Clinical trials
Pain Management clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain management clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 338 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07063147Recruiting
Heart ultrasound for stable chest pain management
This study uses a heart ultrasound (TTE) to help doctors better manage stable chest pain. If you have chest pain that may be from a blocked artery but haven't had a heart attack or heart procedures before, this trial could help improve your care.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT06999772Recruiting
Combining brain stimulation with physiotherapy for chronic back pain
This study tests if adding a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to physiotherapy can help veterans with chronic low back pain. It aims to improve pain and function by targeting both the brain and the body.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06308029Recruiting
E-health pain self-management for breast cancer survivors
This trial tests an online program to help people manage lasting pain after breast cancer treatment. It's designed for those whose pain still gets in the way of daily life, even after finishing primary treatment.
AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT07717151Recruiting
Preventing long-term pain after surgery for chronic opioid users
This trial tests a method to prevent chronic pain after surgery in people who already take opioids regularly. It may help reduce long-term pain and improve recovery.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07310953Recruiting
Using new pain scales to guide rescue pain medicine after surgery
This trial tests if a simple pain scale (the NVS and PFAS) can help doctors better decide when to give extra pain medicine after surgery. It may help control pain more quickly and effectively after a procedure called VATS.
VigoAges 18 years+ - NCT07309731Recruiting
Hot vs. cold radiofrequency for chronic low back pain from facet joints
This trial compares two types of radiofrequency treatment (cooled vs. thermal) to see which works better for chronic pain coming from the small joints in your lower back. It is for people who have had back pain for at least 3 months and haven't gotten enough relief from usual treatments like pain medicine or physical therapy.
Zagazig, ElsharqyaAges 30–70 - NCT06149819Recruiting
Chest pain nurse track for emergency care
This trial is testing a nurse-led care pathway for people who come to the emergency room with chest pain that is not caused by an injury. The goal is to see if this approach can improve care and speed up the process.
Grenoble, GrenobleAges 18 years+ - NCT05217160RecruitingPhase 4
KeraStat gel with morphine for non-healing painful open wounds
This study tests whether KeraStat® gel that delivers morphine through the skin can reduce pain and help manage non-healing ulcers or open wounds. You may be eligible if your wound fits specific size and depth limits and you can track pain every day.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07485803RecruitingPhase 4
Methadone for pain after knee replacement
This study tests whether methadone, a type of pain medicine, helps control pain better after knee replacement surgery. It is for people who have not used narcotics recently and are otherwise healthy.
Denver, ColoradoAges 21–75 - NCT06845215Recruiting
Pain block comparison for abdominoplasty recovery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (TAP and ESP) to see which provides better pain relief after tummy tuck surgery. Both are injections near the abdominal muscles that numb the area, and you'll also have a patient-controlled pain pump.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges Any age - NCT07762170RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injections for back and pelvic pain
This study is testing how well and how safely steroid injections work for different types of back pain. If you join, you'll receive the injection as part of your care and fill out surveys about your pain and ability to do daily activities before and after.
Thornhill, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07002944Recruiting
Testing nerve treatment for shoulder pain after mastectomy
This study compares two types of pulsed radiofrequency (a minimally invasive treatment using radio waves) to see which better relieves shoulder pain in women who have had a mastectomy. It's for women who still have pain despite taking a high dose of tramadol.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06729151Recruiting
Botox vs. standard care for bladder pain and sexual health
This study compares the effect of Botox injections into the bladder versus standard care (without injections) on sexual function in women with bladder pain syndrome. It aims to see if Botox can improve both pain and sexual health.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–99 - NCT07295457Recruiting
Exercise to prevent pain from hormone therapy in breast cancer
This trial tests whether starting a gentle exercise program early can help prevent or reduce joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer medicine). It is for women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who are not yet experiencing severe pain from their treatment.
LyonAges 18–75 - NCT06366269Recruiting
Acupuncture first for bladder pain syndrome
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve pain and pressure from bladder pain syndrome (also called interstitial cystitis). Researchers want to see if using acupuncture early can improve symptoms better than usual care.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–89 - NCT02463266Recruiting
PACE/PACENET program outcomes study for people 65+
This study looks at how well the PACE/PACENET care program works for older adults over time. If you join, you’ll provide consent for a check-in about your outcomes about 3 months after the acute (most intense) phase of care ends, with follow-up around 6 months.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 65 years+ - NCT03836248Recruiting
Osteopathic care added to standard treatment for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether adding osteopathic treatment to usual medical care can improve chronic low back pain. It focuses on people whose back pain has no clear structural cause and has lasted more than 3 months.
ToulouseAges 18–64 - NCT07836439Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two manual therapies for low back pain relief
This study compares two hands-on treatments, the Graston Technique and diacutaneous fibrolysis, to see which works better for reducing low back pain, improving function, and enhancing quality of life. If you have non-specific low back pain (pain without a clear cause), this trial may help you find a new way to manage your symptoms.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT06602349Recruiting
Lidocaine injection for chronic anal/perineal pain
This trial tests whether injecting a numbing medicine (lidocaine) into the painful area helps people with chronic, unexplained pain in the anal or perineal region. It is for patients who have not gotten relief from standard treatments and whose MRI shows no other cause.
Paris, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07639944Recruiting
REN Device Study for Jaw Pain and Headaches
This study tests whether a treatment called REN can help reduce headaches and jaw pain caused by temporomandibular disorders (TMD). You would use the REN device at home on your smartphone or tablet over several months.
Newark, DelawareAges 12 years+ - NCT07510269Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain control during mastectomy
This study tests two different numbing shots for the chest wall to see which one provides better pain relief during and after mastectomy surgery.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–75 - NCT07504705Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for pain after gallbladder surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (intertransverse process block and erector spinae plane block) to see which provides better pain relief after gallbladder removal surgery using small incisions (laparoscopic cholecystectomy).
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07373808Recruiting
Nerve stimulation and exercise for sciatica leg pain
This study tests whether combining a mild electrical stimulation of the sciatic nerve with specific exercises can reduce leg pain from sciatica. It is for people whose nerve-related leg pain has lasted over 6 months and is at least a 3 out of 10 in intensity.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–70 - NCT07377357Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for chronic back-related leg pain
This trial tests if a single session of electrical stimulation to the sciatic nerve can quickly reduce leg pain related to low back problems. It may help if you have had chronic sciatica (leg pain from your back) for more than 6 months and your pain has recently been interfering with daily life.
Madrid, MadridAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain management?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 338 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.