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
- NCT06976632Recruiting
Helping ease vaccine pain for pregnant women
This study tests two simple methods (a skin tap and a cold spray) to see if they can reduce pain and stress during a tetanus vaccine shot in pregnant women.
Manisa, Uncubozköy/YunusemreAges 18–42 - NCT06977919Enrolling by invitation
New exercise method for chest firmness and shape
This trial tests a new technique (called NASM OPT) to help improve the shape and firmness of your chest. It is for women who have not been exercising and who want to enhance their chest appearance without using surgery.
Zahedan, Sistan and BaluchestanAges 20–45 - NCT06982573Recruiting
Magnetic Stimulation for Low Back Pain in Dialysis Patients
This trial tests whether magnetic stimulation can help relieve low back pain and help maintain muscle mass in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. It is for those who have moderate to severe low back pain and are otherwise healthy enough for the procedure.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT06976320Recruiting
Nerve block for gallbladder surgery pain
This trial tests a nerve block injection in the abdominal wall to reduce pain after gallbladder removal surgery. It may help patients recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT06976138Recruiting
Using Light or ions to Improve Sleep and Pain After Knee Surgery
This study tests whether a special bright light or negative ion therapy can help older adults sleep better and have less pain after knee replacement surgery. It's for people with knee arthritis who already have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for one knee replacement.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT06977958Enrolling by invitation
Gluteal enhancement trial for non-active women
This trial tests a program called NASM OPT to see if it can improve hip appearance in women who haven't exercised for the last 6 months. It might help you if you're looking to reshape your hips safely.
Ferdows, South Khorasan ProvinceAges 20–45 - NCT06982625Recruiting
Numbing injection after hip replacement for pain relief
This trial tests whether an injection of numbing medicine near the hip can help control pain after a hip replacement surgery. It may be an option for people who have significant pain after their operation.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT06979583Enrolling by invitation
Stent and sheath size and pain after kidney stone surgery
This study compares whether the size of the stent and the sheath used during kidney stone surgery affects how much pain you feel afterward. If you are having a stone removal procedure and will get a stent with a string, you may be able to join.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 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+ - NCT06977100Recruiting
Journaling study for jaw pain with other chronic pain conditions
This study tests if a journaling program can help people with jaw pain and at least one other chronic pain condition (like fibromyalgia, IBS, or migraines). You will write about your thoughts and feelings to see if it reduces pain and improves well-being.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06962475Recruiting
Custom foot orthotics for chronic forefoot pain
This trial tests if custom foot orthotics (shoe inserts) can reduce chronic pain under the ball of the foot. If you have had forefoot pain for at least 3 months and can walk without a cane or walker, you may be able to join.
Trois-Rivières, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06971601Recruiting
Testing physical exams for kneecap fat pad syndrome
This study aims to find out if simple physical exam tests can accurately diagnose impingement of the fat pad behind the kneecap. You would get a clinical exam and an MRl to compare the results, so researchers can see which tests best identify the problem.
Saint-MauriceAges 18–70 - NCT06964282Recruiting
Comparing Two Nerve Blocks for Hip Replacement Pain Relief
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (iliopsoas block and PENG block) to see which one provides better pain relief and recovery after hip replacement surgery. If you are having a hip replacement with spinal anesthesia, you may be a good candidate.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT06965920Enrolling by invitation
Spinal pain and balance study using gentle chiropractic care
This study tests a gentle chiropractic technique called flexion distraction to see if it improves how well you move and balance while standing. It may help if you have spinal pain and can stand with mild to moderate pain.
West Palm Beach, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06969105Recruiting
Music for comfort during labor and delivery
This study tests whether listening to music during labor can help reduce pain and anxiety. Researchers will compare outcomes for laboring women who listen to music versus those who do not.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06966206RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Multiprofen-CC for hand arthritis pain
This trial tests a topical medication called Multiprofen-CC to reduce pain and improve hand function in people with hand arthritis. If you have hand osteoarthritis and it affects your daily life, you may be able to join.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06960018Recruiting
Ennovate minimally invasive spinal screw placement study
This study tests a new, less invasive method for placing screws in the cervical spine (upper back and neck). It is designed for patients who need spinal stabilization after injury or degeneration.
AachenAges 18 years+ - NCT06953752Recruiting
Music during atrial fibrillation ablation under light sedation
This study tests whether listening to music during a common heart procedure for atrial fibrillation (called catheter ablation) can improve your experience while you are awake but relaxed. It may help you feel calmer and more comfortable.
Shaoxing, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06959056Recruiting
Cooling therapy for pain after double lung transplant
This test uses a special cooling treatment called cryo-analgesia to see if it helps reduce pain and speed up recovery after a double lung transplant. It is only for people with end-stage COPD getting a transplant at UZ Leuven.
Leuven, Vlaams-BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT06956664Recruiting
Exercise after steroid injection for herniated disc
This study tests whether adding a structured exercise program after a steroid injection for a herniated disc in the lower back helps reduce pain and improve function better than the injection alone. You may be eligible if you recently had the injection but still have significant pain.
ÇankırıAges 18–70 - NCT06957990Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy during hernia surgery to reduce pain medication
This study tests if listening to music therapy before and during hernia surgery can lower the need for strong painkillers (narcotics). It may help you manage pain with less medication.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06945263Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two freezing methods for pain after appendix removal
This study compares two ways of numbing the belly during laparoscopic appendix removal in children. It aims to find which method gives better pain relief after surgery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 4–18 - NCT06949826RecruitingPhase 4
Buprenorphine for pain after ankle fracture surgery
This trial tests if buprenorphine, a non-opioid pain medicine, works well for people who have not used opioids before. After ankle fracture surgery, you would get buprenorphine instead of stronger opioids to see if it controls pain just as well with fewer side effects.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06948162Recruiting
Dental MRI for routine dental care
This study tests whether a special MRI machine can take detailed images of teeth and jaws for routine dental care. It may help find problems without using X-rays.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 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.