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
- NCT06951802RecruitingPhase 4
Low-dose ketamine for pain during endometriosis surgery
This study tests whether giving a low dose of ketamine during endometriosis surgery can help reduce pain. If you qualify, you'll receive ketamine or a placebo during your procedure, and the team will check your pain levels afterward.
BernAges 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 - NCT06956222Recruiting
Home vs in-person rehab for knee osteoarthritis
This study compares doing physical therapy exercises at home through a video call (tele-rehab) versus doing them in person at a clinic. It is for people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis to see if home rehab works just as well.
JeddahAges 40–80 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06959147RecruitingPhase 4
Study for nerve pain after shingles using radiofrequency and a numbing shot
This trial tests a two-step procedure for treating nerve pain after shingles (called postherpetic neuralgia). First, a special type of radiofrequency treatment is applied to block the pain signals. Then, a long-lasting numbing medicine is injected under the skin to help keep the pain away. It is for people aged 40 to 85 who have not gotten enough relief from standard medicines.
Zunyi, GuizhouAges 40–85 - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06966869Recruiting
Fentanyl patch absorption in ICU patients
This study looks at how well fentanyl patches work in ICU patients who are not stable. It aims to understand if the patch is absorbed properly in these patients.
Tel Aviv, IsraelAges 18–70 - NCT06967168Recruiting
Heel pain treatment options feasibility study
This study tests different ways to treat heel pain using self-help resources like exercise guides or videos. It aims to find out what works best for people with heel pain.
Cardiff, WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06968065Recruiting
Pain control after minimally invasive heart surgery: nerve block vs wound injection
This study compares two ways to manage pain after minimally invasive heart surgery: a nerve block injection near the ribs or injecting numbing medicine into the wound. The goal is to find which method works better for reducing pain and your need for painkillers.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06970431Recruiting
Anxiety and pain relief during C-section
This trial tests a way to reduce anxiety and pain before and during a C-section. It may help pregnant women feel calmer and more comfortable.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–40 - NCT06974552Recruiting
Support surfaces during robotic pelvic surgery
This trial compares different support surfaces for patients having robotic surgery in the lower pelvic area while in a steep head-down position. It aims to see which surface helps prevent skin injuries.
Istanbul, AtaşehirAges Any age - NCT06975202Recruiting
Trunk Muscle Activation in Pain-Free Adults
This study checks how reliably trunk muscle activity can be measured in healthy people. It helps researchers understand normal muscle function without pain.
GhentAges 18–65 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT06977321Recruiting
Taping vs mud therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome
This study tests whether taping therapy (kinesiotaping) or a mud pack treatment (peloidotherapy) can help reduce pain and improve function for people with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. It may be an option if you want non-surgical, drug-free relief.
KonyaAges 1.5 years–5.4 years - NCT06978192RecruitingPhase 2
Study for treating shingles pain with a special nerve block
This trial tests a combination of two treatments to reduce shingles pain that hasn't responded to standard medicines. It involves a nerve block to see if it can help people who have ongoing pain after shingles.
Zunyi, GuizhouAges 40–85 - 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+ - 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+
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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.
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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.