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
- NCT07411352Recruiting
Side-lying vs. Back-lying during labor for first-time mothers
This study compares lying on your side versus lying on your back during active labor to see if one position helps speed up labor. It is for first-time mothers with a healthy, full-term pregnancy and a baby in the head-down position, who have not yet had their water break.
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán DepartmentAges 18–45 - NCT07412522Recruiting
Pain relief injection for minimally invasive heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether a special injection between the ribs can reduce pain after minimally invasive heart bypass surgery. The injection is given before surgery to help with pain control and may reduce the need for strong pain medicines.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07413848Recruiting
Pain response monitor during urology procedures
This study tests a device that measures pain signals during urology procedures like cystoscopy or prostate biopsy. It may help doctors give you the right amount of sedation.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18 years+ - NCT07418944Recruiting
Surgery vs. non-surgery for leg pain from a slipped disc
This trial compares surgery to non-surgical treatments for people with leg pain caused by a lumbar disc herniation (slipped disc). It tests if surgery provides better relief after at least 6 weeks of symptoms.
HelsinkiAges 18–60 - NCT07423650RecruitingPhase 4
Continuous Nefopam infusion after pancreas surgery
This trial tests if giving a steady dose of a painkiller called nefopam through an IV can help manage pain after a Whipple procedure (pancreatoduodenectomy). It aims to see if this approach reduces the need for other pain medications and improves recovery.
Cluj-Napoca, ClujAges 18–80 - NCT07424209Recruiting
Hypnotic communication during heart catheterization study
This study tests whether talking in a special relaxed way (hypnotic communication) during a heart procedure can help you feel calmer and more comfortable. You may be able to join if you are at least 18, can understand Italian, and are already scheduled for a coronary angiogram.
Ponderano, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07425457Recruiting
Cold nerve treatment before knee replacement surgery
This trial tests a cold therapy on nerves before knee replacement to reduce pain. It may help you recover with less discomfort after surgery.
AthensAges 18 years+ - NCT07427862Recruiting
Virtual reality for kids having interventional radiology
This study tests if using virtual reality (VR) during interventional radiology procedures can help children feel more comfortable and less anxious. It is looking for children ages 8 and older who are in the normal range of development.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT07429669Recruiting
Comparing shoulder nerve blocks for pain and breathing
This study compares two different shoulder nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after shoulder surgery while also checking how they affect your breathing. If you are having a shoulder arthroscopy, you may be eligible to help find the safest and most effective pain control option.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07431892Recruiting
Pain after robotic vs. laparoscopic colon cancer surgery
This study compares pain levels after two types of minimally invasive colon cancer surgery: robotic and laparoscopic. It aims to see if one approach leads to less pain, which may help you recover more comfortably.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07434583Recruiting
Force sensor study for laryngeal surgery patients
This trial tests a force sensor tool used during laryngeal surgery (surgery on the voice box) via direct laryngoscopy (a tube inserted through the mouth). It may help surgeons apply the right amount of force to reduce tongue injuries.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07437469Recruiting
Binaural beats for pain and anxiety after surgery
This trial tests if listening to binaural beats (a type of sound therapy) after hip or knee replacement surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety. You would receive the sound therapy through headphones while in the recovery room.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT07439679Recruiting
Anxiety Before Double Jaw Surgery and Your Recovery
This trial studies how anxiety before double jaw surgery affects your body during surgery and your recovery (pain, swelling, and ability to open your mouth). Researchers will use a simple anxiety questionnaire to see if feeling anxious changes your surgical experience.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07440069RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief options for women during active labor
This trial compares the pain relief and effects of tramadol, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen), and a placebo in women during active labor. It aims to find which option works best and is safest for mothers and babies.
Tegucigalpa, Francisco Morazán DepartmentAges 15–45 - NCT07442188Recruiting
Comparing two numbing blocks for hernia surgery pain
This trial compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given before hernia surgery to see which one works better for pain after the operation. The blocks target muscles around the belly area to help you feel less pain and recover more comfortably.
Ankara, Yenimahalle\AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07442435Recruiting
Reiki for recovery after knee replacement surgery
This study tests whether adding Reiki (a gentle hands-on relaxation therapy) to standard care helps people feel better and recover more comfortably after a first-time knee replacement. It may be a good fit if you are having your first knee replacement, are not on certain medications, and haven't tried energy therapies before.
SinopAges 18 years+ - NCT07442721Recruiting
Comparing two types of nerve blocks for hip replacement pain
This study compares two different nerve block methods to see which provides better pain relief for people having a partial hip replacement. It will help doctors choose the best way to manage pain after surgery.
El Fayoum Qesm, Faiyum GovernorateAges 50–90 - NCT07445854Recruiting
Sensory mapping after nerve blocks for gallbladder surgery
This trial measures how different regional anesthesia techniques affect sensation on the skin. It may help doctors understand how to better manage pain after gallbladder surgery.
Samsun, IlkadımAges 18–75 - NCT07446517Recruiting
Laser therapy for knee or heel pain in young athletes
This study tests if low-level laser therapy can help teenagers with Osgood-Schlatter knee pain or Sever heel pain. It aims to reduce pain from sports, so you can keep playing.
Gdansk, PomeranianAges 10–17 - NCT07447193Recruiting
Pain perception by gender in adults with scoliosis
This study looks at how men and women with scoliosis experience pain differently. It involves questionnaires and simple movement tests to understand pain patterns.
BakuAges 18–45 - NCT07447700Recruiting
Massage therapy during radiation for breast cancer
This study tests if focused chair massages after each radiation treatment can help with pain, movement, and quality of life for breast cancer patients. You would receive massages during your radiation treatment period.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07448285RecruitingPhase 3
Platelet-rich plasma injection for chronic shoulder pain
This trial tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (a concentration of your own blood cells that may help healing) can reduce chronic shoulder pain. It's for people whose pain hasn't improved with standard painkillers and who have a specific shoulder tendon condition.
Barakaldo, BizkaiaAges 35–75 - NCT07450131Recruiting
Online music therapy for ongoing pain
This trial tests whether an online music therapy program can help people who have pain most days. You'll participate from home using a computer or tablet and a mobile phone.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07453485Recruiting
Electrical stimulation for Achilles tendon pain and function
This study tests if a brief session of neuromuscular electrical stimulation can reduce pain and improve function in people with Achilles tendon problems, such as midportion or insertional pain, or a healed rupture that happened at least 3 months ago.
Brasília, Federal DistrictAges 18–60
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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.