Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Pain clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 66 recruiting pain studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT06573996Recruiting
Testing a mouth TENS device for braces pain
This trial tests if a small device placed inside the mouth can ease pain from braces. You'll receive either real or fake treatment with the TENS device to see if it helps with soreness after adjustments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT07434635RecruitingPhase 4
Atropine for pain after vitrectomy surgery
This study tests whether atropine eye drops can reduce pain and prevent scar tissue (called posterior synechiae) after vitrectomy surgery. The goal is to see if this treatment helps you recover more comfortably.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05963607Recruiting
Weighted blanket trial to reduce chronic pain
This study tests whether using a 15-pound weighted blanket can lower pain and improve sleep for Veterans with long-lasting, non-cancer musculoskeletal pain. It may help by reducing discomfort during rest and sleep.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06327542Recruiting
Group pain management in primary care clinics
This trial tests a group-based program to help people with chronic pain manage their symptoms. It is offered in primary care clinics that serve underinsured communities, and sessions are available in English or Spanish.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05266040RecruitingPhase 2
Valacyclovir to reduce pain from infected tooth abscess
This Phase 2 study tests whether valacyclovir, an antiviral medicine, can help reduce moderate-to-severe pain from an acute infected tooth abscess. Participants also receive standard dental treatment, and the study looks at whether the added medicine helps with pain.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06183281Recruiting
Comparing two non-drug approaches for chronic pain
This study compares two different ways to help people manage chronic pain without using medications. Over 12 months, you'll use a smartphone app and learn strategies to feel better and have more control over your pain.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04144972Recruiting
Closed-loop deep brain stimulation for long-lasting nerve pain
This trial tests a “smart” deep brain stimulation device that senses your brain signals and adjusts treatment to reduce severe, long-lasting pain. It may help people whose pain has not improved with multiple pain medicines and surgery cannot fix the cause.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 22–80 - NCT05991453Recruiting
Recovery after IV vs. inhaled anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery
This trial compares recovery after two types of general anesthesia: one given through an IV (propofol) and one inhaled as a gas. It aims to see which approach leads to a smoother recovery for people having non-cardiac surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07281118Recruiting
Nerve freezing for pain after double lung transplant
This trial tests a procedure called intercostal cryoanalgesia, which freezes nerves in the chest to reduce pain after a double lung transplant. It may help you feel less pain and use fewer painkillers after surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06206148Recruiting
Comparing ways to record pain after surgery
This study compares different methods of recording pain after surgery to see which is easiest and most accurate. If you have surgery and can use a smartphone or a button, you may be able to help.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06354699Recruiting
Pain after surgery in children: a long-term study
This study looks at children who have certain types of surgery to understand who might have ongoing pain, what causes it, and how it affects them over time.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Up to 16 years - NCT07679074Recruiting
Samphire guided care program for women's mood and brain fog
This 12-week program tests a mobile app and gentle brain stimulation device designed to help women manage mood and thinking problems linked to their menstrual cycle, perimenopause, or menopause. It aims to improve day-to-day well-being, work productivity, and overall quality of life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06778070Recruiting
Pelvic pain study testing yoga therapy for relief
This trial tests whether yoga therapy can help reduce chronic pelvic pain in women and non-binary individuals over 6 months. You'll join online yoga classes and see if they improve your pain and daily life.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06975072RecruitingPhase 4
Can magnesium affect nerve monitoring during back surgery?
This study tests if giving magnesium during open thoracolumbar fusion surgery (a type of back surgery) affects nerve monitoring. It might help find the right dose for patients while keeping their nerves safe.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06919640Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Psilocybin and brain implant study
This trial tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) affects brain activity in people who already have a brain-sensing device implanted. It may help researchers understand how psilocybin works in the brain.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–75 - 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.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07625150Recruiting
PET/MRI Imaging Study of Kneecap Joint Osteoarthritis
This research study uses advanced imaging (PET and MRI scans) to better understand osteoarthritis in the front of the knee, where the kneecap meets the thighbone. You'll help researchers learn how to detect and track this condition earlier.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07119645Recruiting
Collagen supplement for knee discomfort relief
This trial tests whether a daily collagen supplement (NT-II™) can reduce knee discomfort during activities like walking or climbing stairs. You may qualify if you have mild to moderate knee pain during exercise, no arthritis, and are generally healthy.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 20–65 - NCT06365892Recruiting
Open-label placebo for pain after scoliosis surgery
This trial tests whether taking a placebo pill that you know is a placebo (open-label placebo) can help reduce pain after spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis. It compares the placebo to standard care in adolescents aged 11-17.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - NCT05265000Recruiting
Skin electrical stimulation for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether a gentle electrical treatment placed on the skin near the spine can reduce chronic low back pain. If you qualify, you’ll try the stimulation and complete several assessments over a day, so the team can measure any pain and function changes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–85 - NCT05816226RecruitingPhase 3
Topical cream for jaw joint pain
This Phase 3 study tests a skin-applied treatment (a cream or gel) to reduce pain in the jaw joint (TMJ). You may benefit if you have TMJ pain and can safely use the study medication without conflicting treatments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05010148RecruitingPhase 3
IV lidocaine after spinal fusion to reduce delirium and pain
This trial tests whether giving lidocaine through a vein after elective spinal fusion surgery can help prevent confusion (delirium) and reduce pain. It may help people recover more comfortably and think more clearly after surgery.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT07434583Recruiting
Force sensor study for laryngeal surgery patients
This trial tests a force sensor tool used during laryngeal surgery (surgery on the voice box) via direct laryngoscopy (a tube inserted through the mouth). It may help surgeons apply the right amount of force to reduce tongue injuries.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 11 studies
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center · 3 studies
- Alethios, Inc. · 2 studies
- San Francisco VA Medical Center · 2 studies
- University of the Pacific · 2 studies
- Kaiser Permanente Dublin
- Kaiser Permanente Fremont
- Kaiser Permanente Medical Center - Santa Clara
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 California.
Common questions
- Are there pain clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 66 recruiting pain studies with a site near San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?
- 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 San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, 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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