Clinical trials
Opioid Use clinical trials
Below are recruiting opioid use clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 280 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07787039Recruiting
Support program for opioid recovery after giving birth
This study tests a program that helps women who recently gave birth and are recovering from opioid use disorder. It brings in a support person (like a friend or family member) to help you stay on track with your recovery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04978168Recruiting
Peer support and opioid treatment help for people on probation
This study tests whether adding peer recovery support and coordinated opioid treatment support can improve care for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) who are on probation. It also trains and involves probation and treatment staff to better support clients over 12 months.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07672808Recruiting
Pain relief after hip replacement without opioids
This study tests a combination of non-opioid pain medicines to reduce the need for opioids after hip replacement surgery. It aims to help patients manage pain with fewer risks of addiction and side effects.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT07350148Recruiting
Text messages to support opioid medication adherence
This study tests whether daily supportive text messages help people stay on track with their methadone or buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. It is designed for adults who recently started or resumed this medication and have a cellphone.
Albuquerque, New MexicoAges 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+ - NCT07063394Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce opioid use after heart or lung surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality after heart or chest surgery can help reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) patients need. It may offer a non-drug way to manage pain and speed up recovery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 16–40 - NCT06747871Recruiting
Opioids, low nicotine cigarettes, and chronic pain study
This study tests if using cigarettes with very low nicotine can help people with chronic pain who are on buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. It aims to see if this approach reduces smoking and helps you think about quitting.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT05607381Recruiting
Meditation program study for opioid-treated chronic low back pain
This trial studies how meditation may change brain activity and help people with long-lasting low back pain who are already taking prescription opioids. The goal is to understand the “neural” (brain) effects of meditation to improve pain treatment.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT03858231RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid vs non-opioid pain relief after knee arthroscopy
This study compares opioid pain medicine with non-opioid pain medicine after arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery. It aims to see which approach controls pain well while keeping side effects and risks lower.
Fargo, North DakotaAges 18–80 - NCT05585788Recruiting
Opioid pain device test for cancer surgery patients
This study tests a device that helps you safely use opioid (strong pain) medicine after major cancer surgery. It may help improve post-surgery pain control while tracking how people use the medicine.
New York, New YorkAges 18–99 - 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 - NCT06063902Enrolling by invitation
Long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain
This study looks at the risks and benefits of long-term use of opioids (strong painkillers) for chronic pain that is not caused by cancer. It aims to help doctors and patients make better decisions about pain management.
UppsalaAges 18 years+ - NCT01730781Recruiting
PET scan study to image cannabinoid receptors in the brain
This study uses a special brain scan (PET) to measure cannabinoid receptors—areas in the brain that interact with cannabis-like chemicals. It may help researchers better understand how these receptors relate to conditions such as schizophrenia, PTSD, opioid use disorder, or early psychosis risk.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–55 - NCT07665502Enrolling by invitation
Smartphone app to boost opioid treatment for women facing violence
This study tests a smartphone app (WINGS+++) to help women who have experienced intimate partner violence and trauma improve their engagement with medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The goal is to see if the app makes it easier to start and stay on treatment.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06905340Recruiting
Pain-guided opioid use during surgery with regional anesthesia
This trial uses a special monitor (NOL index) to help doctors give just the right amount of pain medicine during surgery. It is for people having trauma or orthopedic surgery who are also getting regional anesthesia.
HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07778394Recruiting
Smartphone app to support recovery from opioid use disorder
This study is testing a smartphone app to help people who are starting or restarting medication for opioid use disorder. If you join, you'll use the app to support your recovery journey.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 22 years+ - 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+ - NCT07687966RecruitingPhase 2
Study of CBP-0276 for pain after major orthopedic surgery
This trial tests if a new medicine, CBP-0276, can help reduce the amount of opioids needed for pain after major bone surgery. It may help manage pain with fewer side effects.
Mexico CityAges 40–75 - NCT07674836Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for chronic pain after breast surgery
This study tests two types of nerve blocks (SPSIP and ESP blocks) to see which one works better for long-term pain after a single-sided breast surgery like mastectomy. It aims to find a safer, more effective way to manage chronic pain after surgery.
İzmit, KocaeliAges 18–65 - NCT06453109Recruiting
Focused ultrasound for chronic back pain with opioid use
This study tests whether focused ultrasound (a non-invasive treatment using sound waves) can help people with chronic back pain who also have opioid use disorder and anxiety. It aims to find a better way to manage pain without relying on opioids.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–75 - NCT06270147RecruitingPhase 2
Timing of nerve blocks for weight loss surgery pain
This trial tests whether giving a nerve block before or after bariatric surgery works better for pain control. It could help you have less pain and use fewer painkillers after your procedure.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT03596424Recruiting
Testing ketamine and dexmedetomidine during lung surgery
This trial studies whether the anesthesia medicines ketamine and dexmedetomidine can improve care during elective lung (video-assisted) surgery. It may help with comfort during and after the operation, depending on how these medicines affect pain and recovery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–80 - NCT07590752RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pain Relief Comparison for Abdominal Surgery
This trial compares two medications added to a numbing injection around your abdominal muscles during belly surgery to help manage pain after surgery. The study aims to find which combination works better and lasts longer.
Sahiwal, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for opioid use?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 280 recruiting opioid use 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 use 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 use 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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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.