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
- NCT06639022Recruiting
Pain relief after cervical spine surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after neck surgery. It looks for patients scheduled for a specific neck procedure called anterior cervical discectomy.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT07629323Enrolling by invitation
Spinal Pain Relief During Hiatal Hernia Surgery
This trial tests whether injecting pain medication directly into the spinal fluid during a minimally invasive stomach surgery (called fundoplication) helps reduce pain after the operation. Fundoplication is used to treat severe acid reflux.
Karlstad, Värmland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07606638Enrolling by invitation
Pain Relief Options for Oral Cancer Patients
This study compares two different pain management approaches for people with oral cancer: opioid medication versus a combination of pregabalin (a nerve pain reliever) and naproxen sodium (an anti-inflammatory painkiller). The goal is to see which approach works better and is safer for controlling cancer-related pain.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07603323Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods for Meniscus Knee Surgery
This study compares two different numbing techniques (ACB and ACB combined with BiFeS) to see which one better controls pain after meniscus surgery. The meniscus is cartilage in your knee that can tear and cause pain.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06067958RecruitingPhase 3
Nose spray medicine for pain during eye exams in preemies
This study tests a nose spray medicine (dexmedetomidine) to help reduce pain and discomfort in premature babies who need eye exams for retinopathy of prematurity (a condition that can affect vision). The goal is to see if the spray works better than the usual care for calming babies during the exam.
Be’er Ya‘aqov, CenterAges 4 weeks+ - NCT07561827RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve Block for Pain After Spine Surgery in Teens
This trial tests whether a numbing injection around the spine muscles (erector spinae plane block) reduces pain and the need for strong pain medications after back surgery for scoliosis in teenagers. The goal is to help young patients recover more comfortably.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - 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 - NCT07532590Recruiting
Pancreas Plus: smartphone app for pancreatic cancer monitoring
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with pancreatic cancer track their health and receive educational information about their condition. The app asks simple questions regularly and provides supportive content to help you stay informed and connected to your care team.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT06426706Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Pain After VATS Lung Surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (TPVB and SPSIPB) to see which is better at controlling pain after keyhole lung surgery. If you are having VATS, the trial may help you have less pain and recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07524673Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for chest surgery pain
This study tests two different numbing techniques (nerve blocks) to see which one works better for pain relief after minimally invasive chest surgery. Both methods inject medicine near nerves to reduce post-surgery pain.
Sivas, MerkezAges 18 years+ - NCT07524049Recruiting
Giving Children a Voice in Pediatric Anesthesia
This study listens to what children, their families, and doctors think about anesthesia care (the medication that puts you to sleep during surgery). Researchers want to understand how to make the experience better and less scary for kids having procedures.
Aarau, Canton of AargauAges 6 years+ - NCT07504120Recruiting
Home Pilates for people with multiple sclerosis
This study tests whether doing Pilates exercises from home, through online video sessions, can improve physical and mental well-being in people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis. If you are fairly mobile and not very active, this could be a gentle way to increase exercise and feel better.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07495761Recruiting
Central sensitization signs in adults with autism
This study looks at whether adults with autism (without intellectual disability) experience central sensitization, a condition where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to stimuli. It aims to understand how common this is and why it matters for treatment.
Grenoble, IsereAges 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+ - NCT07480278Recruiting
Pain relief after back surgery: two injections compared
This trial tests two different injection methods to see which one provides better pain relief after lower back surgery. If you are having a microdiscectomy, this study may help determine the best way to manage your post-operative pain.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–65 - NCT06488183Recruiting
Pain relief study for laparoscopic weight loss surgery
This study compares two ways to manage pain after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: one method involves numbing medicine placed near the surgery site, and the other uses an ultrasound-guided injection near the back. It aims to find which option works better for recovery in people with moderate to severe obesity.
AlexandriaAges 20–50 - NCT07445854Recruiting
Sensory mapping after nerve blocks for gallbladder surgery
This trial measures how different regional anesthesia techniques affect sensation on the skin. It may help doctors understand how to better manage pain after gallbladder surgery.
Samsun, IlkadımAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT07442188Recruiting
Comparing two numbing blocks for hernia surgery pain
This trial compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given before hernia surgery to see which one works better for pain after the operation. The blocks target muscles around the belly area to help you feel less pain and recover more comfortably.
Ankara, Yenimahalle\AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07432074Enrolling by invitation
Acupressure and massage after cesarean section
This study tests whether acupressure (gentle pressure on specific points) or massage can help women recover after a planned cesarean. It aims to reduce pain and improve comfort without using extra medicine.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07423650RecruitingPhase 4
Continuous Nefopam infusion after pancreas surgery
This trial tests if giving a steady dose of a painkiller called nefopam through an IV can help manage pain after a Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy). It aims to see if this approach reduces the need for other pain medications and improves recovery.
Cluj-Napoca, ClujAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT07394816Recruiting
Can ultrasound-guided pain blocks reduce lung complications after abdominal surgery?
This study tests whether using ultrasound-guided pain blocks (fascial plane blocks) during major abdominal surgery can reduce lung complications after surgery, especially in older adults. It may offer better pain control and faster recovery.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 65 years+
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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.