the nervous system and reducing inflammation. It might be an option for people with ongoing pain from a disc problem who haven't had surgery.
Banī SuwayfAges 18–65 - NCT07760142Recruiting
Electrical stimulation with core exercise for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether adding electrical stimulation to a core exercise program helps relieve chronic low back pain. You would attend two sessions a week for six weeks.
ŞırnakAges 18–55 - NCT05265000Recruiting
Skin electrical stimulation for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether a gentle electrical treatment placed on the skin near the spine can reduce chronic low back pain. If you qualify, you’ll try the stimulation and complete several assessments over a day, so the team can measure any pain and function changes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–85 - NCT04658628Recruiting
Brain scan study to learn who responds to spinal cord stimulation
This trial uses brain imaging to understand which people with long-lasting low back pain are more likely to benefit from spinal cord stimulation (SCS). If you’re being considered for an SCS trial, the scans may help researchers predict response and improve future care.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06517342Recruiting
Using a health app for low back pain
This study looks at what helps or stops people with chronic low back pain from using a smartphone app to become more active. It aims to find ways to make it easier for you to stay active.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT06025201Recruiting
Brain activity markers for chronic low back pain
This study uses a safe, non-invasive cap with sensors (EEG) to measure your brain activity and look for patterns linked to chronic low back pain. It aims to better understand pain so doctors can improve treatments.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06859957RecruitingPhase 3
Melatonin for chronic low back pain
This trial tests if melatonin can help reduce chronic low back pain. If you have had low back pain for at least 3 months that limits your daily activities, this study might be for you.
RotterdamAges 18–65 - NCT07058376Enrolling by invitation
Herbal medicine for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a herbal medicine strategy can safely and effectively reduce chronic low back pain lasting over 3 months. It may be an option if your pain has been moderate to severe and you are looking for alternative treatments.
Seoul, Gangnam-GuAges 19–69 - NCT05963451Recruiting
Testing treatments for long-term low back pain from facet joints
This study focuses on people with long-lasting low back pain that likely comes from the small “facet” joints in the lower spine. It aims to better understand brain, psychological, and biology changes to help optimize treatment for this type of back pain.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18–75 - NCT06568198RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation study for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can help reduce chronic low back pain. Participants will have brain scans and receive the treatment over several sessions.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–60 - NCT06999772Recruiting
Combining brain stimulation with physiotherapy for chronic back pain
This study tests if adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to physiotherapy can help veterans with chronic low back pain. It aims to improve pain and function by targeting both the brain and the body.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT07257744Recruiting
Pain management after open heart surgery: comparing three methods
This trial compares three ways to manage pain after open heart surgery to see which best prevents long-term chronic pain. It may help you decide with your doctor which pain control option is right for you.
Trabzon, TrabzonAges 18–85 - NCT07711795Recruiting
Mindfulness texts for pain and medication
This study tests if text messages with meditation tips and medication reminders can help people with chronic pain stick to their treatment for opioid use. If you recently started or restarted methadone or buprenorphine, this might be for you.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT05917626Recruiting
Digital program for teens with long-lasting pain
This trial studies whether a digital (phone or computer) program can help teens (ages 12–17) manage chronic pain over time. It’s designed with input from patients and may also show how well the program can be used in real life with families.
Almería, AlmeríaAges 12–17 - NCT07696286Recruiting
Alexithymia in chronic pain patients with a spinal cord stimulator
This study looks at a condition called alexithymia (difficulty identifying and describing emotions) in people who have chronic pain and a spinal cord stimulator. It aims to help doctors better understand how emotions affect pain treatment.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06559735Recruiting
Brain oxygen measurement in chronic pain with spinal cord stimulation
This trial tests a new device to measure oxygen levels in the brain of people with chronic pain who are receiving spinal cord stimulation. It aims to see if brain oxygen changes can help manage pain better.
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05197946Recruiting
Imaging study comparing brain changes in cerebral palsy and typical people
This study uses surveys and brain imaging (MRI) to look for patterns that match chronic pain in people with cerebral palsy, and compares them with people without cerebral palsy. It may help researchers better understand what brain features relate to chronic pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 8 years+ - NCT06940986Recruiting
Holistic pain self-management for military health system patients
This trial tests a holistic pain self-management program for people with long-term muscle or bone pain. It aims to help you take control of your pain through education and support, without relying only on medications.
Fairbanks, AlaskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06569836Recruiting
Study on digital program for chronic knee pain
This trial tests a digital program to help people manage chronic knee pain. If you are 55 or older and have had knee pain recently, this study may be a good fit.
Hong KongAges 55 years+ - NCT06119698Recruiting
Improving Health for Older Adults With Pain Through Engagement
This study tests a program to help older adults with long-lasting bone, joint, or muscle pain become more active. Participants wear a smartwatch and get support to manage their pain and improve their health.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT06500780Recruiting
Pain and depression support for African Americans
This study tests a program that helps people with both long-term pain and depression. It includes coaching and support to help you feel better and manage your health. The study is for Black or African American adults.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 829 recruiting chronic pain 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 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 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.