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
- NCT04164225Recruiting
Testing how qigong affects brain activity in chronic low back pain
This study looks at how doing qigong may change brain activity and physical symptoms in adults with long-lasting low back pain. It’s mainly to see whether the brain and symptom measures can be identified and tracked after qigong practice.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–70 - NCT07070245Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two therapies for plantar fasciitis pain
This study compares two hands-on treatments for plantar fasciitis: a technique using tools to massage the tissue and a method that involves holding the foot in a specific position. It aims to see which better reduces heel pain and improves movement.
Port Said, Port Said GovernorateAges 30–50 - NCT06094660Recruiting
Nerve blocking for knee arthritis pain
This study tests two treatments for knee arthritis pain when knee replacement isn't an option: a nerve block using heat (radiofrequency ablation) or a chemical injection (phenol), compared to standard care. It aims to find a better way to reduce pain and improve daily function.
Hoorn, North HollandAges 35–90 - NCT06221709Recruiting
Radiofrequency for hip arthritis pain: a clinical trial
This trial tests whether a treatment called continuous radiofrequency can reduce pain from hip arthritis. It is for people with moderate arthritis in one hip who have had pain for more than six months.
Brasília, Federal DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT07839195Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Steroid injection after radiofrequency ablation for back and neck pain
This trial tests whether giving a corticosteroid injection right after a radiofrequency nerve ablation (a procedure that zaps nerve endings to reduce pain) can help prevent the temporary nerve irritation that sometimes happens after. It may help make your recovery more comfortable.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07525063Enrolling by invitation
Brain Stimulation for Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique (called TMS) can help reduce pain and improve mood in women with fibromyalgia. Researchers will use MRI scans and brain stimulation to understand how pain and reward circuits in the brain work.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07392099Recruiting
Comparing a single pain relief class vs. usual care after orthopedic surgery
This study tests whether a single, 1-hour class on pain management (called Empowered Relief) can help people recover better after orthopedic surgery (like hip or knee replacement) compared to usual care. It is for people who have had moderate to severe pain for at least 3 months and are fluent in French.
Sherbrooke, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07338877Enrolling by invitation
Stem cell therapy for disc-related low back pain
This trial tests a new treatment that uses your own stem cells to help heal damaged discs in your lower back. The stem cells are injected into the disc during a minimally invasive procedure to reduce pain and improve function.
Košice, Košice RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06102733Recruiting
Pelvic pain study for women and men
This trial is testing treatments for chronic pelvic pain, sacroiliac pain, groin pain, tailbone pain, and piriformis pain. It may help people with persistent pain in these areas find relief.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 20–99 - NCT07514208Enrolling by invitation
Headache Sensitivity and Pain Testing Study
This study examines how sensitive the skin and tissues around the head are in people with migraines or tension headaches. Researchers will perform gentle touch and pressure tests to understand pain patterns, which may help improve headache treatment in the future.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06907810Recruiting
Study of fat molecules in long-term breast surgery pain
This trial looks at how certain natural fat molecules in your body might relate to long-term pain after breast cancer surgery. It could help doctors better understand and treat chronic pain in the future.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT05537935RecruitingPhase 4
Low-dose naltrexone for nerve pain in people with HIV
This trial studies whether a low dose of naltrexone can reduce long-lasting nerve-related pain in adults living with HIV. It may help if your pain has been ongoing and you have stable HIV control.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–75 - NCT05985811Recruiting
Ketamine for chronic pain and mood in adults
This trial tests if ketamine injections can improve both pain and mood in adults with chronic pain who also have a mood disorder and trouble sleeping. It may help if you already get regular ketamine treatments.
Surrey, British ColumbiaAges 20–99 - NCT06893822Recruiting
Griffonia simplicifolia for pain in healthy volunteers
This trial tests if a natural supplement called Griffonia simplicifolia can change how your body processes pain. It is looking for healthy people to take part.
GrazAges 18–99 - NCT06807177Enrolling by invitation
Collagen injections for chronic neck pain
This trial tests if collagen injections into the neck can reduce chronic muscle pain and whether certain blood markers can show how well the treatment works. It may help if you have had neck pain for more than 12 weeks.
WarsawAges 18–65 - NCT07334288Recruiting
Numbing injection for pain relief after lower back surgery
This study tests a numbing injection near the spine (retrolaminar block) to reduce pain after lower back surgery with hardware. It could help you use less pain medicine and recover more comfortably.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–80 - NCT06092749Recruiting
A new treatment for chronic leg and back pain
This trial tests a procedure for people with long-standing leg and back pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments like physical therapy or pain medicine.
CairoAges 21 years+ - NCT02346396Recruiting
At-home brain stimulation trial for long-lasting nerve pain
This study tests a device that delivers mild electrical stimulation to the brain from home to help reduce chronic nerve pain. It focuses on people whose pain has not improved enough despite stable pain medicines.
BronAges 18–80 - NCT07162311Enrolling by invitation
Home brain stimulation for rheumatoid arthritis pain
This trial tests if a gentle, home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) can reduce chronic pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis who have low inflammation. It may offer a drug-free way to manage pain.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges 18–70 - NCT06565416Recruiting
Pain & opioid treatment in Native communities
This study is testing better ways to treat pain and opioid use in Native American communities. It may help if you have chronic pain or struggle with opioids.
Arcata, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06999395Recruiting
Virtual program for pelvic pain with vestibulodynia
This study tests whether a virtual program can help reduce pelvic pain and improve sexual experiences in people with a specific type of pain called provoked vestibulodynia. It is a completely online program, so you can participate from home.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06980948RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy study for nerve pain from small fiber neuropathy
This trial tests a new gene therapy called ST-503 for people with long-lasting nerve pain from small fiber neuropathy that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The study will check if the treatment is safe and tolerable.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07832318Recruiting
Herbal injection for chronic sciatica
This trial tests whether an herbal injection into acupuncture points can safely reduce leg pain from sciatica that has lasted more than 3 months. It compares this treatment to usual care, and may offer a new option for people who haven't found relief.
Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19–70 - NCT06413914Recruiting
CBT for long-term pain in rheumatic disease
This trial tests if cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy that helps change pain-related thoughts and behaviors) can reduce long-term pain in people with rheumatic diseases. It also validates a new questionnaire (AE-FS) about how pain affects daily life.
OsloAges 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.