Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,138 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07069179Recruiting
Choose to Move replacement study for older adults
This study tests a program called Choose to Move Replacement Ready (CTM-RR) designed for older adults. It looks at how well activity coaches and healthcare referral partners can help people get active.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 50 years+ - NCT06710002Recruiting
Home program for sexual pain in menopause
This trial tests a home-based therapy program (telerehabilitation) designed to reduce pain during sex and improve sexual function in menopausal women. The program involves exercises and guidance you can do from home without needing to visit a clinic.
Barcelona, SpainAges 45–65 - NCT07063394Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce opioid use after heart or lung surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality after heart or chest surgery can help reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) patients need. It may offer a non-drug way to manage pain and speed up recovery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 16–40 - NCT07063147Recruiting
Heart ultrasound for stable chest pain management
This study uses a heart ultrasound (TTE) to help doctors better manage stable chest pain. If you have chest pain that may be from a blocked artery but haven't had a heart attack or heart procedures before, this trial could help improve your care.
TianjinAges 18 years+ - NCT07062497RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Clonidine in nerve block for umbilical hernia repair
This trial tests if adding clonidine to a numbing injection (nerve block) improves pain control after outpatient umbilical hernia repair. It aims to reduce the need for pain medicines and enhance recovery.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 18–65 - NCT07064434Recruiting
Nerve block for safer blood pressure control during hip replacement
This trial tests a type of nerve block (sacral canal block) to help manage blood pressure during hip replacement surgery. It aims to see if it can safely lower blood pressure on purpose, which may reduce bleeding and improve recovery.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 45 years+ - NCT07063602Recruiting
Comparing nerve block methods for pain after lung surgery
This study compares two ways of giving a paravertebral nerve block (an injection near the spine to numb the chest) to control pain after a type of lung surgery called VATS. It aims to find the best approach for reducing pain and the need for stronger pain medicines.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07060495RecruitingPhase 3
RADA16 gel for pain after adult tonsillectomy
This trial tests a new gel (RADA16) placed on the tonsil area after surgery to see if it helps reduce pain and speed healing. It is for adults having a standard tonsillectomy.
Livingston, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07060170Recruiting
Can VR or AR glasses help kids feel less pain at the dentist?
This study tests if wearing fun glasses that show virtual or augmented reality can help children feel less pain and worry when getting a numbing shot for a cavity. It compares two types of high-tech glasses to see which works better.
Cairo, EgyptAges 5–8 - NCT07062146Recruiting
Reiki for pain after back fusion surgery
This study tests whether Reiki (a gentle hands-on energy therapy) can help reduce pain after lower back fusion surgery. It aims to see if adding Reiki to standard care improves recovery.
ParisAges 18–75 - NCT07053566Enrolling by invitation
Back muscle strengthening for rotator cuff tendinopathy
This study tests whether strengthening a back muscle (latissimus dorsi) helps people with rotator cuff tendinopathy. You may be able to join if you have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months and meet certain medical criteria.
AnkaraAges 18–50 - NCT07052955Recruiting
Health riddles for less fear and pain in circumcised children
This study tests whether answering health riddles can help reduce fear, anxiety, and pain in children ages 4 to 6 getting circumcised. The goal is to make the experience less stressful for your child.
Gümüşhane, CenterAges 4–6 - NCT07047846Recruiting
Bowen technique vs. soft tissue therapy for frozen shoulder pain
This study compares two massage-like treatments (Bowen technique and dynamic soft tissue mobilization) to see which better reduces pain, improves movement, and helps daily function in people with frozen shoulder. It only includes diabetic patients with specific stages of frozen shoulder.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–80 - NCT07049094RecruitingPhase 4
Scalp nerve block for pain after brain surgery
This trial tests if a long-lasting numbing medicine (bupivacaine liposomes) injected into scalp nerves can reduce pain after brain surgery. It may help you need less pain medicine and feel better after your operation.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18 years+ - NCT07054333Recruiting
Pain regulation after online therapy for fibromyalgia
This study looks at how pain processing changes after internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for fibromyalgia. You will come to Karolinska Institutet for pain tests 3 to 4 times to help researchers understand if the therapy affects how your body handles pain.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07035314Recruiting
Comparing medicines for pain after tonsil removal in children
This study compares two ways to manage pain after tonsil removal in children: a medication given by mouth or injection versus a medication applied directly to the surgical site. The goal is to find which approach works better for pain control.
CairoAges 4–10 - NCT07036315Recruiting
Can music help manage pain?
This study uses music to see how the brain processes pain. It may help develop new, non-drug ways to manage pain.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT07044323Recruiting
Virtual reality for phantom limb pain after leg amputation
This study tests whether using virtual reality at home for 30 minutes a day can reduce phantom limb pain after a leg amputation. It aims to improve how your brain handles pain signals.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT07034300RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing lidocaine with and without dexmedetomidine for arm surgery
This trial tests whether adding dexmedetomidine to lidocaine works better for numbing the arm during surgery. Patients get numbing medicine through a special IV in the arm while the surgery is happening.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT07038980Recruiting
Smartphone use and neck muscle health study
This study looks at how smartphone addiction relates to neck muscle health. You may be able to join if you are a young adult who uses a smartphone and has no known neck or health issues.
Istanbul, ÜsküdarAges 18–30 - NCT07039812Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Pain During Dressing Changes After Heart Surgery
This study tests if using virtual reality or an eye mask during wound dressing changes can help reduce pain and anxiety after coronary artery bypass surgery. It aims to find a drug-free way to make dressing changes more comfortable.
Istanbul, MarmaraAges 18–65 - NCT07041905Recruiting
Comparing two ways to treat deep cavities in back teeth
This study compares two ways of removing deep tooth decay to see which keeps the tooth nerve healthy and causes less pain afterward. It's for people who have two deep cavities on opposite sides of their mouth and want to help find the best treatment.
AdanaAges 15–55 - NCT07037888RecruitingPhase 4
Ketorolac for pain after hip arthroscopy
This study tests whether ketorolac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), helps manage pain after hip surgery. It may offer an opioid-sparing option for patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI).
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–89 - NCT07036445Recruiting
PRP vs steroids for leg pain from a slipped disc
This study compares two treatments—platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and steroids—given as an injection into the spine for leg pain caused by a herniated disc. It's for people who haven't improved after 6 weeks of standard care.
MérignacAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,138 recruiting pain studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a pain trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a pain trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.