Clinical trials
Chronic pain clinical trials
Pain that lasts for months or longer, often after the original cause has healed. We’re tracking 793 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05146778Recruiting
Opioid-free anesthesia to reduce long-term post-mastectomy pain
This study tests whether a pain-control approach without opioids (strong pain medicines) can lower persistent pain after mastectomy. It may help people avoid long-term pain and opioid side effects.
SeoulAges 19–80 - NCT07251959Enrolling by invitation
Exercise vs. exercise plus manual therapy for chronic back pain
This study tests whether a workplace exercise program, with or without hands-on manual therapy, can help reduce chronic spinal pain in desk workers. It is designed for UCAM University staff who have had persistent back pain for at least 3 months.
Murcia, MurciaAges 18 years+ - NCT07032350Recruiting
Pain management app for dementia caregivers
This study tests a mobile app that helps family caregivers of people with dementia manage their loved one's chronic pain. It aims to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for caregivers.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–100 - NCT07855380Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided pain block for chronic pain after cancer surgery
This study tests a pain-relieving injection placed near the belly muscles using ultrasound guidance, to see if it helps reduce long-term pain after abdominal surgery for cancer. It may offer a new way to manage pain without strong painkillers.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06094257Recruiting
Study on sensation and satisfaction after mastectomy
This study looks at how people feel after mastectomy, including transgender patients and those having nipple-sparing surgery. It aims to understand sensation and satisfaction to improve future care.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT04142177Recruiting
Test which pain treatments work best for chronic low back pain
This study compares how well different pain treatments reduce low back pain and improve daily life. You may be asked to start or continue care through the VA and attend in-person sessions while completing pain and activity questionnaires.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07688915Recruiting
High-intensity laser vs. steroid injection for chronic back and leg pain from a herniated disc
This study compares two treatments for long-lasting low back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc: high-intensity laser therapy and a steroid shot near the spine. Researchers want to see which option works better to reduce pain.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06466941Recruiting
Understanding acute pain after surgery
This study surveys surgical patients about their pain and emotional experience to better understand acute pain. You may help by answering questions or sharing your story.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT06988319RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin for chronic pelvic pain in women: a pilot study
This trial tests whether psilocybin (a psychedelic drug) can help women with long-term pelvic pain that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if it's possible and safe to use this approach in a future larger study.
Portland, OregonAges 18–45 - 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.
Flagstaff, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05677412Recruiting
Studying sleep, stress, and pain in teens with ongoing pain
This study looks at how sleep and stress relate to pain that keeps coming back in teens. It may help researchers understand what could improve comfort and daily functioning when pain lasts more than three months.
HelsinkiAges 15–17 - NCT05196503RecruitingPhase 3
PRF gel in spine surgery to reduce nerve pain after herniation
This Phase 3 study tests whether applying a healing material called platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) around the nerve during disc herniation surgery can reduce leftover nerve pain afterward. If you qualify, your team will compare pain intensity between standard care and PRF during the operation.
Strasbourg, Bas-RhinAges 18 years+ - NCT07160621Recruiting
Pain management app for teen cancer survivors
This trial tests a culturally adapted mobile app to help teen cancer survivors manage chronic pain and improve daily functioning. It compares the app to standard care to see if it reduces pain interference.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 10–17 - NCT06168604Recruiting
Pain communication toolkit for dementia caregivers
This trial tests a toolkit to help caregivers of adults with dementia and chronic pain better identify and communicate about their loved one's pain. You and the person you care for may join if you meet the listed requirements.
New York, New YorkAges 21 years+ - NCT07732062Recruiting
Emotion-focused therapy for chronic pain patients using medical cannabis
This study tests a new type of talking therapy (vEAET-H) to see if it helps people with chronic pain who are already using medical cannabis. The goal is to find out if adding this therapy can improve pain and well-being.
Tel AvivAges 18 years+ - NCT06083480RecruitingPhase 4
Reducing stress to prevent long-term pain after knee replacement
This trial tests if lowering oxidative stress (damage from natural body processes) during knee replacement surgery can prevent chronic pain afterward. It may help people with osteoarthritis who have moderate to severe pain before surgery.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 50 years+ - NCT06915896Recruiting
Chronic back or neck pain: predicting therapy outcomes
This study looks at people with long-term low back or neck pain who are waiting for physical therapy. It aims to find what factors predict how well they will do with different treatment paths.
Florence, FIAges 18 years+ - NCT07325851Recruiting
Ozone therapy for chronic pain when other options fail
This study is testing ozone therapy as a palliative treatment for people with chronic pain who haven't found relief from other options. It aims to see if adding ozone can improve pain and quality of life.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT07351851Recruiting
Exercise for back pain and urine leakage in women
This study tests whether a special exercise program called PEMM (which combines pelvic floor and core exercises) can help women with both chronic low back pain and urinary incontinence. It is designed for women who have had back pain and urine leakage for at least 3 months.
Doha, Baladiyat ad DawhahAges 18–65 - NCT07304076Recruiting
JHG002 Injection for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests if JHG002 injections (made from human placenta) are safe and effective for treating chronic low back pain. It may help people who have had low back pain for at least 6 months and rate their pain as a 5 or higher on a 0–10 scale.
Seoul, Gangdong-guAges 19–70 - NCT07832929Recruiting
Alcohol injection for cervical disc herniation pain
This study tests a procedure where a special alcohol gel is injected into a damaged disc in the neck to relieve pain. It is for people with neck pain caused by a disc problem that has not improved with other treatments.
Vimercate, Monza E BrianzaAges 18–75 - NCT07270406Recruiting
Healthy habits for better sleep in people with HIV and pain
This study tests a healthy behaviors program to help prevent insomnia in people with HIV who also have ongoing pain. If you have trouble sleeping and chronic pain, this program may help improve your sleep and well-being.
St Louis, MissouriAges 25–65 - NCT05507853Recruiting
Study of body pain sensitivity during pregnancy
This study looks at “central sensitization,” which means the nervous system may become more sensitive to pain, in pregnant people. It aims to understand pain changes during pregnancy and how different factors may affect them.
GothenburgAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 793 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.