Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,263 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07040397Recruiting
Massage therapy study for lower back pain
This study tests whether an electronic approach to massage therapy can help relieve lower back pain. It may be an option if you have persistent lower back pain and haven't used pain medications recently.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07070050RecruitingPhase 4
NSAIDs after laparoscopic surgery: continuous or bolus?
This study compares giving NSAID pain relievers continuously through an IV versus as single doses (bolus) after laparoscopic surgery to find which method provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
Moscow, Moscow OblastAges 18 years+ - NCT07072091Recruiting
Whole-body vs shoulder physiotherapy for volleyball players
This trial compares two physiotherapy approaches for volleyball players: one focusing only on the shoulder, and another looking at the whole body. It aims to find which method helps prevent or reduce shoulder problems.
Trieste, TriesteAges 17–30 - NCT07072286Recruiting
Regional anesthesia for pelvic fracture pain relief
This study tests whether regional anesthesia techniques, which numb the area around your pelvic fracture, can better manage your pain while you wait for surgery. It aims to see if these methods improve pain relief and reduce the need for other pain medicines.
TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT07072468RecruitingPhase 2
Test of a gel for nerve pain after chemotherapy
This study tests a new gel (VMD-3866) applied to the skin to treat moderate nerve pain, numbness, or tingling caused by previous chemotherapy. It aims to see if the gel can safely reduce pain for people whose symptoms have been stable for at least 8 weeks.
London, UKAges 18–80 - NCT07073027Recruiting
How digital media affects kids' healthcare experiences
This study looks at how using digital media (like videos or apps) before or during a hospital procedure affects kids' experiences. If you have a smartphone and a procedure coming up, you may be able to join.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 5–23 - NCT07075055Recruiting
New bioceramic medication for infected front teeth
This trial tests a new bioceramic medication placed inside the root canal of infected front teeth to see if it improves healing. It is for adults with mature front teeth and an infection around the root tip, who are otherwise healthy.
MinyaAges 18–40 - NCT07078565Recruiting
Tai Chi vs. Otago Exercises for Diabetic Nerve Pain
This study compares gentle Tai Chi exercises with a modified Otago exercise program to see which better helps with pain, balance, and movement in people with diabetic nerve pain. If you have had type 2 diabetes for at least 5 years and have chronic nerve pain, this trial may help you find relief and improve your mobility.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 40–80 - NCT07078682Recruiting
Study of two supplements for uterine fibroid symptoms
This trial tests two supplements (Elix Cycle Balance and Elix Daily Harmony) to see if they can reduce pain and other symptoms caused by uterine fibroids. It is for women who have regular but painful periods and want to try a non-medicine option.
Las Vegas, NevadaAges 20–45
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,263 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.