Clinical trials
Pain and Anxiety clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain and anxiety clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 145 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07026786Recruiting
Mindfulness for recovery after colorectal surgery
This study tests whether adding mindfulness sessions to your standard recovery plan helps you heal better after bowel surgery. You'll use a phone or tablet app to guide your mindfulness practice during your hospital stay.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT04130269Recruiting
Study of stress, anxiety, and pain after heart attack
This study looks at how anxiety, stress, and pain may affect people after a heart attack. It may help researchers understand who could benefit from supportive strategies after myocardial infarction (heart attack).
Graz, StyriaAges 19–90 - NCT06038409Recruiting
Ketamine therapy for chronic conditions
This trial tests if ketamine can help people with long-term health issues. It aims to find new treatments for chronic conditions that haven't responded well to other therapies.
Helena, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07462364Recruiting
Using a kaleidoscope or cartoons for dental treatment in children
This study tests whether using a kaleidoscope or watching cartoons can help calm children during dental treatment that requires a numbing shot. It aims to find a simple way to make dental visits less scary.
Diyarbakır, DiyarbakırAges 7–12 - NCT07624929Enrolling by invitation
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Varicose Vein Treatment
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during varicose vein treatment (a minimally invasive laser procedure on your legs) can help reduce anxiety and pain. You'd use VR while the doctor treats the problematic veins under local anesthesia.
BydgoszczAges 18 years+ - NCT07362407Enrolling by invitation
Cannabinoid treatment study for patients in Brazil
This study tracks how cannabis-based medicines work in real life. It looks at how people feel and function while using these treatments prescribed by their doctor.
Florianópolis, Santa CatarinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06136676Recruiting
Comparing spiritual and secular meditation in healthy adults
This study looks at how two kinds of meditation—spiritual (Christian or Muslim) and secular (non-religious)—affect your mind, body, emotions, and social life. If you are a healthy Christian or Muslim adult who prays weekly, this could help researchers understand which type of meditation may work best for people like you.
Calicut, KeralaAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT07568093Recruiting
Music therapy to reduce agitation after abdominal surgery
This study tests whether listening to music after abdominal surgery can help reduce agitation and anxiety during recovery. Researchers will compare patients who receive music therapy with standard care to see if it improves comfort and outcomes.
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT07740759Enrolling by invitation
Educational videos for pre-surgery anxiety
This trial tests whether watching educational videos before your laparoscopic surgery helps reduce anxiety. It may help you feel more prepared and calm before your procedure.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT05765162Recruiting
Research study on safer, more tailored anesthesia
This study looks at safer anesthesia—meaning medicines used during procedures—using a more personalized approach. It may help make anesthesia safer for adults having medical procedures.
Nykøbing FalsterAges 18–100 - NCT07528482Recruiting
Reflexology and cold therapy for chest tube removal pain
This study tests whether foot massage (reflexology) and cold application can reduce pain when chest tubes are removed after heart bypass surgery. Researchers want to see if these complementary techniques help manage discomfort during this procedure.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07167394Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality glasses for kids' dental pain relief
This trial tests whether virtual reality (VR) goggles can reduce pain during dental treatment in children aged 6 to 10 who have never been to the dentist before and have a cavity in a back tooth.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 6–10 - NCT06994988Recruiting
Smart band-aid study for chronic pain in women
This trial tests a special band-aid that measures chronic pain. Women with chronic pain or healthy women may join to help researchers learn how this device works.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05067998Recruiting
Natural medicine and vitamin IV study for overall health
This study looks at whether natural medicine, vitamin IV fluids, and supplements can help people maintain good health. There don’t appear to be specific eligibility limits listed, so many people may be able to join, but you’d still need screening by the study team.
Dover, DelawareAges 21–80 - NCT07676110Recruiting
Music and nature visuals for emotional well-being
This study tests if listening to enhanced music and watching natural visuals can improve your emotional health. You'll use your own headphones and a smartphone or tablet to take part.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 13 years+ - NCT07655271Recruiting
Pain, arm function, and anxiety after shoulder surgery for brachial plexus palsy
This study examines pain, arm function, and social appearance anxiety in adults who had shoulder tendon transfer surgery as children for brachial plexus birth palsy. It helps understand long-term outcomes after this specific surgery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–40 - NCT06538246Recruiting
Coping skills training for heart and lung failure survivors
This study tests a coping skills training program to help people who recently survived a serious heart or lung problem feel less anxious, depressed, or stressed. If you were in the ICU and now feel distressed at home, you may be able to join.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07439679Recruiting
Anxiety Before Double Jaw Surgery and Your Recovery
This trial studies how anxiety before double jaw surgery affects your body during surgery and your recovery (pain, swelling, and ability to open your mouth). Researchers will use a simple anxiety questionnaire to see if feeling anxious changes your surgical experience.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT05009433Recruiting
Exercise plans in pregnancy and afterward for mom and baby health
This study compares two types of exercise—short, intense intervals versus moderate steady activity—during pregnancy and looks at effects on mothers and children. It also checks how participants do on health, fitness, and well-being tests before, during, and after pregnancy.
Gdansk, Pomeranian VoivodeshipAges 18–45 - NCT06070766Recruiting
At-home ketamine study for chronic conditions
This trial tests a ketamine protocol you can use at home. It may help if you have a long-term health condition.
Bigfork, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT05461092RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nerve blocks to improve pain control after spinal fusion
This early-stage study tests whether a regional nerve block can improve pain control and recovery for older adults having elective lumbar spinal fusion. If you qualify, you may receive a special pain-control injection during surgery to reduce opioid needs and improve recovery comfort.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT07317271Recruiting
Virtual reality for burn symptoms
This trial tests a virtual reality program to help with symptoms like pain, trouble sleeping, and itching after a burn injury. You can join from home using your own device.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06851091Recruiting
Fibromyalgia study on pain sensitivity and balance
This study looks at how fibromyalgia affects your sensitivity to pain and your sense of balance. It may help find better ways to treat these symptoms.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain and anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 145 recruiting pain and anxiety 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 pain and anxiety 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 pain and anxiety 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.