Clinical trials
Pain Management clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain management clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 349 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06664203Recruiting
Nerve block for arm surgery pain relief
This trial tests a special type of nerve block (called variable volume truncal block) for pain relief during arm, elbow, forearm, hand, or wrist surgery. It may help reduce pain and the need for strong pain medicines.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06695234Recruiting
Mindfulness program for cancer patients' wellbeing
This study tests a new mindfulness program designed to help people with cancer improve quality of life, manage pain, and feel better emotionally and spiritually. You would attend weekly online sessions for 8 weeks.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 18 years+ - NCT07487246RecruitingPhase 2
Pain relief study for abortion dilator placement
This study tests whether combining two medications (lidocaine and ketorolac) given as a shot around the cervix can help with pain when placing small sticks (dilators) to prepare for an abortion procedure. If you are 16–24 weeks pregnant and planning an abortion, this trial may help you feel less discomfort.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07672015RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a new pain drug in surgery patients at risk for opioid dependence
This trial tests a new painkiller called suzetrigine for post-surgery pain. It's designed for people whose medical records suggest they may have a higher chance of needing strong painkillers (opioids) long after surgery. We want to see if suzetrigine works better at preventing that.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06731647RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-inflammatory drugs for pleurodesis in pneumothorax
This trial tests whether using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pleurodesis (a procedure to seal the lung lining) helps people with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). It aims to see if these drugs can improve outcomes.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06745388RecruitingPhase 4
Magnesium for cramping during hysteroscopy or D&C
This study tests whether magnesium can reduce cramping during a hysteroscopy or D&C. If you are having one of these procedures and are not on certain medications, you may qualify.
Royal Oak, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06804434Recruiting
Pain monitor during stomach or liver cancer surgery
This trial tests a device that monitors your pain level during surgery using a special index called the Nociception Level Index. It may help doctors manage your pain better without using too much medicine.
Cluj-Napoca, ClujAges 18 years+ - NCT06839716Recruiting
Comparing a numbing gel with standard pain block after stomach cancer surgery
This study tests a gel made of ropivacaine (a numbing medicine) in a special hydrogel to see if it works as well as the standard pain block injection (TAP block) for controlling pain after minimally invasive stomach cancer surgery. The gel is applied directly near the surgical wound.
SeoulAges 20 years+ - NCT06899841RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dexmedetomidine in a nerve block for kidney stone surgery
This study tests whether adding a medicine called dexmedetomidine to a nerve block (an injection near the spine) can improve pain relief after kidney stone surgery. It is for people who are generally healthy and scheduled for a kidney stone procedure.
Asyut, Assiut GovernorateAges 18–70 - NCT06913920Recruiting
Comparing therapies for hand swelling and pain after wrist fracture surgery
This trial tests whether using mechanical devices (like compression or massage) reduces swelling and pain better than standard care after wrist fracture surgery. It may help you recover hand function more comfortably.
CairoAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06966869Recruiting
Fentanyl patch absorption in ICU patients
This study looks at how well fentanyl patches work in ICU patients who are not stable. It aims to understand if the patch is absorbed properly in these patients.
Tel Aviv, IsraelAges 18–70 - NCT06977321Recruiting
Taping vs mud therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
This study tests whether taping therapy (kinesiotaping) or a mud pack treatment (peloidotherapy) can help reduce pain and improve function for people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. It may be an option if you want non-surgical, drug-free relief.
KonyaAges 1.5 years–5.4 years - NCT06995534Recruiting
Splint or Exercise for De Quervain's Wrist Pain
This trial compares wearing a splint versus doing specific exercises to treat De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a condition that causes wrist pain and swelling. It may help if you have new or worsening wrist pain without other injuries or diseases.
KonyaAges 18–65 - NCT07070050RecruitingPhase 4
NSAIDs after laparoscopic surgery: continuous or bolus?
This study compares giving NSAID pain relievers continuously through an IV versus as single doses (bolus) after laparoscopic surgery to find which method provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
Moscow, Moscow OblastAges 18 years+ - NCT07072286Recruiting
Regional anesthesia for pelvic fracture pain relief
This study tests whether regional anesthesia techniques, which numb the area around your pelvic fracture, can better manage your pain while you wait for surgery. It aims to see if these methods improve pain relief and reduce the need for other pain medicines.
TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT07092566RecruitingPhase 3
Pain relief after robotic kidney surgery: R.E.C.K. vs Exparel
This trial tests two different pain-relief medicines (R.E.C.K. and Exparel) given during robotic kidney surgery. It aims to find which works better to control pain after the operation.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07095556Recruiting
Laser therapy to help gums heal after tooth extraction
This trial tests whether a special laser treatment can help your gums heal better after a tooth is removed and the socket is prepared for a future dental implant. If you're having a tooth pulled and bone preservation, this laser might speed up healing and reduce pain.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07113483RecruitingPhase 3
Remimazolam vs. Midazolam for sedation in older adults having orthopedic surgery
This trial compares two sedatives, remimazolam and midazolam, to see which one leads to better recovery of thinking skills after orthopedic surgery. It is for people aged 65 and older who are having surgery on a bone or joint while awake but relaxed.
BucharestAges 65 years+ - NCT07123740Recruiting
Pain relief after liver donor surgery: two methods compared
This study compares two ways to control pain after surgery for living liver donors. It tests if one method works better than the other, which could help you recover more comfortably.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07147062Recruiting
Pain relief after hernia surgery in children
This trial compares two types of pain blocks (rectus sheath block or caudal epidural block) used in children having a specific hernia surgery. It aims to see which block works better for controlling pain after the procedure.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 1–8 - NCT07151443Recruiting
Comparing two ways to numb the arm for hand surgery in people with obesity
This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for forearm or hand surgery in people who are obese. One method places the numbing medicine near the collarbone from the front, and the other from behind the collarbone. The goal is to see which way works better.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07172984Recruiting
Can breathing exercises help during joint injections?
This study tests whether paying attention to your breathing during an ultrasound-guided joint injection helps you feel more comfortable. It could make the procedure easier for you.
ChambéryAges 18 years+ - NCT07176494Recruiting
Revision of Deep Brain Stimulator in Parkinson's Disease
This study is for people with Parkinson's disease who need to have their deep brain stimulator (a device that sends electrical pulses to control movement) replaced or adjusted. The researchers want to learn the best way to do this procedure safely.
Ankara, Yenimahalle\AnkaraAges 40–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain management?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 349 recruiting pain management 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 management 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 management 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.