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
- NCT06555107Recruiting
Pain before emergency surgery and long-term pain after
This study looks at whether pain you feel before emergency surgery affects long-term pain after the surgery. It may help doctors find ways to prevent chronic pain in patients who have emergency orthopedic (bone/joint) or abdominal (belly) surgery.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06480786Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulator for diabetic nerve and artery pain
This study tests if a spinal cord stimulator (a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine) can relieve severe leg pain caused by diabetic nerve damage and poor blood flow. It may help people who have not found enough relief from other treatments.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19–89 - NCT06466941Recruiting
Understanding acute pain after surgery
This study surveys surgical patients about their pain and emotional experience to better understand acute pain. You may help by answering questions or sharing your story.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06387290RecruitingPhase 3
Mindfulness and pain management for chronic pain on opioids
This study tests whether adding mindfulness training to standard pain management visits can help people with chronic pain who are taking long-term opioids. It aims to improve pain relief and reduce opioid-related risks.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06299683Recruiting
Pain type and bladder pain syndrome treatment study
This study is testing if the type of pain you feel can help predict which treatments work best for interstitial cystitis (a condition that causes bladder pain and pressure). It may help match you with more effective care.
Franklin, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06306157Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Low dose naltrexone for complex regional pain syndrome
This trial tests whether a low dose of naltrexone, a medication that may help calm overactive immune and pain signals, can reduce pain and improve daily life in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a chronic condition that often causes severe pain and swelling.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT06208514Recruiting
Brief Pain Exposure Therapy for chronic pain conditions
This study tests a type of talk therapy called Brief Pain Exposure Therapy (BPET) for people with certain chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, lupus, or chronic low back pain. It aims to help reduce pain by changing how your brain responds to it.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT04982965RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study brain changes behind cannabis pain relief
This early study looks at how the brain may respond to cannabis to reduce long-lasting lower back pain. You may be asked to follow strict rules about cannabis, opioids, and safety checks (including MRI) to help researchers understand the brain mechanisms.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 21–65 - NCT04811209Recruiting
Testing better pain control and recovery after orthopedic surgery
This trial looks at how well a pain-control plan works after certain orthopedic surgeries and how it affects recovery and patient-reported outcomes. It may help determine what level of pain relief is meaningful to patients after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT06168058Recruiting
Pelvic vein embolization for chronic pelvic pain
This trial tests if blocking enlarged veins in the pelvis (called embolization) can reduce long-term pelvic pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. It may help women whose pain is worse when standing or walking and better when lying down.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18–75 - NCT04704297RecruitingPhase 4
Trigger point shots for low back muscle pain
This trial tests whether injecting sore “trigger points” in low back muscles helps improve chronic low back pain. It compares treatments in people with specific low back muscle pain patterns and excludes several other causes of pain.
Tacoma, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT02257723Recruiting
Testing combined Korean herbal and therapy for hospitalized spine or joint pain
This trial studies whether a combined complementary treatment approach helps people who are hospitalized for spine or joint problems. It may help reduce the types of pain that come from those areas.
Seoul, Gangnam-GuAges Any age - NCT04783454Recruiting
Preventing neck and back pain in teleworkers
This study tests ways to prevent neck and back pain in people who work at a computer from home or an office. If you qualify, you may be assigned to an intervention aimed at reducing pain and improving comfort.
Ghent, East FlandersAges 18–69 - NCT06360965Recruiting
Acupoint patch for pelvic pain after PID
This trial tests a skin patch treatment (acupoint application) placed on specific points of the body to help relieve ongoing pelvic pain from pelvic inflammatory disease. It may be a good option if you have moderate pain and ultrasound findings of tubal thickening or fluid.
BeijingAges 18–50 - NCT07827664Recruiting
How insomnia affects muscle pain from exercise
This study looks at how insomnia affects pain sensitivity and how much muscle pain people feel after exercise. It may help researchers understand the link between sleep and pain, which could lead to better treatments for people with insomnia.
Hong KongAges 18–60 - NCT06395428RecruitingPhase 4
Haloperidol for severe back pain in the ER
This study tests whether the medication haloperidol, given in the emergency room, can help relieve severe back pain that started on its own (not from an injury). It compares haloperidol to a common pain reliever called ketorolac.
Kalamazoo, MichiganAges 18–65 - NCT07801586Recruiting
Pain education with pre-surgery physical therapy for spine surgery recovery
This study tests whether adding pain neuroscience education to standard physical therapy before spinal surgery helps reduce pain and disability after surgery. This could help you recover better by understanding how pain works and learning coping strategies before your operation.
IslamabadAges 35–60 - NCT07789301Recruiting
Predicting severe pain after planned cesarean with spinal anesthesia
This study looks at how to predict severe pain after a planned cesarean delivery done under spinal anesthesia. It aims to find factors that may help doctors better manage pain after surgery.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–45 - NCT07791355Recruiting
Testing pain reprocessing therapy for chronic pain
This study tests a psychological treatment called Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) for people with chronic primary pain like fibromyalgia or back pain. It aims to see if this treatment is feasible and helpful in a specialist pain clinic.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT07766200Recruiting
Pain types in people with long-term low back pain
This study looks at different types of chronic low back pain. It aims to understand how pain affects people differently, which might help improve future treatments.
Kütahya, TürkiyeAges 18–70 - NCT07717151Recruiting
Preventing long-term pain after surgery for chronic opioid users
This trial tests a method to prevent chronic pain after surgery in people who already take opioids regularly. It may help reduce long-term pain and improve recovery.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07692126Recruiting
Neck pain and hand strength: core vs shoulder exercises
This study compares two types of exercises to see which better improves hand grip strength and neck pain. If you have had chronic myofascial neck pain (trigger points) in the upper shoulder muscle for over 6 months, this trial may help find which exercise works best for you.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 25–45 - NCT07696741Recruiting
Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain
This study tests a type of talk therapy called pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) for adults with chronic lower back pain. The goal is to see if PRT can help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT07694882Recruiting
Gentle pressure techniques for chronic neck pain
This study tests two different types of gentle pressure techniques (myofascial release) to see which one helps relieve long-term neck pain and improve everyday function. It is for people with chronic neck pain that isn't caused by a specific injury or disease.
Famagusta, HatayAges 18–45
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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.
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.