Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,138 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07809542Recruiting
Brain scans in people with muscle pain
This study looks at how the brain processes pain in people with muscle pain. Researchers will use special brain scans (MEG and MRI) to see if there are any differences in brain activity. This may help improve future treatments for chronic pain.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–70 - NCT07813429Recruiting
Neck posture and pain changes after sleeve gastrectomy
This study looks at how weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) may affect the position of your neck, how well your neck moves, and any neck pain you might have. You will be followed for a year to see if losing weight helps improve your neck health.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07813728Recruiting
Online therapy for young people with PTSD and chronic pain
This study tests an internet-based therapy that helps young people manage both post-traumatic stress and chronic pain. It aims to help you regain function in daily life by participating in weekly sessions online.
LundAges 15–24 - NCT07805928Recruiting
A guided pain plan after rib remodeling surgery
This study tests a step-by-step pain management plan guided by your pain scores after rib remodeling surgery. The plan uses a mix of medications to reduce pain safely and may help you recover with less discomfort.
BogotáAges 18–55 - NCT07804446Recruiting
Knee injection: comparing two needle angles for knee arthritis pain
This study compares two ways of giving a knee steroid injection to see which works better for pain and function in people with medial knee arthritis. You will get the injection as part of your normal care.
Bolingbrook, IllinoisAges 40 years+ - NCT07807852Recruiting
Shock wave therapy for CRPS after wrist fracture
This trial tests whether sound wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain from a chronic pain condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) that started after a wrist fracture. It might help reduce pain and improve recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT06518421Recruiting
Emotions and Memory in Chronic Facial Nerve Pain
This study looks at how emotions and memory are affected in people with chronic trigeminal neuralgia (a type of facial nerve pain). Participants will have an MRI scan and fill out questionnaires to help researchers understand the link between chronic pain and cognitive changes.
Toronto, OntarioAges 35–60 - NCT07799857Recruiting
Light therapy for pelvic pain registry
This study tracks people getting light therapy inside the vagina for chronic pelvic pain. It helps doctors learn if this treatment works and who it helps most.
Melbourne, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07799155Recruiting
Epidural steroid injection for leg pain from nerve compression
This study tests a common pain-relieving injection for people with nerve pain in the lower back and leg caused by a pinched nerve. It aims to see how well the injection reduces pain and improves quality of life.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07798180Recruiting
Ear stimulation for belly pain in teens
This study tests a small earpiece that sends gentle signals to help reduce belly pain in teens with disorders of the gut-brain interaction. It may offer a drug-free way to manage pain.
Columbus, OhioAges 12–18 - NCT07800364Recruiting
Tizanidine before leg surgery for better pain and sleep
This study tests whether taking a muscle relaxant called tizanidine before leg surgery improves pain control and sleep quality after the operation. It may help you recover more comfortably.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 21 years+ - NCT07792629Recruiting
Mirror therapy for postpartum recovery
This trial tests whether using mirror therapy during labor can improve postpartum recovery. It is for women who are at least 18, can read and write Turkish, and are having a vaginal delivery without complications.
Ağrı, AğriAges 18 years+ - NCT07797374Recruiting
Nausea, vomiting, and pain after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how patients feel after weight-loss surgery, specifically nausea, vomiting, and pain. It uses national registry data to understand these symptoms better, which may help improve care for future patients.
SundsvallAges 18 years+ - NCT07791134Recruiting
Effect of connective tissue massage on pain in fibromyalgia
This study is testing whether a special type of massage (connective tissue massage) can help reduce pain sensitivity in women with fibromyalgia. It aims to see if this massage therapy can improve pain symptoms.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07787741Recruiting
Cervical Epidural Injection for Chronic Neck Pain
This study tests a cervical epidural block (an injection into the neck area) as a treatment for chronic neck pain. It aims to see if this injection can help reduce pain in people with nerve-related neck pain.
Adapazarı, SakaryaAges 18–55 - NCT07785973Recruiting
Comparing two root canal fillings for pain and healing
This study compares two types of root canal filling materials to see which one causes less pain after the procedure and helps the infection at the tooth root heal better. It focuses on upper front teeth with an active infection.
MinyaAges 20–40 - NCT07789340Recruiting
Radiofrequency treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain
This study compares two types of radiofrequency treatment to reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis. It may help people whose knee pain has not improved with other treatments like physical therapy or injections.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 50 years+ - NCT07785804Enrolling by invitation
Testing a smartphone app for preventing and treating low back pain in nurses
This study tests a smartphone app called SelfBack to see if it helps prevent and manage low back pain in nurses. If you join, you'll use the app and answer questionnaires online over some time.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18–18 - NCT07791784Recruiting
Pain relief and shoulder exercises for shoulder pain
This study tests a program that combines pain management education with shoulder exercises to help people with long-lasting shoulder pain. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain and improves daily function.
Ballerup MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07787871Recruiting
Acupressure for pain after laparoscopic hernia repair
This study tests whether acupressure can reduce pain after laparoscopic hernia repair surgery. If you are having this type of surgery, acupressure might help you manage pain without extra medication.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT07776275Recruiting
Headache study comparing neck pain patients with healthy people
This study looks at physical differences between people with cervicogenic headache (a headache that starts in the neck), people with chronic neck pain without headache, and healthy controls. By comparing these groups, researchers hope to better understand what causes the headache and which physical features are specific to it.
Istanbul, SefaköyAges 25–60 - NCT07777627Recruiting
Comparing two spinal pain relievers after lumbar spine surgery
This trial compares two different medications (morphine and dexmedetomidine) given through a spinal injection to see which provides better pain relief after lumbar spine surgery. If you qualify, you will receive one of these treatments or a placebo to help manage your pain after the operation.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 21–60 - NCT07781930Recruiting
Comparing two pain blocks after kidney laparoscopy
This study compares two types of pain-relieving injections given during kidney surgery to see which one works better. It may help reduce pain after surgery and improve recovery.
CairoAges 18–40 - NCT07780942Recruiting
Testing a smartwatch for detecting heart attacks in people with chest pain
This study is testing how well a smartwatch can detect a specific type of heart attack (STEMI) in people who come to the hospital with chest pain. It aims to see if the smartwatch's ECG feature is accurate compared to standard hospital tests.
Cartagena, MurciaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,138 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.