Clinical trials
Pain Control clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain control clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 253 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06752486RecruitingPhase 1
Gabapentin for pain after laser eye surgery
This study tests if a medicine called gabapentin can safely reduce pain after a type of laser eye surgery called surface ablation. It's looking for adults with stable vision who are generally healthy and have not had previous eye procedures.
GizaAges 18–65 - NCT07529093Recruiting
Mobilization and Movement Training for Sacroiliac Joint Pain
This trial tests whether a combination of hands-on joint mobilization techniques and specific movement control exercises can reduce pain and improve function in people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction (pain in the lower back/buttock area where the spine connects to the pelvis). You would receive these treatments over several weeks and be measured on pain relief, movement, walking, and daily activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 45–64 - NCT07245303Recruiting
How Light Affects Pain in Chronic Pain
This study looks at how different kinds of light might change pain levels in people with chronic widespread pain, like fibromyalgia. By using brain scans (MRI), researchers hope to find new ways to manage pain without medication.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07699575Recruiting
Can turmeric and ginger help runner recovery?
This trial tests whether taking turmeric, ginger, and black pepper supplements can reduce inflammation and aid recovery in runners completing the 175 km 'Diagonale des Fous' race. It could help you understand natural ways to manage post-race inflammation.
Saint-Pierre, CHU de La RéunionAges 18 years+ - NCT06723730Recruiting
Mobilization and core strength for rotator cuff pain
This trial tests if adding a specific type of shoulder movement therapy and upper body core exercises can reduce pain and improve function in people with rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. It may help you if you have had shoulder pain for more than 6 weeks and it started after an injury.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT07417839Recruiting
Toy nebulizer vs distraction cards for children's fear during breathing treatment
This study compares using a toy-shaped nebulizer or distraction cards to reduce fear in children aged 3-6 who are receiving their first breathing treatment for asthma or bronchitis. It aims to see which method makes the experience less scary and increases parent satisfaction.
Baghdad, MouslAges 3–6 - NCT05263297Recruiting
Testing two ways to reduce anxiety during blood draws
This study compares two combined programs to help children feel less stressed during a blood draw. It uses simple, child-friendly activities to see which approach works better for coping during the procedure.
KaramanAges 8–10 - NCT06624176Recruiting
Testing a device to reduce pain from baby shots
This trial tests a tool called ShotBlocker that may make the Hepatitis B vaccine less painful for newborn babies. Babies will be randomly assigned to get the shot with or without the device, so researchers can see if it helps.
Worcester, MassachusettsAges 9 months–10 months - NCT05543785Recruiting
Ketorolac pain block for lower-limb surgery with a tourniquet
This trial looks at whether a ketorolac pain medicine given directly to the leg during surgery can reduce pain after lower-limb orthopedic operations. It may help people who are having one leg operated on with spinal anesthesia and a tourniquet, but it has several safety limits.
Al MansurahAges 19–60 - NCT04653064Recruiting
Brain imaging study of how people feel heat and pain
This study uses MRI scans to understand how your brain responds to different feelings, including mild heat pain. It may help researchers learn more about pain and brain processing by comparing your responses during the tests.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07324538Recruiting
Movement training with coaching and touch for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether combining movement control exercises with verbal and manual cues (coaching and gentle touch) can improve how your back moves and reduce pain. It's for people with long-lasting (more than 12 weeks) low back pain that is not linked to a specific cause.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT05232604Recruiting
Exercise vs local pain exercises for jaw and neck pain
This study compares two types of treatment: aerobic exercise versus exercises aimed at the painful jaw/neck area. It may help people with long-term jaw and neck pain by testing which approach improves pain and function.
Osnabrück, Lower SaxonyAges 18–60 - NCT07413055RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two doses of dexamethasone for dental implant pain
This study tests whether a higher dose of dexamethasone (8 mg) works better than a lower dose (4 mg) for reducing pain after getting a single dental implant. It may help find the best way to manage discomfort after surgery.
MuscatAges 21–80 - NCT03675386Recruiting
Help reducing opioid use after surgery for chronic pain
This trial tests a program to help people with long-term (chronic) pain use less opioid medicine after surgery. It may help you reduce opioid doses while still managing your pain.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07525986RecruitingPhase 4
Pain control after laparoscopic colon surgery using a button-press system
This trial tests a new pain medication (anrikefon) that patients can control themselves by pressing a button after laparoscopic colon surgery. The goal is to see if it works better or safer than standard pain relief, especially for patients whose nerve blocks alone don't fully control pain.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07600892Enrolling by invitation
Pain-at-Work Toolkit for managing chronic pain at work
This study tests a toolkit designed to help working adults manage chronic pain while on the job. The toolkit aims to make work more manageable and enjoyable for people living with ongoing pain.
Nottingham, NottinghamshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06696898Recruiting
Stretching with and without muscle release for sciatica
This study tests if adding myofascial release (a type of hands-on therapy for tight muscles) to a standard self-stretching program helps relieve sciatica pain and improve movement. It's for people with long-standing (chronic) one-sided sciatica.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–50 - NCT07542392Recruiting
Birth Affirmation Cards to Support First-Time Labor
This study tests whether special affirmation cards (positive statements) guided by a midwife help first-time mothers feel more confident and positive during labor. The goal is to see if this simple, non-medical tool improves your labor experience and how you cope with contractions.
Mut, Mersi̇nAges 18–40 - NCT07424209Recruiting
Hypnotic communication during heart catheterization study
This study tests whether talking in a special relaxed way (hypnotic communication) during a heart procedure can help you feel calmer and more comfortable. You may be able to join if you are at least 18, can understand Italian, and are already scheduled for a coronary angiogram.
Ponderano, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06444919RecruitingPhase 4
Capsaicin patch for finger osteoarthritis with nerve pain
This study tests if a capsaicin patch (a hot pepper extract) can reduce finger pain in people with osteoarthritis who also have nerve-like pain. It's for those who haven't gotten enough relief from standard painkillers.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT07064434Recruiting
Nerve block for safer blood pressure control during hip replacement
This trial tests a type of nerve block (sacral canal block) to help manage blood pressure during hip replacement surgery. It aims to see if it can safely lower blood pressure on purpose, which may reduce bleeding and improve recovery.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 45 years+ - NCT06953752Recruiting
Music during atrial fibrillation ablation under light sedation
This study tests whether listening to music during a common heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (called catheter ablation) can improve your experience while you are awake but relaxed. It may help you feel calmer and more comfortable.
Shaoxing, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06775535Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation trial for chronic pain
This trial tests a closed-loop spinal cord stimulator that adjusts stimulation based on nerve signals. It may help people with chronic pain who are already scheduled to try this type of device.
RoeselareAges 18 years+ - 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
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain control?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 253 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.
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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.