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
- NCT06918535Recruiting
Relaxation vs muscle technique for neck pain in computer users
This study compares two therapies for neck pain in people who use computers for long hours. The goal is to see which method better reduces pain and stiffness from tight neck muscles.
Karachi, SindhAges 20–45 - NCT06957743Recruiting
Meditation and hypnosis for older adults with chronic pain
This study tests whether mindfulness meditation or self-hypnosis can help older adults manage chronic pain. You'll attend training sessions and have brain scans (EEG and MRI) to see how these techniques affect pain.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 60 years+ - NCT06961396Recruiting
Virtual reality for period pain relief
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help reduce pain during menstruation in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods not caused by another condition). It may offer a drug-free option for managing period discomfort.
IsmailiaAges 13–20 - NCT06963658Recruiting
Isometric Exercise and Pain Sensitivity in Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether a simple, still (isometric) exercise can reduce how sensitive you are to pain. It is for adults with long-term low back pain who can safely do physical therapy exercises.
Bisha, 'Asir RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT06964243Recruiting
Brain stimulation for nerve pain relief
This trial tests if mild magnetic pulses to the brain area controlling movement can safely reduce nerve pain from damaged peripheral nerves.
Créteil, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–80 - NCT06969456Recruiting
Exercise and nerve stimulation for chronic back pain
This study looks at whether combining exercise with a type of nerve stimulation (called neuromodulation) can help people with long-term spinal pain that has nerve involvement. It may be an option if you have had pain for at least 6 months and it is severe.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–70 - NCT06973837Recruiting
Brain study on chronic back pain and insomnia
This study looks at how the brain works in people with chronic low back pain and/or chronic insomnia. It compares these groups to healthy volunteers using MRI and pain tests.
LeuvenAges 18–60 - NCT06978166Recruiting
Digital therapy for chronic pain and mood
This study tests a smartphone app that gives you personalized tips and exercises to help manage chronic pain along with depression or anxiety. It is designed for adults ages 45 and older and aims to see if these digital check-ins can improve how you feel day to day.
St Louis, MissouriAges 45 years+ - NCT06978426Recruiting
Grip strength test for wrist pain in e-sports athletes
This trial is for professional e-sports athletes ages 18–30 who game at least 35 hours a week. It uses a handheld device to measure grip strength in both hands to predict who might get wrist pain from gaming.
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza GovernorateAges 18–30 - NCT06982989Recruiting
Wearable light therapy for pelvic pain
This study tests a wearable device that uses LED light to treat pelvic pain. It may be an option for people who want a non-medicine approach to managing their pain.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–35 - NCT06986122Recruiting
Testing virtual reality to help with pain
This study tests whether virtual reality can help change how you feel pain. You'll be asked to complete tasks and rate your experience.
Hanover, New HampshireAges 18–55 - NCT06994559Recruiting
Music with ketamine for chronic pain
This study tests if listening to music during ketamine infusions helps reduce chronic pain better than ketamine alone. It is for people already getting ketamine infusions for non-cancer pain.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06999395Recruiting
Virtual program for pelvic pain with vestibulodynia
This study tests whether a virtual program can help reduce pelvic pain and improve sexual experiences in people with a specific type of pain called provoked vestibulodynia. It is a completely online program, so you can participate from home.
Kingston, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07001631Recruiting
EMDR for pain relief in children with sickle cell disease
This trial tests if EMDR therapy can help children with sickle cell disease reduce pain interference in daily life. If you or your child has sickle cell disease and experiences significant pain, this study may offer a new way to manage it.
AmsterdamAges 6–18 - NCT07004166Recruiting
New injection techniques to reduce pain and leakage
This study tests two different injection methods (TPR and Z-track) to see if they cause less pain and less medication leakage when giving the painkiller diclofenac sodium into the hip muscle.
SivasAges 18–40 - NCT07008105Recruiting
One session therapy for chronic pain
This study tests whether a single 90-minute online session can help people with chronic pain feel better. If you live with ongoing pain and want to try a brief psychological approach without medication, you may be a good fit.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07022821RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two pain medicines after planned C-section
This study tests two medications, dexmedetomidine and ketamine, to see which one works better for pain after a planned C-section. If you're having a scheduled C-section and are generally healthy, this trial could help find better pain relief options.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50 - NCT07024199RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief for children with acute pancreatitis
This trial compares three common pain relievers (paracetamol, ibuprofen, and metamizole) to see which works best for children with acute pancreatitis. It aims to help your child feel better faster with fewer side effects.
WarsawAges 3–18 - NCT07048366Recruiting
Mindfulness in a museum for fibromyalgia pain relief
This study tests whether a mindfulness program held in a museum setting can help women with fibromyalgia feel less pain and improve their quality of life. You would attend sessions in a museum and practice mindfulness techniques.
Chieti, AbruzzoAges 18–60 - NCT07048522Recruiting
Nimodipine before bowel cancer surgery
This trial tests if giving nimodipine before and after surgery for bowel cancer can help improve recovery and reduce pain. It may be a good fit if you meet the age and health requirements.
Pátrai, AchaeaAges 18–75 - NCT07057128Recruiting
Do nerve issues occur in shoulder pain syndrome?
This study looks at whether nerve-related symptoms are common in people with subacromial pain syndrome (a type of shoulder pain). You may qualify if you have shoulder pain that has lasted at least 3 months, with moderate to severe pain in the past week, and if you haven't had shoulder surgery or certain other shoulder problems.
Izmir, İzmirAges 19 years+ - NCT07073846RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine and dexmedetomidine for pain after weight-loss surgery
This study tests whether adding two medicines (lidocaine and dexmedetomidine) to your anesthesia during weight-loss surgery can reduce pain, swelling, and stress on the body. It might help you have a smoother recovery.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–60 - NCT07080788Recruiting
Native American Pain Risk Study: Smoking Cessation
This study looks at how quitting smoking affects pain in Native American adults. Eligible participants are daily smokers who own a smartphone and do not have heart problems or chronic pain.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07090551Recruiting
Mouthguard for jaw and neck muscle pain from grinding
This study tests whether a custom mouthguard (occlusal splint) can reduce pain and tension in the jaw and neck muscles. It is for people with bruxism (teeth grinding) and myofascial pain, a type of muscle pain in the jaw area.
IstanbulAges 18–50
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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.
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.