Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Pain clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 90 recruiting pain studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- NCT06434233RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid use after fallopian tube removal surgery
This study looks at how much opioid pain medicine people need after having their fallopian tubes removed through small incisions (laparoscopic or robotic salpingectomy). It aims to see if the usual pain medicine can be reduced to decrease opioid use.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06242821Recruiting
Yoga for back pain in teen scoliosis
This study tests whether yoga can help reduce back pain in teens with scoliosis (curved spine). You would practice yoga at home through online sessions, as an alternative to or alongside physical therapy.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 10–20 - NCT07317271Recruiting
Virtual reality for burn symptoms
This trial tests a virtual reality program to help with symptoms like pain, trouble sleeping, and itching after a burn injury. You can join from home using your own device.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06691269Recruiting
Light therapy for pain-free dental care in kids
This study tests a special light therapy called photobiomodulation to see if it can reduce pain during routine dental care in children. It may offer a safe, non-drug way to help kids feel more comfortable at the dentist.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 6–12 - NCT03434392Recruiting
Testing pain-sensing to predict treatment response in chronic pancreatitis
This study uses a special pain-testing method to better predict how people with chronic pancreatitis-related pain (or similar conditions) will respond to treatment. It may help doctors choose therapies that work better for each person’s type of pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05653778Recruiting
Nerve-stimulation treatment for painful corticobasal syndrome
This trial tests “scrambler therapy,” a type of skin-based nerve stimulation, to reduce ongoing pain from corticobasal syndrome. You may be eligible if your average pain is moderate to severe and you can safely take part in the treatment schedule.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50–89 - NCT05858996RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a pain care guideline for older adults with dementia
This trial tests a clinical guideline to improve how pain is identified and managed. It may help if you or your loved one has dementia and ongoing pain, with a focus on better pain care in nursing homes.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT07228520Recruiting
Pain and strength study for depression and frailty
This trial tests a program to help people with chronic pain, depression, and weakness build strength and coping skills. It may help you if pain limits your daily activities and you feel down or frail.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 50 years+ - NCT05563038Recruiting
Scrambler therapy for pain after stroke
This trial studies whether “scrambler therapy” can reduce ongoing pain in the body areas affected by a past stroke. It may help people who are at least a month past stroke and still have stroke-related pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05260320Recruiting
Testing the best anesthesia plan for teens having jaw surgery
This study looks at whether a standardized anesthesia plan works best for kids and teens having Le Fort jaw surgery at Johns Hopkins. If you qualify, the team may use or adjust anesthesia to improve safety and comfort during surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 14 years+ - NCT06821607Recruiting
Telerehab for chronic low back pain
This study tests if online rehabilitation therapy can help people with ongoing low back pain. You would connect with a specialist from home.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–64 - NCT04814082Recruiting
Compare two knee implant types for walking and function
This study compares two designs of knee replacement implants to see how they affect walking, function, and outcomes after surgery. You may be randomly assigned to one of the implant types used for your specific, approved knee replacement.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT05245695Recruiting
Endometriosis test using deep computer learning during surgery
This trial studies whether a computer (deep neural network) can better identify endometriosis in people with long-lasting pelvic pain using information from surgery. It may help doctors sort who has endometriosis more accurately when surgery is already planned.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 14–50 - NCT03446456RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Vasopressin and pain perception study
This trial tests whether vasopressin, a nasal spray, changes how your brain processes pain. You will receive either the spray or a placebo and have an MRI scan to see brain activity.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–65 - NCT05459402RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Methadone dose testing for opioid use disorder pain relief
This study compares taking methadone as one dose versus split into two doses to see which approach works better for people who have pain. It’s meant for adults already on a steady methadone program and who can follow study visits and procedures.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05008185Recruiting
Nerve interface surgery to reduce hand pain nerve tumors
This trial tests a regenerative nerve device/surgery approach to reduce painful nerve growths (neuromas) after a finger or partial hand amputation. You may qualify if you’re an adult with confirmed, localized neuroma pain and have already tried a 6-week desensitization therapy plan.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07016581Enrolling by invitation
Best length for a spinal cord stimulation test
This study is testing how long a spinal cord stimulation trial should last to best diagnose whether it will help your chronic pain. It compares different trial lengths to see which one gives the most accurate result.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06513208RecruitingPhase 4
Ketorolac for pain after lower back fusion surgery
This trial tests if a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called ketorolac can help reduce pain after lower back fusion surgery. It is for people who are having elective surgery to fuse one or two bones in their lower back.
Towson, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT06671132RecruitingPhase 2
Computer training for pain relief using smell exercises
This trial tests a computer program that uses smell training to help people with chronic low back pain. It aims to reduce pain by retraining brain connections.
Pasadena, MarylandAges 18–85 - NCT05037968Recruiting
Test bone graft materials for multi-level back fusion surgery
This trial compares two bone-graft materials to help bones heal after back fusion surgery using a rod/screw system. It may help people who have ongoing back or leg pain despite at least 3 months of non-surgical treatments.
Columbia, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05110989Recruiting
Registry study of pain relief after freezing intercostal nerves
This study collects real-world information about how well freezing (cryoablation) of the intercostal nerves helps with pain after a procedure. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care for future patients.
Annapolis, MarylandAges 12 years+ - NCT01550575Recruiting
Study of outcomes in people treated with Boston Scientific devices
This study looks back at what happened to patients after treatment (or if they could have used) Boston Scientific medical devices. It may help improve how these devices are used and understand real-world results.
Mount Airy, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07231419RecruitingPhase 3
Study of suzetrigine for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests an experimental pain drug called suzetrigine for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes that causes pain in the feet and legs). It aims to see if the drug can safely reduce pain over time.
Rockville, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT05444361Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound freezing treatment for pain after mastectomy
This trial tests a “freezing” nerve procedure guided by ultrasound to help reduce pain after mastectomy. It aims to lessen postoperative pain by temporarily calming specific nerves involved in chest wall sensation.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain studies listed above.
- Johns Hopkins University · 5 studies
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center · 2 studies
- Johns Hopkins Hospital · 2 studies
- Charles E Smilth Life Community
- Communicare Ellicott City
- communicare Marley Station
- FutureCare
- Global Pain Management LLC
What taking part in a pain study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Looking wider? See all recruiting pain studies in Maryland.
Common questions
- Are there pain clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 90 recruiting pain studies with a site near Baltimore, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a pain study near Baltimore?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a pain trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
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