Clinical trials
Pain, Chronic Disease clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain, chronic disease clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 467 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07493642Recruiting
Video health program for chronic kidney disease patients
This trial tests whether watching educational videos about exercise and staying active can improve physical fitness for people with early to moderate chronic kidney disease. You can take part from home using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.
New Taipei City, Taishan DistrictAges 20 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+ - NCT07272551Enrolling by invitation
Polyvagal therapy for chronic neck pain
This trial tests a new approach based on the polyvagal theory to help people with long-term neck pain. It uses gentle exercises and techniques to calm the nervous system and reduce pain.
Istanbul, MaltepeAges 18–50 - NCT06052384Recruiting
Better sleep care for chronic pain patients
This study tests whether adding a sleep specialist to your pain care team can help you feel better. If you have chronic pain (lasting over 3 months) and are now seeing a pain doctor for the first time, you may be able to join.
Le Puy-en-VelayAges 18 years+ - NCT07199361Recruiting
Magnetic stimulation for chronic pain after injury or surgery
This study tests a non-invasive magnetic device placed on the skin to see how it relieves chronic pain caused by a past injury or surgery. It may help people who have had pain for at least three months and take medication for it.
Miami, FloridaAges 19–80 - NCT07339631RecruitingPhase 1
Sodium Aescinate for Chronic Low Back Pain in Adults
This study tests an injectable medication called sodium aescinate (derived from horse chestnut) for people with chronic low back pain. It aims to see if it helps reduce pain and is safe to use.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–65 - NCT06835608Recruiting
Schroth exercise for kyphosis and chronic neck pain
This study tests whether an exercise program called Schroth (which strengthens back muscles) can improve your posture, reduce neck pain, and make daily activities easier. It is for people with a hunched upper back (kyphosis) and long-lasting neck pain.
Ankara, ÇankayaAges 20–50 - NCT07301632RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA for severe chronic nerve pain
This trial tests if MDMA, combined with psychotherapy, can help people with severe chronic nerve pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments. You'll receive either MDMA or a placebo to see if it safely reduces pain and improves your quality of life.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05701982Recruiting
Walking plus Tai Chi coach via video for COPD and pain
This study tests whether a phone/computer program that combines walking training with Tai Chi improves physical function (how well you move) in people who have COPD and long-term body or muscle pain. It may help you build strength, balance, and safer movement—especially if pain makes activity hard.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–100 - NCT06286748Recruiting
Beetroot drink and exercise for kidney disease
This study tests if drinking beetroot extract along with a structured exercise program can help people with chronic kidney disease. It looks at whether this combination can improve health and delay the need for more advanced treatments.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18–65 - NCT06960304Recruiting
Exercise program to help kidney patients' fistula work better
This trial tests if structured exercises can help the new blood vessel connection (AVF) in your arm mature properly for dialysis. It may improve your fistula's success and reduce complications.
Coimbra, Coimbra DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06246929Recruiting
Healthy aging for Black adults with chronic pain and memory concerns
This study tests a program to help Black adults aged 50+ manage chronic pain and early memory changes. It compares two approaches to see which works better for improving daily life and thinking skills.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT07026019Recruiting
Exercise for chronic mechanical neck pain
This study tests whether a home exercise program can help people with long-term neck pain caused by muscle tightness or arthritis in the neck joints. It is designed for people who cannot easily visit a clinic due to disability, living in crowded cities, or busy schedules.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07244861Enrolling by invitation
TENS for neck muscle stiffness and pain
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation device (TENS) applied to the neck can reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with ongoing neck pain. If you have had neck pain for at least 6 weeks and are willing to avoid certain medications the day before, you may be able to join.
ErzurumAges 18–50 - NCT04687215Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for painful diabetic nerve pain
This trial studies whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce pain from diabetic nerve damage in the legs. It focuses on people with long-lasting type 2 diabetes and significant, treatment-resistant pain.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06351046Recruiting
Preventing chronic pain from getting worse
This trial tests a virtual reality program to see if it can help prevent long-term pain from becoming more severe. You may be eligible if you have had pain for at least 3 months and rate your average pain as moderate or higher.
Copenhagen, København Ø.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07694882Recruiting
Gentle pressure techniques for chronic neck pain
This study tests two different types of gentle pressure techniques (myofascial release) to see which one helps relieve long-term neck pain and improve everyday function. It is for people with chronic neck pain that isn't caused by a specific injury or disease.
Famagusta, HatayAges 18–45 - NCT07536672Enrolling by invitation
Understanding Pain and Sexual Health in Chronic Pain
This study helps develop a questionnaire (survey) that measures how chronic pain affects sexual health and relationships. If you have long-term pain and a stable relationship, your feedback could help doctors better understand and support patients like you.
Kütahya, KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06413277Recruiting
ECAP-controlled spinal cord stimulation for chronic pelvic pain
This trial tests a new type of spinal cord stimulator that uses closed-loop technology to treat chronic pelvic pain caused by a known injury. It may be an option if your pain is severe and hasn't responded to other treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07218757Recruiting
Trial of emotional awareness therapy for veterans with chronic pain
This study tests if a type of therapy that helps you understand and express emotions related to pain (called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy) can reduce chronic pain in veterans. It is designed for veterans who have had muscle or joint pain for at least 3 months and rate their pain as moderate or greater.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06306157Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Low dose naltrexone for complex regional pain syndrome
This trial tests whether a low dose of naltrexone, a medication that may help calm overactive immune and pain signals, can reduce pain and improve daily life in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a chronic condition that often causes severe pain and swelling.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT05494502Recruiting
Nerve block to reduce long-term pain after breast surgery
This trial tests whether a specific pain-numbing nerve block given during mastectomy can reduce chronic (long-lasting) pain after breast cancer surgery. It may help some people use less pain medicine later by lowering nerve-related pain after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07703293Recruiting
Testing nerve branches for chronic knee pain relief
This study tests a procedure targeting specific nerve branches in the thigh to treat long-lasting knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may help people who haven't found relief from standard treatments like pain relievers or physical therapy.
AnkaraAges 45–80 - NCT06306833Recruiting
Biofeedback therapy for chronic low back pain
This study tests if a therapy that uses special sensors to help you relax your back muscles (called surface EMG biofeedback) can reduce chronic low back pain. If you have ongoing low back pain for at least 3 months, you may be able to join.
Karachi, SindhAges 25–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain, chronic disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 467 recruiting pain, chronic disease 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, chronic disease 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, chronic disease 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.