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
- NCT07577934Recruiting
Liposomal Bupivacaine for Pain Relief in Gallbladder Surgery
This trial tests a long-acting numbing medication (liposomal bupivacaine) injected around abdominal muscles during laparoscopic gallbladder removal to reduce pain after surgery. The goal is to see if it provides better pain control compared to standard approaches.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07579312Recruiting
Blood Test for Diagnosing Belly Infections in Kids and Adults
This study tests whether a simple blood test measuring RNA levels can help doctors quickly identify intra-abdominal infections (infections inside the belly) in patients with abdominal pain. If successful, it could help doctors decide faster whether imaging or surgery is needed.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 7 years+ - NCT07581080Recruiting
Biofield therapy to ease fatigue from cancer immunotherapy
This study tests whether Reiki—a hands-on healing practice—can help reduce severe tiredness in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy drugs. If it works, it could offer patients another way to manage fatigue alongside their cancer treatment.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07587320Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Pain Relief After Heart Bypass Surgery
This trial tests a new pain-management technique using nerve blocks (numbing medicine injected near nerves) to help reduce pain and opioid use after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a common heart surgery. The goal is to help you recover more comfortably with fewer strong pain medications.
Diyarbakır, DiyarbakırAges 18–80 - NCT07588087Recruiting
Shoulder Release Therapy for Frozen Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether adding a specific muscle-release technique to shoulder exercises helps reduce pain and improve movement in frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Frozen shoulder causes stiffness and pain that limits arm movement; this trial explores whether combining two physical therapy methods works better than standard care.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 35–70 - NCT07588230Recruiting
Nerve Block for Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery Pain
This study tests a targeted nerve block (pain-numbing injection) to help manage pain after minimally invasive heart valve surgery. Researchers want to see if this technique reduces pain and the need for opioid medications during recovery.
Diyarbakır, Outside of the USAges 18–75 - NCT07590050Recruiting
Catgut Embedding for Lower Back Pain and Blood Stasis
This trial tests catgut embedding (a traditional acupuncture technique using absorbable material) to treat chronic lower back pain caused by spine wear-and-tear, particularly for patients whose condition matches a traditional medicine pattern called 'blood stasis.' The goal is to see if this approach relieves pain and improves movement.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18–65 - NCT07590752RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Pain Relief Comparison for Abdominal Surgery
This trial compares two medications added to a numbing injection around your abdominal muscles during belly surgery to help manage pain after surgery. The study aims to find which combination works better and lasts longer.
Sahiwal, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–65 - NCT07590895Recruiting
Low-FODMAP Diet for Endometriosis Pain and Bowel Symptoms
This study tests whether a low-FODMAP diet (a way of eating that limits certain hard-to-digest foods) can reduce pelvic pain, improve quality of life, and help bowel symptoms in women with endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing pain and digestive problems.
MilanAges 18–45 - NCT07591233Recruiting
Pain Relief Injection During Laparoscopic Surgery
This trial tests whether injecting a numbing medication mixed with a steroid into the surgical area before making cuts can reduce pain after common laparoscopic procedures like gallbladder removal or hernia repair. The goal is to help patients recover with less pain and fewer pain medications.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07591324Recruiting
3D-Printed vs. Traditional Space Holders for Kids' Teeth
This study compares two types of dental devices that hold space in a child's mouth after baby molars fall out early. The research tests whether a newer 3D-printed version works as well as or better than the traditional wire-based device.
Ismailia, Ismailia GovernorateAges 7–9 - NCT07591584Recruiting
Digestive Enzyme Blend for Bloating and Gas Relief
This study tests whether a daily digestive enzyme supplement designed to break down certain hard-to-digest foods can reduce bloating and belly pain. You'll use a smartphone app to track your symptoms over several weeks to see if the enzyme helps.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07595718Recruiting
AI Study of Disease Patterns and Health Data
This research uses artificial intelligence to analyze health information from adults to better understand and predict when major diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer might develop. Your participation could help scientists discover new patterns that improve early detection.
Seoul, Seoul Special CityAges 30–60 - NCT07599254RecruitingPhase 4
Pain Relief After Root Canal Retreatment
This study tests two different ways of cleaning and treating a tooth that had a root canal treatment before. Researchers want to see which method causes less pain after the procedure.
KayseriAges 18–60 - NCT07600229Recruiting
Barefoot Walking vs. Standard Care for Heel Pain
This study compares barefoot walking to standard conservative care (like stretching and supportive shoes) for plantar fasciitis—a common cause of heel pain. Researchers want to see if walking barefoot helps reduce pain and improve function in people with persistent heel discomfort.
Carlow, Carlow CountyAges 18–70 - NCT07602283Recruiting
Music to Help with Pain and Memory Problems
This study tests whether listening to music can help reduce pain and improve thinking in people with early memory loss or mild dementia. Researchers will monitor brain activity, heart rate, and pain levels while you or your loved one participate in music sessions.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 50–80 - NCT07603323Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods for Meniscus Knee Surgery
This study compares two different numbing techniques (ACB and ACB combined with BiFeS) to see which one better controls pain after meniscus surgery. The meniscus is cartilage in your knee that can tear and cause pain.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07603960Recruiting
Cold therapy to ease endometriosis pelvic pain
This study tests whether exposing your whole body to very cold air (below freezing) can reduce chronic pelvic pain from endometriosis and improve your quality of life. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often causing pain.
Edinburgh, ScotlandAges 16 years+ - NCT07605754Recruiting
Nerve Surgery Results for Pain After Amputation
This study evaluates how well nerve surgery works for patients with severe, persistent pain in the area where a limb was amputated. Researchers will review outcomes to understand if this surgical approach helps reduce pain that hasn't responded to other treatments.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07611643Recruiting
Treating Jaw Clenching and Facial Pain With a Custom Bite Guard
This study tests whether a custom-made bite guard (called an occlusal splint) can help relieve jaw and facial pain caused by temporomandibular disorders—conditions affecting the jaw joint and muscles. Researchers will monitor how well the treatment works and how it affects your symptoms.
Roma, RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07612761Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods for Hip Fracture Surgery
This trial compares two different nerve-blocking techniques to help manage pain after hip fracture surgery. Both methods numb the area around your hip to reduce pain and may help you recover better.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07614945Recruiting
Reflexology for Pain and Sleep in Fibromyalgia
This study tests whether reflexology—a massage technique applied to specific points on the feet and hands—can help reduce pain and improve sleep in women with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia causes widespread muscle pain and sleep problems, and this trial explores whether reflexology might offer relief.
Al Mansurah, Dakahlia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07618676Recruiting
Nitrous Oxide vs Lidocaine for Pain Relief During Needle Procedures
This study compares two pain-relief methods—nitrous oxide gas (laughing gas) and lidocaine numbing cream—to see which works better when doctors need to place a needle in your vein. If you've never used nitrous oxide before and are generally healthy, you may be a good fit.
Belgrade, Savski VenacAges 18–65 - NCT07619651Recruiting
Pain relief methods after hypospadias repair in young boys
This trial compares two different numbing techniques to help manage pain after hypospadias surgery (a procedure to correct the urinary opening in boys). The goal is to find which method works better and is safer for young children.
KayseriAges 6 months–7 years
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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.
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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.