Clinical trials · Colorado
Pain clinical trials in Colorado
We’re tracking 30 recruiting pain studies with a site in Colorado — including Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Colorado
- NCT07190807Recruiting
Optimizing spinal cord stimulation for chronic back and leg pain
This trial tests if a spinal cord stimulator with a new way of adjusting electrical settings (called independent current control) can better manage chronic pain in the back, trunk, or limbs. The goal is to find more effective sequences to reduce pain and improve daily life.
Greenwood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07137715Recruiting
Wellness and recovery for veterans with chronic back or neck pain
This study tests a psychological program to help veterans manage chronic back or neck pain. It aims to improve your wellbeing and daily function through counseling or coaching sessions.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06800209RecruitingPhase 2
Pain Reprocessing Therapy for ongoing knee pain after replacement
This study tests if Pain Reprocessing Therapy can help reduce knee pain that continues 3 months after a knee replacement. It uses a telehealth approach so you can participate from home.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07149870Recruiting
Pain management team for veterans with chronic pain
This study is testing whether a team-based pain management approach helps veterans with chronic pain and long-term opioid use. It aims to improve function and safety by addressing opioid concerns.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07845071RecruitingPhase 3
Cebranopadol for acute pain after surgery or injury
This study tests an investigational medication called cebranopadol to see if it safely and effectively relieves acute (short-term) pain after surgery or from a muscle or bone injury. It may offer a new option for people who need relief from moderate to severe pain.
Longmont, ColoradoAges 18–75 - NCT03877653Recruiting
Freedom-1 treatment for long-term knee pain in adults
This study tests a procedure called Freedom-1 to reduce long-term, limiting knee pain from knee arthritis. It may help if other non-surgical options didn’t work and you meet specific knee and health requirements.
Denver, ColoradoAges 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.
Boulder, ColoradoAges 18–80 - 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.
Greenwood Village, ColoradoAges 40 years+ - NCT06619860RecruitingPhase 2
VX-993 for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests a new medicine called VX-993 for people with diabetes who have had nerve pain in both feet or legs for at least a year. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and is safe.
Wheat Ridge, ColoradoAges 18–80 - NCT06628908RecruitingPhase 3
Study of suzetrigine for painful diabetic nerve damage
This trial tests an experimental medicine called suzetrigine to see if it can safely reduce pain caused by nerve damage from diabetes (diabetic peripheral neuropathy). It might be an option if you have had daily pain in both legs and current treatments haven't worked well enough.
Englewood, ColoradoAges 18–80 - 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.
Aurora, ColoradoAges Up to 16 years - NCT05131178Recruiting
Study for pain control after C-section
This trial looks at how to reduce pain after a C-section (cesarean delivery). You may be able to join if you’re having a scheduled or urgent C-section and can use the planned pain-control method.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–50 - NCT04059172RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Ibuprofen plus acetaminophen for braces pain
This early study compares braces pain relief using: ibuprofen alone, ibuprofen plus acetaminophen together, or placebo (no active pain medicine). It may help find which approach works best and is safest for people starting orthodontic treatment.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–80 - NCT03906422Recruiting
Study of pain after placing braces archwire
This study compares how much pain people feel after their braces archwire is first put in. It may help orthodontists choose approaches that make the early pain experience easier.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12 years+ - NCT01719055Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for Boston Scientific pain nerve stimulation
This study looks at how well a Boston Scientific nerve stimulation device works over the long term for pain in everyday care. You may be able to join if you’re already being set up to use one of these approved systems and can reliably report your pain outcomes.
Greenwood Village, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT03427736Recruiting
Anesthetics and pain medicines study for children
This study looks at how children process certain anesthetics and pain medicines. It aims to find the best doses for safety and effectiveness.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 6 months–17 years - NCT07676110Recruiting
Music and nature visuals for emotional well-being
This study tests if listening to enhanced music and watching natural visuals can improve your emotional health. You'll use your own headphones and a smartphone or tablet to take part.
Fort Collins, ColoradoAges 13 years+ - NCT07485803RecruitingPhase 4
Methadone for pain after knee replacement
This study tests whether methadone, a type of pain medicine, helps control pain better after knee replacement surgery. It is for people who have not used narcotics recently and are otherwise healthy.
Denver, ColoradoAges 21–75 - 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.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT05287867Recruiting
Study for painful degenerative disc disease treatment
This trial is testing a treatment approach for people with long-lasting, painful worn-out discs in the lower back (and sometimes leg pain). It looks for people who tried common non-surgical options without enough relief and who may be headed toward a lumbar procedure.
Broomfield, ColoradoAges 25–65 - 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.
Colorado Springs, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06778447Recruiting
Trial of disc tissue injection for degenerative disc disease
This study tests an experimental treatment that injects donated disc tissue (called an allograft) into damaged discs in your lower back. It's designed for people with chronic low back pain from disc degeneration who haven't found relief from non-surgical treatments.
Thornton, ColoradoAges 22–85
Pain trials by city in Colorado
Where these studies are running in Colorado
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain studies listed above.
- Children's Hospital Colorado · 3 studies
- Denver Back Pain Specialists · 2 studies
- Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO · 2 studies
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus · 2 studies
- Adneuris Site 001119
- AdventHealth Porter
- Alpine Clinical Research Center
- Centeno-Schultz Clinic
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.
Pain trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there pain clinical trials in Colorado?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 30 recruiting pain studies with a site in Colorado, 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 in Colorado?
- 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 Colorado to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Colorado, 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.
Not the right time?
New pain studies open in Colorado regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.