Clinical trials
Pain Control clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain control clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 259 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07125833Recruiting
Cold therapy for shoulder replacement pain
This trial tests if freezing a nerve near the shoulder before surgery can reduce pain after a reverse total shoulder replacement. It may help you recover with less discomfort.
Rockwall, TexasAges 30–85 - NCT07675473RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief before lung nodule localization
This trial tests giving a pain medicine (parecoxib) before a CT-guided lung nodule procedure to see if it reduces pain during the treatment. It's for people with non-small cell lung cancer who need a wire placed in their lung before surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07528300Recruiting
Acupuncture for pain relief in muscle injury patients
This study tests whether a type of acupuncture called "battlefield acupuncture" can help reduce pain in people hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis—a serious muscle injury that causes muscle breakdown and pain. Researchers want to see if this treatment helps patients feel better while they're in the hospital.
TAMC, HawaiiAges 18–99 - NCT07513012Enrolling by invitation
Pain Relief Methods After Gallbladder Removal Surgery
This study compares two ways of numbing the abdomen during gallbladder removal surgery to see which one works better for pain relief. One method numbs one side of your belly, and the other numbs both sides.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–80 - NCT07145346Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Suzetrigine for pain relief after multiple rib fractures
This trial tests a new medicine, suzetrigine, for managing acute pain in adults who have broken three or more ribs from a blunt injury. It aims to see if this painkiller works well and is safe for you.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06562634Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound-guided nerve block for knee surgery pain relief
This study tests a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) to see if it reduces pain after open knee surgery. It aims to find a better way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07467070Recruiting
Pilates for posture, core strength, and flexibility in young adults with low back pain
This study tests whether a 6-week Pilates program can improve posture, core strength, and flexibility in young adults with mild to moderate low back pain that has no clear cause. It could help you learn exercises to ease your pain and strengthen your back.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - 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+ - NCT06748976Recruiting
Brain activity study during attention tasks
This study looks at how your brain controls attention by measuring brain activity while you perform tasks. It may help researchers understand attention better.
Oro Verde, Entre Ríos ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT07396753Recruiting
Nerve block to reduce opioid use after kidney donor surgery
This study tests a nerve block called Transversalis Fascia Plane Block to see if it lowers the amount of strong pain medicine (opioids) needed after a kidney donor surgery. It may help you have less pain and fewer side effects.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 18–80 - NCT03987334Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab for chronic neck pain
This trial studies whether virtual reality exercises can help reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic neck pain or whiplash. You may be invited to take part in guided VR rehab sessions if you meet the safety and health requirements.
Milan, MIAges 18–70 - NCT07211464Recruiting
ACT plus exercise for older adults with chronic low back pain
This study tests whether combining acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) with exercise helps older adults manage ongoing low back pain. If you've had pain for at least 3 months and it's been bothering you, this approach might teach you new ways to cope and move better.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07755540RecruitingPhase 2
Music therapy for chronic pain in active duty service members
This trial tests whether group music therapy can help manage chronic pain in active duty service members. If you have had pain for at least 3 months and it rates above 4 out of 10, you might find new ways to cope.
Anchorage, AlaskaAges 18–64 - NCT07239427Recruiting
Brain stimulation with pain coping for fibromyalgia
This study tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation method (tDCS), combined with a pain coping program, can help reduce fibromyalgia pain. It compares two groups to see if adding brain stimulation makes the coping program more effective.
Valladolid, ValladolidAges 18 years+ - NCT06889987Recruiting
Pain block comparison for kidney surgery patients
This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided pain blocks for cancer patients having a kidney removed. It aims to find which block provides better pain control after surgery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06174662Recruiting
Music for comfort during ICU movement
This study tests whether listening to music during movement exercises (like sitting up or walking) helps reduce discomfort in ICU patients. If you are calm enough and speak Dutch, this might be an option for you.
Wilrijk, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06214208Recruiting
Spinal stimulation frequencies for spasticity after spinal cord injury
This study tests how different frequencies of spinal stimulation affect spasticity, movement, and pain after a spinal cord injury. It may help if you have leg spasticity and no implanted devices.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 16 years+ - NCT06776159Recruiting
Standardizing blood thinner shots for heart patients
This study tests whether a standard way of giving blood thinner shots (LMWH) to people with heart disease in the cardiac care unit improves care. It is for Chinese patients who are awake and can make their own decisions.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07496905Recruiting
Valsalva Maneuver for Less Pain During Biopsy
This study tests whether a simple breathing technique (the Valsalva maneuver—like bearing down) can reduce pain during an endometrial biopsy. You may join if you need this biopsy and are in your reproductive years, speak Turkish, and have no other health issues that would rule out the technique.
IstanbulAges 18–55 - NCT05669027Recruiting
Mobile brain training to help low back pain
This study tests whether mobile “neurofeedback” training can reduce low back pain and improve how much it affects your daily life. You would likely use sensors that measure brain and body signals to guide the training.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–90 - NCT06976320Recruiting
Nerve block for gallbladder surgery pain
This trial tests a nerve block injection in the abdominal wall to reduce pain after gallbladder removal surgery. It may help patients recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07006675RecruitingPhase 3
NSAIDs for Tibia Fracture Pain and Healing Study
This study tests whether NSAID pain relievers (like ibuprofen) affect bone healing after a broken tibia and if they can help reduce the need for stronger painkillers. If you qualify, you could help doctors learn the safest way to manage pain after this common injury.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–80 - NCT07067580Recruiting
Breathing exercises after transplant: pain and recovery
This trial tests if simple breathing exercises can reduce pain and improve recovery after an organ transplant. If you are between 18 and 65, had your first transplant, and are willing to try gentle breathing techniques, you may be able to join.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07319806Enrolling by invitation
Two ways to help kids feel better during breathing tube removal
This study tests two different methods to lower pain, fear, and emotional upset when a breathing sample is taken from hospitalized children aged 6 to 12. The goal is to find which approach works best to make the experience easier for your child.
DüzceAges 6–12
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain control?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 259 recruiting pain control 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 control 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 control 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.