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
- NCT07298109Recruiting
Diaphragm Release for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests if releasing tension in the diaphragm muscle can help reduce chronic low back pain. It may be a treatment option for people whose back pain has lasted at least 12 weeks and has no clear cause.
KarabükAges 18–65 - NCT06009263Recruiting
Exercises for chronic low back pain
This study compares two types of exercises to see which one better strengthens a key lower back muscle. It may help if you have ongoing back pain.
Giza, DokkiAges 25–55 - NCT06633068RecruitingPhase 2
Pain relief study: nalbuphine added to numbing medicine for thyroid surgery
This study tests if adding nalbuphine to the numbing medicine (bupivacaine) given as a nerve block before thyroid surgery provides better pain relief. It is for adults having planned thyroid surgery.
Giza, الجيزةAges 18–60 - NCT07375121Recruiting
Comparing two pain pump settings for mixed surgeries
This study compares two ways of delivering pain medicine through an IV pump (called PCA) after surgery. One method gives a steady dose, and the other slowly reduces the dose. The goal is to see which works better and has fewer side effects.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT06965920Enrolling by invitation
Spinal pain and balance study using gentle chiropractic care
This study tests a gentle chiropractic technique called flexion distraction to see if it improves how well you move and balance while standing. It may help if you have spinal pain and can stand with mild to moderate pain.
West Palm Beach, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06862609Recruiting
Pain relief block for inguinal hernia surgery
This study tests a nerve block called QIPB to reduce pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. It is for adults having planned surgery on one side under general anesthesia.
KonyaAges 18–65 - NCT06800703Recruiting
Opioid use, pain, and the brain
This study uses brain scans (MRI) to understand how pain affects people with opioid use disorder or regular opioid use, compared to healthy volunteers. It aims to find better ways to treat both pain and opioid addiction.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–60 - NCT03716167Recruiting
Near-infrared laser for healing and pain in leg vein ulcers
This study tests whether a near-infrared laser can improve healing and reduce pain in chronic venous leg ulcers. If you qualify, you may receive laser treatment and will be checked over time for wound healing and pain levels.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07826650Recruiting
How acute pain affects sleep in people with insomnia
This study looks at how a short-term (acute) pain affects sleep quality in people who suffer from insomnia compared to healthy sleepers. Participation may help researchers understand the link between pain and sleep problems.
Hong KongAges 18–60 - NCT07484815Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during egg freezing
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during egg freezing can help reduce pain. If you are having your eggs retrieved to preserve your fertility, you may be able to take part and wear a VR device to see if it makes the procedure more comfortable.
JerusalemAges 18–45 - NCT07382297Recruiting
Knee tumor pain study with extra nerve block
This study tests if adding an ultrasound-guided nerve block (IPACK) behind the knee to a standard nerve block (adductor canal block) can better control pain after knee tumor surgery. If you are having knee tumor removal and are in fair to poor health, this may help improve your recovery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT04662905Recruiting
Testing a closed-loop spinal cord stimulator for chronic pain
This study tests a new way to deliver spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain using a system that adjusts automatically based on what your body is doing. You may be able to join if you’re using the Evoke system as part of the approved treatment plan.
Garran, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18 years+ - NCT07229495RecruitingPhase 4
Tegileridine for pain after scoliosis surgery in teens
This trial tests a new pain medicine, tegileridine, for teenagers having spine surgery for scoliosis. It aims to see if it controls pain well after the operation, and if it's safe.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 10–17 - NCT07018375RecruitingPhase 4
Oliceridine for pain after lung surgery
This study tests a new pain medication called oliceridine given through an IV after lung surgery to see if it helps reduce long-term pain. Participation may help improve pain management after surgery.
Baoding, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT07351851Recruiting
Exercise for back pain and urine leakage in women
This study tests whether a special exercise program called PEMM (which combines pelvic floor and core exercises) can help women with both chronic low back pain and urinary incontinence. It is designed for women who have had back pain and urine leakage for at least 3 months.
Doha, Baladiyat ad DawhahAges 18–65 - NCT06377969Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pelvic pain
This study tests a device called a spinal cord stimulator — a small implant that sends mild electrical pulses to nerves in your spine — to see if it can reduce long-term pelvic pain that hasn't gotten better with other treatments.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07571837Recruiting
Nano-medication to reduce inflammation after root canal retreat
This study tests a special nano-sized (extremely tiny) medication placed inside a tooth after a previous root canal treatment failed. The goal is to reduce inflammation and swelling in the bone around the tooth's tip so it can heal better.
Cairo, Nasr CityAges 20–40 - NCT06598293Recruiting
Using smartphone surveys during and after radiation therapy
This study tests if regularly answering health questions on a smartphone can help doctors better support patients during and after radiation treatment. You will use an app to report how you are feeling, and your care team may use this information to adjust your care.
Yongin-siAges 19 years+ - NCT07401641Recruiting
Pain control study for oral cancer surgery
This study tests two different pain medicines (dezocine or nalbuphine) combined with sufentanil to see which helps better control pain after oral cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction. It also looks at side effects and how well the transplanted tissue survives.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07361822Recruiting
Opioid use after surgery: standard vs smart pump
This trial compares two ways to give pain medicine through an IV pump after surgery. It tests if a smart pump that adjusts the dose based on feedback works better than a standard pump that delivers a steady, fixed dose. This might help patients use less opioid pain medicine.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT06837831Recruiting
Mepilex Lite Dressing for radiation skin damage on anal area
This trial tests a special wound dressing (Mepilex Lite) to treat skin burns from radiation therapy in patients with rectal cancer. It may help heal the skin around the anal canal more comfortably.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06077227Recruiting
Virtual reality for phantom limb pain
This study tests whether virtual reality therapy can help reduce phantom limb pain or uncomfortable sensations after amputation. If you have a major limb amputation and feel pain or other sensations in the missing limb, this might be an option to try.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07726797Recruiting
Pelvic control training vs core stability for low back pain
This trial compares two types of exercises — pelvic control training with a pressure sensor versus core stability training — to see which one works better for relieving low back pain. It may help if you are a young adult with no other health issues affecting your back or balance.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT05009771Recruiting
Testing a pain-control method after C-section
This study looks at how to better manage pain after a C-section using spinal anesthesia and either a patient-controlled IV pain pump or a specific pain medicine (naldebaein). You may be able to join if you’re scheduled for a C-section at 37–40 weeks and can take the usual pain medicines.
New Taipei City, TaiwanAges 20–40
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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.