Clinical trials
Opioid Analgesia clinical trials
Below are recruiting opioid analgesia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 49 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06507345Recruiting
Non-opioid pain relief after breast surgery
This trial tests whether non-opioid pain medicines can effectively control pain after mastectomy or lumpectomy, allowing you to go home the same day without needing strong opioids.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06595329RecruitingPhase 1
Pain relief after kidney cancer surgery: epidural vs spinal opioids
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after open kidney cancer surgery: an epidural (a thin tube placed near your spine) versus a single spinal injection of opioids. Both aim to control pain, but the study wants to see which method works better, with fewer side effects.
SplitAges 18 years+ - NCT07750639Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Reducing painkiller use after hand surgery
This study tests a new approach to prescribing fewer opioid pain pills after hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. It aims to help reduce the risk of opioid misuse while still controlling pain after surgery.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07102446Recruiting
Opioid safety program for chronic pain patients without cancer
This trial tests a program to help manage opioid use safely for people with chronic non-cancer pain. If you take opioids for long-term pain and do not have cancer, this study may help improve your care.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–79 - NCT05172739RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid-free anesthesia during lung surgery for early lung cancer
This study tests whether an opioid-free pain/anesthesia plan during elective lung surgery can reduce surgical “stress” on the body and affect the immune system. You may be eligible if you have early-stage non-small cell lung cancer and are scheduled for a specific type of surgery (VATS lobectomy).
Heraklion, CreteAges 18–80 - NCT04894864RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid-free anesthesia for elective abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
This trial studies an “opioid-free” anesthesia and pain plan during planned open surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The goal is to see whether this approach reduces surgical stress and pain compared with usual care.
Heraklion, CreteAges 40–85 - NCT06949826RecruitingPhase 4
Buprenorphine for pain after ankle fracture surgery
This trial tests if buprenorphine, a non-opioid pain medicine, works well for people who have not used opioids before. After ankle fracture surgery, you would get buprenorphine instead of stronger opioids to see if it controls pain just as well with fewer side effects.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07427043RecruitingPhase 3
Opioid-free pain plan for robotic prostate surgery
This trial tests a pain management strategy that avoids opioids during and after robotic prostate surgery. It aims to reduce opioid use and side effects while keeping you comfortable.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 45 years+ - NCT07032987Recruiting
Improving sedation with a new care plan for ICU patients
This trial tests a new sedation protocol for adults in intensive care who need strong pain relief or sedation medicines. It aims to make sedation safer and more comfortable, and includes people on ECMO (a heart-lung machine) or a ventilator (breathing machine) for severe breathing problems.
London, LondonAges 18–100 - NCT07423650RecruitingPhase 4
Continuous Nefopam infusion after pancreas surgery
This trial tests if giving a steady dose of a painkiller called nefopam through an IV can help manage pain after a Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy). It aims to see if this approach reduces the need for other pain medications and improves recovery.
Cluj-Napoca, ClujAges 18–80 - NCT05988710RecruitingPhase 4
Low-dose buprenorphine for pain in opioid-naive adults
This study tests a low-dose form of buprenorphine (a medicine for pain) placed inside the cheek. It is designed for people who have never taken opioids before, to see how well it works for pain and how likely it is to be misused.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–65 - NCT07709975Recruiting
Pain relief and early movement for older ICU patients
This study tests different ways to manage pain and help older patients get moving again sooner after major surgery. If you are 65 or older and in the ICU, this trial may help you recover more comfortably and quickly.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT05504265RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pain control methods during minimally invasive esophagus surgery
This study compares different ways to control pain around the time of minimally invasive esophagus surgery. It may help find a method that controls pain better and improves recovery after surgery.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06559969RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
IV vs Epidural Pain Medicine for Open Abdominal Surgery
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after major open abdominal surgery: giving pain medicine through an IV or through an epidural combined with numbing medicine. It aims to find which method works better for patients.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–85 - NCT07269106RecruitingPhase 4
Testing anrikefon for pain relief after eye surgery
This trial tests a new painkiller called anrikefon for people having eye surgery under general anesthesia. It aims to see if it's safe and effective for controlling pain after the procedure.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT07348627RecruitingPhase 3
Opioid-free hip replacement study
This trial tests if using fewer opioids after hip replacement surgery can still control pain well. It uses a specific type of hip replacement called anterior total hip arthroplasty and aims to help patients recover with less reliance on strong pain medicines.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07226700RecruitingPhase 3
Suzetrigine for pain after hip replacement surgery
This study tests an investigational pain medicine called suzetrigine to see how well it controls pain after total hip replacement surgery. It is for adults 18–80 who are having a first-time hip replacement and can receive spinal anesthesia.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07370129Enrolling by invitation
Numbing injection for pain after tonsil surgery
This study tests a numbing injection near a nerve in your nose to see if it can reduce pain and help you recover faster after tonsillectomy. It is a non-drug approach that may offer an alternative to strong pain medicines.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 12 years+ - NCT06753500RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing medicine during gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether giving a special numbing medicine during gallbladder surgery helps reduce pain. It is for adults having laparoscopic (minimally invasive) gallbladder removal.
Barranquilla, AtlantivoAges 18 years+ - NCT06737341RecruitingPhase 4
Liposomal vs. Standard Bupivacaine for Pain after Keyhole Abdominal Surgery
This trial tests whether a long-acting numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) works better than standard bupivacaine to control pain after keyhole surgery on the liver, bile ducts, or pancreas. It may help you experience less pain and need fewer painkillers after surgery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT05555485Recruiting
Check if ear stimulation can help chronic pain and reduce opioids
This study tests whether a device that stimulates the ear (through the skin) can reduce chronic pain and help people lower their opioid pain medicine. It may help you manage pain with less opioid use if you meet their safety and medication criteria.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07337629Recruiting
Painkiller Before Nose Surgery: Paracetamol vs. Ibuprofen
This study tests whether giving a single dose of paracetamol or ibuprofen before nose surgery can reduce the need for stronger painkillers during and after the procedure. It may help you recover with less opioid pain medicine.
SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT06409689Recruiting
Oliceridine for pain relief after upper abdominal surgery
This study tests a new pain medicine called oliceridine after laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery. It aims to improve pain control and recovery compared to standard opioids.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for opioid analgesia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 49 recruiting opioid analgesia 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 opioid analgesia 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 opioid analgesia 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.
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