Clinical trials · Houston, TX
Pain clinical trials in Houston
We’re tracking 60 recruiting pain studies with a site in or near Houston — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Houston
- NCT06162403Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for chemo-related leg pain
This study tests whether a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to nerves in your leg can relieve pain caused by chemotherapy. If you have ongoing nerve pain in your legs from past chemo, this treatment might offer a new way to manage it.
Houston, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT07579182RecruitingPhase 1
How Exercise and Hormones Affect Pain in Women
This study looks at how exercise affects pain and hormone levels in women. Researchers will ask you about your activity level, do some physical tests, and measure how your body responds to exercise over several visits.
Houston, TexasAges 18–60 - NCT06287515RecruitingPhase 1
Radiation to the pituitary gland for cancer pain
This study tests a focused radiation treatment on a small gland in the brain to see if it can relieve cancer-related pain that hasn't been controlled by standard treatments like painkillers or other therapies. It may help patients whose pain limits their daily life.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06004882Recruiting
Nerve stimulation vs. steroid injection for chronic knee pain
This study compares two treatments for long-term knee pain: a nerve stimulation device placed near the knee versus a steroid shot into the joint. The goal is to see which works better for pain relief.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07006675RecruitingPhase 3
NSAIDs for Tibia Fracture Pain and Healing Study
This study tests whether NSAID pain relievers (like ibuprofen) affect bone healing after a broken tibia and if they can help reduce the need for stronger painkillers. If you qualify, you could help doctors learn the safest way to manage pain after this common injury.
Houston, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT07353931RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for knee osteoarthritis pain in people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests an investigational drug called eloralintide to see if it can reduce knee pain in people with osteoarthritis who also have overweight or obesity. You may be able to join if you have knee osteoarthritis, a BMI of 27 or higher, and have tried to lose weight with diet before.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06587607Recruiting
VR mindfulness training for veterans with spinal cord injury
This study tests whether mindfulness training with virtual reality can help veterans with spinal cord injury manage chronic pain. It is done from home using a VR headset and group video calls.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06884865RecruitingPhase 2
Study of an experimental knee injection for osteoarthritis pain
This study tests a new investigational medicine injected into the knee to see if it is safe and tolerable for people with painful knee osteoarthritis. It may help reduce pain and improve knee function.
Houston, TexasAges 45–80 - 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.
Houston, TexasAges 22–80 - NCT05968664Recruiting
Test whether new spinal cord stimulation settings improve chronic pain
This trial studies whether changing the “stimulation pattern” of spinal cord stimulation can reduce long-lasting pain and improve daily function. You might be a good candidate if you have chronic trunk or leg pain and have already tried multiple pain treatments without enough relief.
Houston, TexasAges 22 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06994442RecruitingPhase 3
Best pain relief for children on a breathing tube
This study tests adding extra pain medicines (acetaminophen or an NSAID) to usual opioid pain treatment for children on a breathing machine. The goal is to find the safest and most effective way to manage pain.
Houston, TexasAges 2 months–17 years - NCT06574152Recruiting
Light therapy for pain relief after dental root surgery
This trial tests whether a special light treatment, called photobiomodulation, can help reduce pain and speed up healing after a specific type of dental surgery on the root of a tooth. The surgery involves a small cut in the gum, and the light may help the gum recover faster.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07197645RecruitingPhase 1
Samarium for pain from bone cancer
This trial tests a new radioactive drug (samarium) given once to reduce severe bone pain from cancer that has spread to the bones. It is for people whose pain is not controlled by current treatments and who cannot have standard radiation.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07179016Recruiting
Acupressure for chronic pain in rural areas
This trial tests if a self-managed acupressure program can help people living in rural areas manage long-term muscle or joint pain, like neck, back, or knee pain. You would learn to press small seeds on your ear to ease pain.
Houston, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06819033RecruitingPhase 4
Light therapy for canker sores in children
This study tests whether a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) can help reduce pain from canker sores (aphthous ulcers) in children. It may be a good option for kids who get painful mouth sores during dental visits.
Houston, TexasAges 5–17 - NCT06848348RecruitingPhase 2
Halneuron for chemotherapy-induced nerve pain
This trial tests whether the drug Halneuron can safely reduce nerve pain caused by common chemotherapy drugs (platinum and taxane). It is for people whose nerve pain started after chemotherapy and whose cancer is not currently getting worse.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06536504Recruiting
Music before brain surgery for stress and pain
This study looks at whether listening to live or recorded music before brain or spine surgery can help reduce stress, improve mood, and lessen pain. You may be able to join if you are scheduled for neurosurgery and can hear and speak English.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06454669RecruitingPhase 2
Dronabinol added to opioids for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether adding dronabinol (a prescription medication derived from cannabis) to your current opioid pain treatment can help reduce chronic low back pain more effectively. It is for people who have had persistent low back pain for at least 3 months and are already on a stable opioid regimen.
Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT06827262Recruiting
A procedure for vertebrogenic back pain relief
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure that uses a special device to target and treat nerve-related back pain coming from the vertebrae (the bones in your spine). It may offer lasting relief without more major surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06574269RecruitingPhase 2
Study on TLC590 for pain after surgery
This trial tests a new pain medicine, TLC590, for people having one of several common surgeries, like bunion removal, hernia repair, breast augmentation, knee replacement, or tummy tuck. The goal is to see if it helps manage pain after the procedure.
Houston, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06602271RecruitingPhase 3
Study of PF614 for Pain After Tummy Tuck Surgery
This study tests a new painkiller called PF614 for pain after tummy tuck surgery. It compares the study drug to a placebo (a pill with no medicine) to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Houston, TexasAges 18–75 - NCT07222943Recruiting
Guided Imagery App for Kids with Stomach Pain
This study tests a mobile app that uses guided imagery (a relaxation technique using your imagination) to help children ages 7–12 with stomach pain disorders. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for managing pain.
Houston, TexasAges 7–12 - NCT07405645Recruiting
Focused Ultrasound for Cancer Pain in the Head or Neck
This trial tests a non-invasive focused ultrasound treatment aimed at a specific brain area to reduce severe cancer-related pain in the head, neck, or upper chest. It may help if your pain hasn't responded to standard medications.
Houston, TexasAges 18–85
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Where these studies are running near Houston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain studies listed above.
- Baylor College of Medicine · 4 studies
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · 4 studies
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · 4 studies
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center · 2 studies
- Accurate Clinical Research
- All-American Orthopedic & Sports
- Care Access
- Central Recruiting Site
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.
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Common questions
- Are there pain clinical trials near Houston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 60 recruiting pain studies with a site near Houston, 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 Houston?
- 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 Houston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Houston, 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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