Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,136 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06248216Recruiting
Virtual reality therapy for cancer treatment side effects
This study tests whether virtual reality (VR) can help ease common cancer-treatment side effects like pain, anxiety, sleep trouble, fatigue, or numbness. You may be able to join if you finished your main cancer treatment at least 3 months ago and have one of these symptoms.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–88 - NCT05519111RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabinoid treatment to lower inflammation and sickle pain
This Phase 2 study tests a cannabinoid medicine (dronabinol) to reduce inflammation and pain related to sickle cell disease. It may help you have less pain that interferes with daily life if you meet the study requirements and can safely avoid cannabis during the study.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06212661Enrolling by invitation
Study on migraine drugs and bladder symptoms
This study looks at how certain migraine treatments affect bladder symptoms like frequent or urgent urination. If you have hard-to-treat migraines and are starting a CGRP inhibitor or Botox injections, you may be able to join.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06228755Enrolling by invitation
Study on group integrative care for chronic pain
This study looks at how well group medical visits that combine different treatments (like mind-body approaches) work for people with chronic pain. It aims to make these visits more available and helpful.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06216717Recruiting
Study of electrode location for brain stimulation in chronic pain
This study looks at where electrodes are placed in the brain for people who have a device that stimulates the motor cortex to treat chronic nerve pain. The goal is to help improve how these devices are positioned for better pain relief.
Nice, Alpes MaritimesAges 18 years+ - NCT06214208Recruiting
Spinal stimulation frequencies for spasticity after spinal cord injury
This study tests how different frequencies of spinal stimulation affect spasticity, movement, and pain after a spinal cord injury. It may help if you have leg spasticity and no implanted devices.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 16 years+ - NCT06208267Recruiting
Tranexamic acid for pain and bleeding after hip or knee replacement
This study tests whether a medicine called tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen bleeding after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is for adults having their first joint replacement at St. Mary's Hospital.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06206486Recruiting
Gut germs and pain after kidney transplant
This study looks at whether the germs in your gut (microbiome) and certain chemicals in your blood affect pain after a kidney transplant. By joining, you may help doctors better understand and manage pain for future kidney transplant patients.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06213233RecruitingPhase 2
CBD oil for veterans with chronic pain
This study tests whether CBD oil can help veterans manage chronic pain. You would take a daily dose of CBD and report your symptoms using a smartphone app.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06223659RecruitingPhase 2
EMLA cream for pain during lymphoscintigraphy for skin cancer
This trial tests whether EMLA cream can reduce pain from injections needed to map lymph nodes for certain skin cancers. If you are scheduled for lymphoscintigraphy and sentinel lymph node biopsy, you may be eligible.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–99 - NCT05269212Recruiting
Help people with ongoing back pain return to work
This study looks at how to help people with long-lasting spinal pain (PSPS-Type II) get back to work. It may help by testing a plan for managing persistent pain so work becomes more doable.
GhentAges 18–60 - NCT05896826Recruiting
Magnetocardiography to better spot heart attack patients
This study tests whether magnetocardiography—a scan that measures heart signals using magnets—can more accurately identify myocardial infarction (heart attack). It may help doctors detect heart attacks faster and more accurately using safer, non-invasive testing.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–79 - NCT06182059Recruiting
Pain after knee replacement study
This study looks at long-term pain after total knee replacement surgery. It may help understand why some people have persistent pain and find ways to prevent it.
Monza, Monza BrianzaAges 18–85 - NCT06184945Recruiting
Behavioral and staffing strategies in the ICU
This study tests different ways of organizing care and supporting patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) to see if they can improve recovery and well-being. It focuses on adults who need a breathing tube and are in the ICU for at least a day.
Iowa City, IowaAges 19 years+ - NCT06200662Recruiting
Maternal Comfort for Pain Relief During Blood Draw in Preemies
This study tests whether a mother's comforting actions (like holding, talking, or breastfeeding) can reduce pain in very premature babies during a blood draw. It may help your baby feel less pain without extra medicine.
Strasbourg, Bas-RhinAges 7 months–8 months - NCT06169488Recruiting
Comparing fusion surgery to rehab for chronic low back pain
This trial compares two approaches for chronic low back pain caused by worn discs: lumbar fusion surgery versus a structured multidisciplinary rehabilitation program. It aims to see which treatment provides better long-term relief and function.
DrammenAges 20–65 - NCT06165991RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two types of numbing medicine for lung surgery pain
This trial compares two forms of a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) injected near the spine to reduce pain after lung surgery. It aims to find which works better for controlling pain after a lobectomy (removal of a lung lobe).
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06162403Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for chemo-related leg pain
This study tests whether a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to nerves in your leg can relieve pain caused by chemotherapy. If you have ongoing nerve pain in your legs from past chemo, this treatment might offer a new way to manage it.
Houston, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06134154Recruiting
Carbon dioxide gas for children's endoscopy
This study tests if carbon dioxide gas is safe and works well for children getting an endoscopy. An endoscopy is a procedure where a doctor uses a thin tube to look inside the body.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 6 months–18 years - NCT06146842RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief study for labor epidurals
This study tests two different epidural techniques to find the best dose of pain medicine for labor. It aims to improve comfort during childbirth.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT06153277Recruiting
Does swelling affect TENS treatment after knee replacement?
This trial studies how swelling (edema) in the knee after replacement surgery might change the way a TENS machine works. TENS is a device that uses mild electrical pulses to help with pain. The results could help doctors set the right TENS level for each patient.
KaramanAges 40 years+ - NCT06141902Enrolling by invitation
Herbal tea for stem cell donor well-being
This study tests whether a special herbal tea (Jing Si Herbal Drink) can help people who donate stem cells feel better physically and emotionally. It is for healthy stem cell donors who are willing to drink the tea as part of the study.
Hualien CityAges 20–55 - NCT02844751RecruitingPhase 2
Regenerative knee cell therapy for arthritis pain and swelling
This Phase 2 study tests a patient’s own (autologous) regenerative cell treatment to reduce knee pain and inflammation from osteoarthritis. It mainly looks at whether the treatment is safe and whether it can improve symptoms over time.
Grove City, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90 - NCT02844764RecruitingPhase 2
Cell therapy test for hip osteoarthritis pain and swelling
This trial tests an “autologous” regenerative cell treatment, meaning cells taken from you, to reduce hip osteoarthritis pain and inflammation. It checks safety first and looks for improvements in how you feel and move.
Grove City, PennsylvaniaAges 18–90
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,136 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.