Clinical trials
Pain Management clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain management clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 339 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07240961Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after hip replacement
This study tests whether a nerve block injection in the back (called an erector spinae plane block) can provide better pain relief after a first-time hip replacement. It may help reduce the need for strong painkillers.
ManoubaAges 18–85 - NCT07067580Recruiting
Breathing exercises after transplant: pain and recovery
This trial tests if simple breathing exercises can reduce pain and improve recovery after an organ transplant. If you are between 18 and 65, had your first transplant, and are willing to try gentle breathing techniques, you may be able to join.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06351046Recruiting
Preventing chronic pain from getting worse
This trial tests a virtual reality program to see if it can help prevent long-term pain from becoming more severe. You may be eligible if you have had pain for at least 3 months and rate your average pain as moderate or higher.
Copenhagen, København Ø.Ages 18 years+ - NCT07128030Recruiting
Moderate exercise for pain in breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether moderate exercise (like brisk walking) can help reduce pain and sensitivity in breast cancer survivors. It's designed for women who have finished their main treatments and still have discomfort in their arm or shoulder on the side where they had surgery.
MadridAges Any age - NCT06140355Recruiting
Qigong for pain in spinal cord injury
This study tests whether a remote Qigong program can help reduce pain intensity in people with spinal cord injury and health disparities. You would practice gentle movements and breathing exercises from home using a computer or smartphone.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06765278Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery pain relief
This trial compares three different types of nerve blocks to manage pain after shoulder arthroscopy. The goal is to find which block works best for reducing pain and improving recovery.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT07676110Recruiting
Music and nature visuals for emotional well-being
This study tests if listening to enhanced music and watching natural visuals can improve your emotional health. You'll use your own headphones and a smartphone or tablet to take part.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 13 years+ - NCT07375914Recruiting
New approach for managing acute low back pain in the ER
This trial tests a comprehensive program that looks at your physical, mental, and social needs to treat sudden low back pain in the emergency room. It may help you get better care and avoid long-term pain.
ParisAges 18–55 - NCT05985772Recruiting
Surgery vs no surgery for a type of knee tear
This trial compares surgery with non-surgical treatment for a specific tear in the knee's meniscus, the posterior-medial root tear. It aims to find out which approach works better and helps you decide with your doctor.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06559215RecruitingPhase 2
Pain management with Exparel after knee surgery in teens
This trial is testing a long-acting numbing medicine called Exparel to see how well it controls pain after a specific knee surgery (MPFL reconstruction) in teens and young adults. It may help reduce the need for strong painkillers after the operation.
Frisco, TexasAges 13–21 - NCT07486505Recruiting
Mindfulness for pain after arm or leg fracture surgery
This study tests whether brief mindfulness sessions before and after surgery help people manage pain and anxiety while recovering from a broken arm or leg, and may reduce the need for strong painkillers (opioids). It aims to see if this approach is practical and helpful for patients.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07302048Recruiting
Mobile pain management support for kids with intellectual disabilities
This study tests a mobile program that helps manage pain in children and young adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, or multiple disabilities. It aims to see if the program improves pain relief and works well with their care team.
BrestAges Up to 24 years - NCT07680998Recruiting
Pain monitor device for recovery after day surgery
This trial tests a device that monitors pain and recovery after outpatient surgery. It may help manage pain more safely and improve your comfort after you go home.
Nîmes, GardAges 18 years+ - NCT07859397Recruiting
Pain relief options for knee ligament surgery
This study compares two nerve-block approaches to see which provides better pain relief after knee ligament reconstruction surgery. If you are having this surgery, joining could help manage your pain more effectively.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07872670Recruiting
Virtual reality to help recovery after hip or knee replacement
This study uses virtual reality (a computer-generated 3D environment you wear a headset for) alongside your usual care to help with recovery after hip or knee replacement surgery. It may help reduce pain or improve how well you move after surgery.
Inverness, HighlandsAges 18 years+ - NCT07843784Enrolling by invitation
Chatbot pain management for knee osteoarthritis
This trial tests a chatbot program to help people manage knee osteoarthritis pain. You’d use your smartphone to get support and exercises at home, which might help reduce pain and improve daily life.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07771829Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after hip replacement
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to see which better controls pain after hip replacement surgery and may reduce the need for pain medications. It helps determine the most effective pain management approach for recovery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT07765095Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after hip socket surgery
This study tests a numbing injection around the hip socket to see if it reduces pain after surgery to fix a broken hip socket. It may help you feel better and need less pain medicine after your operation.
San JuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07756554Recruiting
Care at the nursing home instead of hospital
This trial tests whether treating nursing home residents at their nursing home, instead of sending them to the hospital, is a good alternative. It aims to see if this approach can improve care and avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07739303Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given before shoulder surgery to see which one provides better pain relief while keeping your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) working well.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07716540Recruiting
Pain relief injection for hip fracture surgery
This study tests whether a special numbing injection (deep iliacus plane block) can better control pain after hip fracture surgery. If you're having hip surgery under spinal anesthesia, researchers want to see if this extra block helps you recover with less pain.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07695987Recruiting
Nerve block for pain relief after back surgery
This trial tests a nerve block called Quadro-Iliac Plane Block to reduce pain after a single-level lumbar microdiscectomy (back surgery). The block is given before surgery and may help you need less pain medicine and recover more comfortably.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain management?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 339 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.
Related conditions
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.