Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,261 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07290205RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Remimazolam brain imaging study
This study uses brain scans to see how a new sedative called remimazolam affects the brain in healthy adults. It will help researchers understand the drug's effects and ensure it's safe.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–59 - NCT07290296Recruiting
Comparing muscle release and taping for knee pain
This trial compares two treatments for kneecap pain that has lasted at least 3 months: a muscle release technique and kinesio taping. The goal is to see which one helps reduce pain from daily activities like climbing stairs, running, or sitting for long periods.
CairoAges 18–30 - NCT07290582Recruiting
Nerve Pain Relief During Chest Wall Surgery Recovery
This trial tests a freezing technique applied to a nerve during minimally invasive chest wall surgery (Nuss procedure) to help reduce pain after the operation. The goal is to see if this approach helps children recover with less pain medication.
Bergamo, BGAges 14 years+ - NCT07290660Recruiting
Motor imagery and exercise for shoulder pain
This study tests whether combining mental movement training with targeted exercises can reduce shoulder pain caused by impingement syndrome. It aims to improve your shoulder function without surgery.
IstanbulAges 25–65 - NCT07290881Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for hernia surgery pain relief
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (anterior iliac block and ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric block) to see which provides better pain relief after inguinal hernia surgery. If you are having this surgery, joining could help doctors understand the best way to manage your pain.
Şanliurfa, Hali̇li̇yeAges 18–65 - NCT07292649Recruiting
Labor pain relief and postpartum depression risk
This study looks at how your expectations about pain relief during labor might affect your mood after giving birth. Researchers will follow you after delivery to see if there is a link between your hopes for pain management and the risk of postpartum depression.
Padova, VenetoAges 18 years+ - NCT07293676Recruiting
Massage and vibration for low back disc pain
This study tests if hand-held massage tools (IASTM) and gentle vibration therapy can reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen fear of movement in people with a bulging disc in their lower back. It is for adults aged 30-60 with moderate to severe pain lasting 3 months or longer.
IstanbulAges 30–60 - NCT07293702Recruiting
IASTM therapy for shoulder pain from impingement
This study tests a hands-on therapy called IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) to see if it can reduce pain, improve movement, and help your shoulder feel more stable. It is for people with subacromial impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain.
IstanbulAges 40–60 - NCT07294118RecruitingPhase 2
Lidocaine and steroids for pain after brain bleed
This trial tests whether giving a numbing medicine (lidocaine) and steroids into the artery that covers the brain can help reduce pain after a brain bleed. It may be an option for people with a specific type of bleeding who have not had certain brain surgeries or procedures.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–100 - NCT07294092RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Brain imaging study of ketamine and propofol
This study uses MRI scans to see how two common sedatives, ketamine and propofol, affect brain activity. It may help explain how these drugs work differently in the brain.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–59 - NCT07295457Recruiting
Exercise to prevent pain from hormone therapy in breast cancer
This trial tests whether starting a gentle exercise program early can help prevent or reduce joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer medicine). It is for women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who are not yet experiencing severe pain from their treatment.
LyonAges 18–75 - NCT07295886Recruiting
Cream for Protruding Hemorrhoids
This trial tests a cream containing two medicines (nifedipine and lidocaine) for painful, protruding hemorrhoids. The cream may help reduce pain and swelling. You can join if you have moderate to severe hemorrhoids that come out of the anus and have already started the cream in the last five days.
NaplesAges 18–75 - NCT07296926Recruiting
Numbing injection comparison for wisdom tooth removal
This study compares two numbing methods for removing a lower wisdom tooth. One is an injection near the tooth and the other is a nerve block. It aims to see which works better and may be more comfortable.
IslamabadAges 18–45 - NCT07298408RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CBD for Diabetic Nerve Pain: A Pilot Study
This trial tests whether a daily dose of CBD (a cannabis compound) can help reduce nerve pain from type 2 diabetes. It's a small, early study to see if it's safe and effective.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 40–70 - NCT07299474Recruiting
Lavender scent for anxiety and pain during awake ENT procedures
This study tests whether smelling lavender essential oil during an awake ear, nose, or throat procedure can help reduce anxiety and pain. If you qualify, you may receive the lavender scent during your procedure and report how you feel.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07301333RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HRS-6257 in healthy volunteers
This study tests a new investigational drug called HRS-6257 in healthy volunteers. It looks at how the drug works in the body and checks for side effects after one or several doses.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–55 - NCT07301970Recruiting
Remifentanil dosing in low-weight ICU patients
This study looks at how the sedative remifentanil works in critically ill patients who are underweight or normal weight. It aims to find the right dose for these patients while they are on a breathing machine in the ICU.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT07303582RecruitingPhase 4
Freezing nerves to ease pain from muscle tightness
This study tests if freezing specific nerves (cryoneurolysis) can reduce pain caused by muscle tightness (spasticity) after a brain or spinal cord injury, or from multiple sclerosis. It is for people who already get Botox injections for this pain.
OxfordAges 18 years+ - NCT07303998Recruiting
Brain stimulation and chair yoga for knee pain in Alzheimer's
This study tests two treatments together for people with Alzheimer's who also have chronic knee pain: a gentle brain stimulation (tDCS) and online chair yoga. The goal is to see if these can reduce knee pain and improve daily life.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 60 years+ - NCT07304401Recruiting
Closed-loop spinal cord stimulation for chemo-related nerve pain
This trial tests whether a new type of spinal cord stimulator (SCS) can reduce pain caused by chemotherapy. If you have lasting nerve pain after cancer treatment and standard pain medications haven't helped, this device might offer relief.
ArnhemAges 18 years+ - NCT07307170Recruiting
Mirogabalin for shingles pain study
This trial tests a new pain medicine called mirogabalin for people with shingles pain that started within the last 30 days. It aims to see if the drug can safely reduce moderate to severe pain.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07307846Recruiting
Steroid injection for neck pain and arm feeling
This study tests whether a steroid injection in the neck can improve your sense of arm position (proprioception) along with pain. It may help if you have chronic neck pain that travels down one arm due to a herniated disc.
Pendik, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07307976Recruiting
Testing a new pain drug for shingles pain
This trial tests a new medicine called crisugabalin to see if it safely reduces shingles pain. It may help if you have moderate to severe pain from a shingles rash that started less than 3 months ago.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07310212Recruiting
Comparing two root canal techniques for pain and success
This study compares two methods of filling a root canal after cleaning it: a traditional lateral condensation technique and a newer warm vertical obturation technique. The goal is to see which one causes less pain afterward and has a better success rate.
Amman, Amman GovernateAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,261 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.