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
- 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT07650422Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Reduce Anxiety During Cervical Screening
This study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a colposcopy (a procedure to examine the cervix) can help reduce anxiety, stress, and pain. You would be randomly assigned to either use VR or receive standard care during the procedure.
Adana, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07461467Recruiting
Managing breathing tube pressure to reduce throat problems in older adults
This study tests a way of managing the air pressure in a breathing tube mask used during surgery. The goal is to reduce throat and voice box problems after surgery in older patients.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT04094701Recruiting
Study of opioid needs after hip arthroscopy surgery
This study looks at how much pain medicine (opioids) people actually need after hip arthroscopy and what factors may affect it. It may help improve safer, more personalized pain control after surgery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT06200181RecruitingPhase 3
Olanzapine for opioid misuse in cancer pain
This study tests if a medication called olanzapine can help reduce cravings and misuse of opioid pain medicines in people with cancer pain. You would take olanzapine or a placebo daily for a few weeks while continuing your usual care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06655506Recruiting
Enhanced Recovery for Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
This trial studies whether an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program improves outcomes for people with gynecologic cancer. It aims to help you recover faster and with fewer complications.
Athens, AthensAges 25–85 - NCT07542028Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods for Kidney Transplant Surgery
This study compares different pain management techniques during kidney transplant surgery. It aims to find the most effective way to control pain after your operation.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07559006Recruiting
Shoulder Pain After Stroke and Its Effects on Arm Function
This study looks at how shoulder pain affects arm movement, balance, and daily activities in people who've had a stroke. Researchers want to understand the connection between shoulder pain and physical recovery after stroke.
Kütahya, KütahyaAges 18–80 - NCT06721000Enrolling by invitation
Patient-controlled vs. standard epidural pain relief
This trial compares two types of epidural pain management during surgery. It tests whether letting you control your pain medication yourself works better than the standard method.
Karachi, SindhAges 19 years+ - NCT04074798Recruiting
Breathing over fast and slow movements for back pain
This study tests how breathing changes (hyperventilation) might affect people with long-lasting low back pain. It may help researchers understand triggers or symptoms, and compare them to people who do not have back pain.
HasseltAges 20–60 - NCT06706479Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation for balance in older adults with back pain
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical brain stimulation technique (called high-definition tDCS) can improve balance in older adults with chronic low back pain. Participants receive either real or sham stimulation during balance training sessions.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT06569836Recruiting
Study on digital program for chronic knee pain
This trial tests a digital program to help people manage chronic knee pain. If you are 55 or older and have had knee pain recently, this study may be a good fit.
Hong KongAges 55 years+ - NCT07357480Recruiting
Comparing two anesthesia methods for brain surgery
This trial compares two ways of giving anesthesia during planned brain surgery on the upper part of the brain. It tests if using a computer-controlled system to deliver the anesthesia drugs is better than manually adjusting them.
Istanbul, BakırköyAges 18–60 - NCT07179016Recruiting
Acupressure for chronic pain in rural areas
This trial tests if a self-managed acupressure program can help people living in rural areas manage long-term muscle or joint pain, like neck, back, or knee pain. You would learn to press small seeds on your ear to ease pain.
Columbia, South CarolinaAges 18–85 - NCT06184126Recruiting
Virtual reality for sickle cell pain in the emergency room
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset, along with your usual pain treatment, can help reduce pain during a sickle cell crisis. It is for adults with sickle cell disease who are in the emergency department and receiving IV opioids for a vaso-occlusive crisis.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04816994RecruitingPhase 3
Cannabis extract for nerve back pain and painkiller needs
This trial studies whether a cannabis extract can reduce acute nerve-related pain in the back and lessen how much pain medication you need. It may help people with a short-term episode of “shooting” nerve pain from the spine.
JerusalemAges 18–70 - NCT06221709Recruiting
Radiofrequency for hip arthritis pain: a clinical trial
This trial tests whether a treatment called continuous radiofrequency can reduce pain from hip arthritis. It is for people with moderate arthritis in one hip who have had pain for more than six months.
Brasília, Federal DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06328751Recruiting
Virtual reality meditation for cancer pain relief
This study tests whether using meditation with virtual reality can help reduce pain in people with cancer. If you have chronic pain from cancer and can use a simple VR headset, this might be a gentle way to find relief.
Manaus, AmazonasAges 18–75
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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.
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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.