Clinical trials
Pain (Visceral, Somatic, or Neuropathic) clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain (visceral, somatic, or neuropathic) clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 251 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06361108RecruitingPhase 1
Spray study for diabetic nerve pain in feet
This study tests a new spray medication (YJ001) applied to the feet to see if it is safe and helps reduce pain in people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. You may qualify if you have diabetes, stable blood sugar, and moderate to severe nerve pain in your feet.
Fredericksburg, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT06023706RecruitingPhase 3
Capsaicin patch for tailbone pain
This trial tests a capsaicin 8% patch — a pain-relieving skin patch — to see if it can reduce tailbone pain that has lasted more than 3 months. You may be eligible if you have tried other treatments without success and have nerve-related pain symptoms.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT04933149Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Ketamine infusion for nerve pain after shoulder nerve injuries
This trial tests whether a ketamine infusion can reduce nerve-related pain after traumatic brachial plexus (shoulder/arm nerve) injuries. It specifically targets people with pain caused by nerve damage who are scheduled for surgery to repair the nerve.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04867187Recruiting
Brain stimulation plus mirror therapy for nerve pain
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation treatment (repeated TMS) combined with mirror therapy can reduce nerve pain. It may help people whose nerve pain has lasted for months and hasn’t improved enough with usual medicines.
BronAges 18–85 - NCT03952299RecruitingPhase 3
Oxybutynin patch after bladder surgery for children’s urgency pain
This study tests whether an oxybutynin skin patch after bladder surgery can reduce bladder pain and urgent, frequent urination in children. It compares symptoms after surgery to see if the patch helps more than the control plan.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 4–8 - NCT07791355Recruiting
Testing pain reprocessing therapy for chronic pain
This study tests a psychological treatment called Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for people with chronic primary pain like fibromyalgia or back pain. It aims to see if this treatment is feasible and helpful in a specialist pain clinic.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07568015Recruiting
Nerve-targeted treatment for lateral hip pain
This study tests an experimental treatment that targets nerves around the hip to relieve pain on the outside of the hip. It may help people who have tried other treatments without enough relief.
Sun City, ArizonaAges 22–80 - NCT06696300Recruiting
Breathing muscle training for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe can help reduce chronic low back pain. You will practice specific breathing exercises and see if they improve your pain and function.
Kırşehir, CenterAges 18–65 - NCT06832852Recruiting
Comparing cost-effective care for muscle and joint pain
This study compares different models of care to find the most cost-effective way to treat common muscle and joint problems (like back, neck, knee, or shoulder pain). It looks at which approach works best for patients with persistent pain to guide future treatment decisions.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT04636879Recruiting
Testing dry needling for neck pain expectations
This study looks at how people’s expectations and experiences relate to treatment with dry needling for neck pain. It may help researchers understand who benefits most from this therapy for upper trapezius muscle pain.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–65 - NCT07536672Enrolling by invitation
Understanding Pain and Sexual Health in Chronic Pain
This study helps develop a questionnaire (survey) that measures how chronic pain affects sexual health and relationships. If you have long-term pain and a stable relationship, your feedback could help doctors better understand and support patients like you.
Kütahya, KütahyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07114913Recruiting
Carpal tunnel symptom location and pain study
This study looks at where carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms show up and how your body processes pain. By understanding this, doctors hope to find better ways to treat it.
Istanbul, UsküdarAges 18–65 - NCT06466330Recruiting
Knee embolization for post-replacement pain
This trial tests a non-surgical treatment called microparticle geniculate artery embolization for people with persistent knee pain after a total knee replacement. It aims to reduce pain by blocking tiny blood vessels that may be causing inflammation.
CréteilAges 40–80 - NCT06994559Recruiting
Music with ketamine for chronic pain
This study tests if listening to music during ketamine infusions helps reduce chronic pain better than ketamine alone. It is for people already getting ketamine infusions for non-cancer pain.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06969456Recruiting
Exercise and nerve stimulation for chronic back pain
This study looks at whether combining exercise with a type of nerve stimulation (called neuromodulation) can help people with long-term spinal pain that has nerve involvement. It may be an option if you have had pain for at least 6 months and it is severe.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–70 - NCT06655844Recruiting
Sana Device for chronic pain from Lyme disease
This study tests the Sana device—a special light and sound tool—to see if it can help reduce chronic nerve pain in people with Post-Treatment Lyme Disease Syndrome. You may be able to join if you have ongoing nerve pain after Lyme treatment and meet a few basic health and medication rules.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05034835Recruiting
Compression garments for arm nerve pain in CRPS
This study tests whether wearing a special compression sleeve or garment can reduce pain in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) affecting the arm. It’s looking at pain changes while making sure it’s safe for your skin and blood flow.
Ploemeur, Brittany RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT05700279Recruiting
PTSD treatment to help prevent future chronic pain
This study tests whether treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) right when you come to the emergency room for new, acute pain can lower the chance you develop long-term (chronic) pain. It may help people whose pain and trauma symptoms start around the same time.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–70 - NCT05052541RecruitingPhase 3
Oral cannabis for long-term spine pain
This trial studies whether taking cannabis by mouth can safely reduce chronic spine pain and improve daily comfort. You may be eligible if you have long-lasting spine pain and can follow study rules about stopping or limiting other cannabis and certain other treatments.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 21–84 - NCT07777172Recruiting
Pain relief injections for gallbladder surgery
This trial tests two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) around the ribs and abdomen to see if they reduce pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. It may help you have better pain control and a smoother recovery.
Ankara, Yenimahalle\AnkaraAges 18–75 - NCT05780450Recruiting
Brain stimulation for long covid headaches and pain
This trial tests a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique (transcranial direct current stimulation, or tDCS) to see if it can reduce persistent headaches and chronic pain in people with long covid. If you have ongoing pain after a confirmed covid infection, this could offer a new way to find relief.
Paiporta, ValenciaAges 16 years+ - NCT04189965Recruiting
Study of long-term memory of pain in healthy adults
This study looks at how people remember pain over time. It enrolls healthy adults so researchers can better understand the long-term effects of painful experiences.
BronAges 18–50 - NCT05757609Recruiting
Brain stimulation therapy for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can improve physiotherapy results for people with long-lasting low back pain. You may be asked to do questionnaires and follow a treatment plan, and some people may be able to reduce pain or improve function.
GenevaAges 18–65 - NCT07855367Recruiting
Knee pain relief study for osteoarthritis patients
This study compares two procedures that use extreme cold or heat to target the nerves around the knee, with the goal of reducing pain from knee osteoarthritis. It is specifically for people with advanced knee osteoarthritis who also have bladder cancer.
CairoAges 40 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain (visceral, somatic, or neuropathic)?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 251 recruiting pain (visceral, somatic, or neuropathic) 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 (visceral, somatic, or neuropathic) 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 (visceral, somatic, or neuropathic) 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.