Clinical trials · Texas
Pain clinical trials in Texas
We’re tracking 112 recruiting pain studies with a site in Texas — including Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Texas
- 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.
Corpus Christi, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06940986Recruiting
Holistic pain self-management for military health system patients
This trial tests a holistic pain self-management program for people with long-term muscle or bone pain. It aims to help you take control of your pain through education and support, without relying only on medications.
San Antonio, 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.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT07641504RecruitingPhase 2
Testing LY4065967 for chronic low back pain relief
This study tests whether a new medication called LY4065967 can reduce chronic low back pain. Researchers want to see if it works better than current treatments for people who have had lower back pain for at least 3 months.
Austin, TexasAges 18 years+ - 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.
Austin, TexasAges 7–12 - 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.
Dallas, TexasAges 22–80 - NCT06058624Recruiting
Digital pain management program for veterans
This study tests a new digital program that helps veterans with long-term pain learn to accept and cope with it. You would use a computer at home to complete the program and share your feedback.
Dallas, TexasAges 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.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07112404Recruiting
Dry Needling for Low Back Pain Study
This study tests a type of dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscles) to see if it helps people with and without chronic low back pain. You may join if you have no recent low back pain or if you have had low back pain for at least 3 months, as long as you have not had major back surgery or certain treatments.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07641517RecruitingPhase 2
Testing LY4065967 for chronic knee osteoarthritis pain
This study tests an experimental drug called LY4065967 to see if it can help reduce pain from osteoarthritis in the knee. You'll be in the trial for several months, with regular check-ins and pain assessments.
Austin, TexasAges 40 years+ - 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+ - NCT06673108RecruitingPhase 2
Light therapy for chronic pelvic pain
This trial tests a light therapy device placed inside the vagina to treat long-term pelvic pain. It may help people whose pain hasn't been helped by other treatments.
Frisco, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07285018RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for diabetic nerve pain in legs
This trial tests an investigational drug for people with pain caused by nerve damage from diabetes (diabetic peripheral neuropathy). It may help reduce pain in your lower legs if other treatments haven't worked well.
Austin, TexasAges 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.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05220202Recruiting
Program for older vets with pain and depression
This trial tests a non-medicine (non-pharmacologic) home program to help older Veterans manage musculoskeletal pain and depressive symptoms at the same time. You may be assigned to one of two approaches, and you’ll need to be able to take part from home.
Houston, TexasAges 60–99 - NCT05351801RecruitingPhase 2
Test cannabis-based treatment for nerve pain
This Phase 2 study tests cannabis-derived products to see if they reduce neuropathic (nerve-related) pain in veterans. It may help people whose pain is persistent and causes significant daily impact, especially if certain exam tests show allodynia (pain from normally non-painful touch).
San Antonio, TexasAges 21 years+ - 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+ - NCT05986292RecruitingPhase 2
Study of new treatments for chronic pain
This study tests new treatments for chronic pain that lasts at least 3 months. Participants must stop their regular pain medicines and use only a rescue painkiller if needed. The goal is to find better ways to manage long-term pain.
Dallas, 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 - NCT06544525Recruiting
Pain test to predict physical therapy results for back pain
This trial tests whether a simple pain test can predict how much you will improve with physical therapy for chronic low back pain. It looks at how your body naturally handles pain, which may help tailor your treatment.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18–64 - NCT06817018RecruitingPhase 2
Ginger root extract for chronic sciatica pain
This study tests whether a ginger root extract can reduce pain in people with long-term sciatica. If you have had sciatic pain for at least 3 months and are not on blood thinners, you may be able to join.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06906107Recruiting
Neck pain study: testing a personalized treatment approach
This study is testing a method to see which neck pain patients benefit most from manual therapy and exercise. You may be eligible if you have neck pain (with or without arm symptoms) and have not had recent whiplash, neck surgery, or certain other conditions.
Waco, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06726018Enrolling by invitation
Brain stimulation and pain conditioning in healthy adults
This study explores how the brain processes pain by using gentle magnetic pulses (TMS) and repeated cold or pressure stimuli. It is for healthy people who are pain-free and aims to understand pain control better.
El Paso, TexasAges 18–75
Pain trials by city in Texas
Where these studies are running in Texas
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain studies listed above.
- FutureSearch Trials of Neurology · 4 studies
- Re:Cognition Health · 4 studies
- Baylor College of Medicine · 2 studies
- Brooke Army Medical Center · 2 studies
- Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center · 2 studies
- South Texas Veterans Health Care System · 2 studies
- VA North Texas Health Care System Dallas VA Medical Center · 2 studies
- ActiveTherapy Alliance
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 Texas?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 112 recruiting pain studies with a site in Texas, 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 Texas?
- 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 Texas to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Texas, 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 Texas 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.