Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,262 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06782464Recruiting
Freezing nerves for shoulder pain after stroke or brain injury
This trial tests if freezing certain nerves in the upper arm (cryoneurolysis) works as well as standard care for reducing shoulder pain and muscle tightness after a stroke or brain injury. It aims to improve function and ease caregiving tasks.
LuxembourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06784882RecruitingPhase 4
Continuous vs. single-injection nerve block for outpatient knee replacement
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks for pain control after total knee replacement. You will receive either a one-time injection or a continuous block that delivers medication through a small tube. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief while allowing you to go home the same day.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06784986RecruitingPhase 4
Low-pressure gas system for robotic prostate surgery
This trial tests whether a special gas system (Airseal) used with very low air pressure during robotic prostate removal surgery can help patients recover better. It compares this to standard methods for men with prostate cancer.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18–65 - NCT06788314RecruitingPhase 2
Enalapril for painful venous malformations
This trial tests if the blood pressure drug enalapril can reduce pain from venous malformations (abnormal veins). It may help people whose pain limits daily activities or interrupts sleep.
Oslo, NorwayAges 18–70 - NCT06789029RecruitingPhase 4
Dexamethasone and numbing medicine for children's spine surgery
This study tests whether giving a common anti-inflammatory medicine (dexamethasone) in a different way or using a different strength of numbing medicine can reduce pain and swelling during and after spine surgery in children. It's for kids aged 11–17 who are having surgery for a curved spine that started without a known cause.
PoznanAges 10–18 - NCT06789861RecruitingPhase 1
First test of TT5 in healthy volunteers and surgical patients
This is a first-in-human study testing a new medicine (TT5) in healthy people and patients recovering from surgery. It checks how the body handles the drug and whether it is safe to use for pain.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–55 - NCT06793982RecruitingPhase 4
PRP vs Corticosteroids for Hip Osteoarthritis Pain
This study compares two types of hip injections—platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and corticosteroids—to see which works better for hip osteoarthritis pain. It may help you if you are considering an injection for your hip pain.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–80 - NCT06794528Recruiting
Neck pain exercise program using mobile exergames
This trial tests if doing therapeutic exercises through fun mobile games (exergames) can help people with neck pain. You'll use your own smartphone or tablet to follow the program.
Palma de Mallorca, Balearic IslandsAges 18–70 - NCT06796309Recruiting
Testing a rural health app for seniors and shoulder pain
This study tests a digital tool (called TRAK) to improve healthcare quality and access in rural areas. It is for healthcare workers or patients who are seniors or have long-term shoulder pain.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06796985RecruitingPhase 1
Botox for Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women
This study tests whether a Botox injection into the pelvic floor muscles can reduce chronic pelvic pain. It is for women who have had pelvic pain for at least 6 months, with tender muscle knots in the pelvic area.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–75 - NCT06798155Recruiting
Music to prevent pain after anal surgery
This study tests whether listening to a specific set of music before and after surgery for hemorrhoids, fistula, or anal fissure can help reduce pain. You would use a phone or tablet app to listen to short music sessions.
Saint-DenisAges 18 years+ - NCT06800703Recruiting
Opioid use, pain, and the brain
This study uses brain scans (MRI) to understand how pain affects people with opioid use disorder or regular opioid use, compared to healthy volunteers. It aims to find better ways to treat both pain and opioid addiction.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–60 - NCT06804278Recruiting
Spectral CT for diagnosing heart inflammation in chest pain
This study uses a special CT scan (called spectral CT) to look for inflammation of the heart muscle or other heart problems in people who come to the hospital with sudden chest pain. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors diagnose the cause of your chest pain more accurately.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06804434Recruiting
Pain monitor during stomach or liver cancer surgery
This trial tests a device that monitors your pain level during surgery using a special index called the Nociception Level Index. It may help doctors manage your pain better without using too much medicine.
Cluj-Napoca, ClujAges 18 years+ - NCT06809543Recruiting
Testing Tropho Tend for painful rotator cuff tendinopathy
This study tests a product called Tropho Tend to see if it safely reduces pain and improves function in people with rotator cuff tendinopathy, a condition where the shoulder tendons are sore and irritated. If you have had shoulder pain for at least 6 weeks and it is at least a 4 on a 10-point scale, this trial might be a good fit.
Sassuolo, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06812247Recruiting
Therapy dog visits for hospitalized trauma patients
This study looks at whether visits from therapy dogs can help people who are in the hospital after a traumatic injury feel better. You must be able to talk to the research team and not be afraid of dogs.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06812832RecruitingPhase 4
Simethicone in bariatric surgery recovery
This trial tests if giving simethicone (a gas-relief medication) as part of a standard recovery plan helps patients feel better after weight-loss surgery. It may reduce bloating and discomfort after surgery.
Tacoma, WashingtonAges 18–89 - NCT06813495Recruiting
ACT for injury prevention in nurses and aides
This study tests a program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help nurses and nursing aides prevent injuries at work. If you work in a long-term care facility in specific areas of the US or Thailand, you may be able to join.
Bowling Green, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06813937Recruiting
Magnetic stimulation for feeling in upper limb amputation
This study tests whether magnetic stimulation can improve sensation in people who have lost an upper limb. It may help restore feeling in the residual limb.
MoscowAges 18–65 - NCT06814977Recruiting
Acupuncture for joint pain in cancer survivors
This study tests whether acupuncture can help reduce joint pain in cancer survivors. If you have bothersome joint pain that has lasted at least a month, acupuncture might offer relief.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06817239Recruiting
Low-dose esketamine for preventing confusion after surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a low dose of the medicine esketamine can help prevent confusion after surgery in older adults at higher risk. You may qualify if you are 65 or older, planning a major non-cardiac surgery, and have certain health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 65–90 - NCT06818396Recruiting
Pain relief for hip surgery: comparing two methods
This study compares two ways to manage pain during hip surgery: a nerve block in the groin area versus a spinal medication. The goal is to find which approach offers better pain control with fewer side effects.
CairoAges 21 years+ - NCT06819033RecruitingPhase 4
Light therapy for canker sores in children
This study tests whether a special light treatment (photobiomodulation) can help reduce pain from canker sores (aphthous ulcers) in children. It may be a good option for kids who get painful mouth sores during dental visits.
Houston, TexasAges 5–17 - NCT06821217Recruiting
App-based support for endometriosis quality of life
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app can improve quality of life for people with endometriosis. You'll use the app to track symptoms and get support, and researchers will see if it helps you feel better.
BernAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,262 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.