Clinical trials · Salt Lake City, UT
Pain clinical trials in Salt Lake City
We’re tracking 37 recruiting pain studies with a site in or near Salt Lake City — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Salt Lake City
- NCT07209280Enrolling by invitation
New screw system for pelvic fracture repair
This trial tests a newer type of screw to fix certain pelvic fractures. It aims to see if it works better than the standard screw for helping bones heal and for you to get back on your feet.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–80 - 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.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–80 - NCT06223503Recruiting
Pain support service study for veterans after surgery
This study tests a telehealth pain support program for veterans having orthopedic surgery. It aims to help manage pain after surgery and reduce the need for long-term opioid use.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT04278404Recruiting
Drug safety study for children already on certain medicines
This study measures how certain medicines move through the body and checks their safety in children. It may help doctors better understand dosing and side effects in kids who are already receiving these treatments, or in some kids who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges birth–20 years - NCT05607381Recruiting
Meditation program study for opioid-treated chronic low back pain
This trial studies how meditation may change brain activity and help people with long-lasting low back pain who are already taking prescription opioids. The goal is to understand the “neural” (brain) effects of meditation to improve pain treatment.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - 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.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT05437575RecruitingPhase 3
Testing pain medicine given before arrival to a trauma center
This study tests whether giving pain medicine soon after an injury (before you reach the trauma center) improves comfort and care. You might be eligible if you’re transported to a participating trauma center and meet specific shock and pain levels.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06980948RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy study for nerve pain from small fiber neuropathy
This trial tests a new gene therapy called ST-503 for people with long-lasting nerve pain from small fiber neuropathy that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The study will check if the treatment is safe and tolerable.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT04142177Recruiting
Test which pain treatments work best for chronic low back pain
This study compares how well different pain treatments reduce low back pain and improve daily life. You may be asked to start or continue care through the VA and attend in-person sessions while completing pain and activity questionnaires.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07632274RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a pain reliever liquid for children ages 6–11
This study tests a new liquid medicine that combines ibuprofen and acetaminophen (two common over-the-counter pain relievers) in children aged 6 to 11. Researchers want to see how well the medicine works and how safe it is for mild to moderate pain, such as headaches, toothaches, or pain after dental work or vaccines.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 6–11 - 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.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06614322RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Pain Sensitivity and Pain Relief for Nerve Pain in Feet
This study looks at how people with long-term nerve pain in their feet respond to pain relief. It aims to match the right treatment to each person based on their pain sensitivity.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–80 - NCT06992427RecruitingPhase 3
Gabapentin to prevent opioid use for mouth pain during cancer treatment
This trial tests if taking gabapentin during chemoradiation for head and neck cancer can reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. It may help manage mouth pain caused by treatment.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 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.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 2 months–17 years - NCT06864884RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of ARC-001 for wisdom teeth removal
This trial tests a new medicine called ARC-001 in people who are scheduled to have their wisdom teeth taken out. The goal is to see if it's safe and how it affects pain and healing.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–55 - NCT07222462Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation for chronic low back pain
This study tests if radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that uses heat to block pain signals from the facet joints in your spine, can help people with long-term low back pain that hasn't improved with other treatments like physical therapy.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - 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.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07224945Recruiting
Emergency room physical therapy for low back pain
This study tests whether physical therapy in the emergency room can help people with new or recent low back pain. If you have back pain that started in the last month, you may be able to join.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07282392Recruiting
Emotional awareness therapy for lupus and fibromyalgia pain
This study tests if a therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help people with lupus and fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain feel better by addressing emotional factors that may worsen their pain. You would attend sessions to learn how to understand and express your emotions in healthy ways.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - 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.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–64 - 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.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–75 - 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.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT07226258RecruitingPhase 3
Testing SL1002 for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis
This trial tests a study drug called SL1002 to see if it reduces knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may be an option for people with chronic knee pain who haven't found enough relief from current treatments.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 40 years+ - NCT07378865RecruitingPhase 1
How suzetrigine passes into breast milk
This study looks at how much of the study drug, suzetrigine, gets into breast milk. It helps us understand if it's safe for breastfeeding mothers and their infants.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Salt Lake City
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain studies listed above.
- University of Utah · 8 studies
- University of Utah Orthopaedic Center · 3 studies
- CenExel JBR Clinical Research · 2 studies
- University of Utah Orthopedics · 2 studies
- VA Salt Lake City Health Care System · 2 studies
- CenExel
- Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development
- 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 Salt Lake City?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 37 recruiting pain studies with a site near Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City?
- 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 Salt Lake City to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Salt Lake City, 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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