Clinical trials
Chronic pain clinical trials
Pain that lasts for months or longer, often after the original cause has healed. We’re tracking 828 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07472842Recruiting
Study on outcomes for endometriosis in emergency care
This study follows women who come to a specific hospital's emergency department with known endometriosis or symptoms that might be endometriosis, to learn more about their health outcomes over time.
CréteilAges 18 years+ - NCT07494864Recruiting
Urinary tract health and microbiome study
This study looks at how bacteria and the immune system affect the lower urinary tract. It includes healthy volunteers and people with various urinary conditions, like infections or bladder pain.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT07600229Recruiting
Barefoot Walking vs. Standard Care for Heel Pain
This study compares barefoot walking to standard conservative care (like stretching and supportive shoes) for plantar fasciitis—a common cause of heel pain. Researchers want to see if walking barefoot helps reduce pain and improve function in people with persistent heel discomfort.
Carlow, Carlow CountyAges 18–70 - NCT07603960Recruiting
Cold therapy to ease endometriosis pelvic pain
This study tests whether exposing your whole body to very cold air (below freezing) can reduce chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis and improve your quality of life. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing pain.
Edinburgh, ScotlandAges 16 years+ - NCT07486609Enrolling by invitation
Comparing tests for jaw joint pain diagnosis
This study compares two different ways to diagnose jaw joint (TMJ) problems: a jaw-motion analyzer and an MRI. It aims to see which method is more accurate for people with ongoing face or jaw pain.
CairoAges 18–50 - NCT06936800Enrolling by invitation
Pinaverium Bromide to Prevent Pain After Shock Wave Treatment
This trial tests if a drug called pinaverium bromide can help prevent pancreatitis and reduce pain after a procedure that uses shock waves to break up large gallstones in the pancreas. It may be an option for people with chronic pancreatitis and stones that are at least 5 mm wide.
Jinan, Wenhuaxi RoadAges 18–85 - NCT07317518Recruiting
Taping for chronic low back pain
This trial tests two different kinesio taping methods for people with chronic low back pain. The goal is to see how taping affects the fascia (connective tissue) in the lower back and whether it can help relieve pain.
Center, Kirşehi̇rAges 18–65 - NCT07327554Recruiting
Lumbar movement fluidity study for chronic low back pain
This trial uses wearable sensors to measure how smoothly your lower back moves before and after rehabilitation. It aims to see if rehabilitation improves movement fluidity in people with chronic low back pain.
MontpellierAges 18–65 - NCT04824248Recruiting
Weight-loss program for chronic low back pain
This trial studies whether weight loss can improve long-lasting, non-specific low back pain. It may help people whose back pain is partly related to extra weight by testing a structured approach over time.
BrusselsAges 18–65 - NCT05511012Recruiting
Testing movement-control assessment in low back pain
This study checks whether a therapist’s judgment about how your back controls movement matches objective measurements (more technical testing). It may help improve how low back pain rehabilitation is assessed and planned.
Brest, FinistèreAges 18–99 - NCT07338045Recruiting
Baduanjin exercise for chronic low back pain in office workers
This trial tests whether an eight-week Baduanjin exercise program can reduce chronic low back pain and improve daily function in office workers. Baduanjin is a gentle mind-body practice that involves slow movements and breathing, and it may help relieve pain caused by prolonged sitting.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 20–55 - NCT07319988Recruiting
Shock wave therapy and core exercises for back pain
This study tests if shock wave therapy along with core stability exercises can help reduce long-term back pain in female teachers. It may be a good fit if you have had nonspecific back pain for over 3 months and are at a healthy weight.
IsmailiaAges 16–18 - NCT04273828Recruiting
Study of muscle changes in chronic low back pain surgery
This study looks at how muscle degeneration relates to nerve-related symptoms in people with chronic low back pain. You may be eligible if you’ve tried non-surgical care but still need surgery to relieve nerve pressure.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06715761Recruiting
Myofascial release for chronic low back pain in CrossFit athletes
This trial tests if a hands-on or tool-assisted muscle release technique can reduce long-term low back pain and improve posture in people who do CrossFit. If you have had low back pain for at least 12 weeks and do CrossFit regularly, this study may help you find relief.
Goiânia, GoiásAges 18–59 - NCT07111286Recruiting
Imagining movements to help chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether imagining movements (motor imagery) can help improve daily function and reduce pain in people with chronic low back pain. You will participate in a rehabilitation program, and if you are in the motor imagery group, you will also practice mentally rehearsing specific movements.
DijonAges 18 years+ - NCT07298941RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep treatment to help with chronic low back pain
This study tests if improving sleep can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and cope with pain. It involves a sleep-focused treatment program and looks at how it affects your overall well-being.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07776379Recruiting
Predicting recovery with BDNF blood levels in chronic low back pain
This study looks at whether a protein in your blood, called BDNF, can help predict how well you might do with chronic low back pain. By participating, you may help doctors better understand and treat this condition.
Daegu, DaeguAges 20–80 - NCT07776366Recruiting
Study of disc protein levels and disc wear
This study looks at a protein called periostin in the discs of the lower back to see if it relates to how worn down the discs are, which might help improve future treatments.
Daegu, DaeguAges 20–80 - NCT04733599Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for long-term arm nerve pain
This trial tests whether a high-frequency spinal cord stimulator can reduce long-term nerve pain in the arm after a brachial plexus injury. It may help people whose pain has lasted at least 3 months despite standard treatments.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07712406Recruiting
Nerve block for lower back pain from nerve entrapment
This trial tests whether a nerve block can help people with chronic lower back or buttock pain caused by a trapped nerve near the hip bone. You may be eligible if you have had this pain for at least 3 months and it did not get better with other treatments.
Gaziosmanpaşa, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07163117Recruiting
Back exercises for female university students with back pain
This study tests two different types of back exercises to see which works better for reducing mechanical low back pain (pain not caused by injury or disease) in female university students. It may help you find a good exercise routine if you have had this type of back pain for a while.
CairoAges 18–24 - NCT07728695RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cannabis product for gynecologic pain study
This trial tests a new cannabis-based product to see if it helps with gynecologic pain (like endometriosis). It looks at how the product works and whether it is safe and effective.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 21 years+ - NCT06915012Recruiting
Test of light therapy for long-term severe arthritis pain
This study tests a non-drug therapy called biophoton therapy to see if it can reduce chronic severe arthritis pain. It may be an option if you've had pain for at least 3 months and are not using certain medical implants.
Butler, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT07158684Recruiting
Surgery worries and feelings: a psychological study
This trial studies how patients feel before elective surgery. It aims to understand their anxiety and psychological needs. It may help hospitals improve patient care.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for chronic pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 828 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.