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
- NCT07509671Recruiting
Can a diet help painful diabetic nerve pain?
This study tests whether a special diet can help reduce pain caused by nerve damage from Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. You may qualify if you have painful diabetic neuropathy and are looking for a non-medication approach.
Hendersonville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07511959Enrolling by invitation
Blood-derived treatment for chronic jaw pain
This trial tests whether a treatment made from your own blood (platelet-rich plasma exosomes) can help relieve long-term jaw joint pain and improve function. If you qualify, you would receive injections directly into your jaw area.
WroclawAges 18 years+ - NCT07511751Recruiting
Comparing treatments for myofascial pain syndrome
This trial compares three different treatments to find which works best for long-term back pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome, a condition where tight muscle knots cause pain. It is for people who have not found relief with standard treatments.
Adapazarı, SakaryaAges 18–65 - NCT06436378Recruiting
Music Therapy for Chronic Pain Patients
This study tests whether listening to music can help people with chronic pain feel better. It is for people who are already being treated at the pain clinic at CHU de Québec-Université Laval and can attend a few sessions at the university.
Québec, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT07502209Recruiting
Two types of nerve treatment for chronic shoulder pain
This study compares two methods of treating chronic shoulder pain by using a needle to deliver a special type of electrical pulse to a nerve in the shoulder. The goal is to find which method provides better pain relief for people with shoulder pain from a rotator cuff problem.
AnkaraAges 40–80 - NCT07499024Recruiting
TWIST score for testicular torsion in adults with scrotal pain
This study checks how well a scoring tool (TWIST) can tell if testicular torsion is likely in adults with sudden scrotal pain. If you have sudden pain in your scrotum, you may be eligible to help test this tool in the emergency room.
Linköping, Östergötland CountyAges 18–40 - NCT07506200Recruiting
Nerve retraining for neck and arm pain
This trial tests if special exercises that retrain your nerves can reduce neck and arm pain and improve movement. It is for people who have had pain for at least 3 months and meet specific physical exam findings.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–50 - NCT07499687Recruiting
Gentle injection technique for less pain
This study tests a special way of giving a muscle injection (called the TPR technique) to see if it causes less pain and is more satisfying for patients. If you need an injection, this may make the experience more comfortable.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06766240Recruiting
MRI for low back pain in middle-aged women
This trial is studying how well MRI can evaluate low back pain in women between 40 and 60 years old. It may help doctors better understand the cause of your pain.
SohagAges 40–60 - NCT07490938Recruiting
Acupuncture for joint pain from breast cancer hormone therapy
This trial compares two types of acupuncture (electroacupuncture and ear acupressure) with standard care to see if they can help relieve joint pain caused by hormone therapy for breast cancer. It may be a good option if you have ongoing joint pain and are continuing hormone therapy.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07497425Recruiting
Exercise and Immune Response in Chronic Back Pain
This study looks at how a single session of exercise affects your immune system and nervous system. It may help researchers find new ways to treat chronic low back pain.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–75 - NCT07497711RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Virtual treatment for menstrual cramps
This study tests a virtual (app-based) approach to help manage menstrual cramps. It is for people with regular periods who have moderate to severe cramp pain and want to try a non-medication option.
SingaporeAges 16–35 - NCT07491354Recruiting
Predicting chronic pain after ICU trauma
This study looks at how biological, psychological, and social factors might help predict long-term pain after a traumatic injury that required ICU care. If you are an adult with a serious injury and at least one broken bone, you may be eligible.
MontpellierAges 18 years+ - NCT07496203Recruiting
BETY program after knee injections for osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a special exercise and education program called BETY helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel better after getting a knee injection. You may qualify if you had a knee injection in the last month and have moderate knee arthritis.
Ankara, SamanpazarıAges 18 years+ - NCT07491146RecruitingPhase 2
Study of HSK55718 for pain after abdominal surgery
This trial tests a new medicine, HSK55718, to see if it safely reduces pain after planned abdominal surgery. It is for adults who have moderate or severe pain after surgery and are otherwise in good health.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT07490366Recruiting
Exercise vs needle treatment for shoulder muscle pain
This study compares three treatments for long-term shoulder muscle pain: exercises, dry needling (tiny needles into tight muscle spots), and a numbing shot between muscle layers. It aims to find which works best for myofascial pain syndrome.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–55 - NCT07496099Recruiting
Comparing two muscle-release therapies for low back pain
This study compares two types of gentle muscle-release techniques—post-isometric relaxation and myofascial release—to see which better relieves low back pain caused by lower cross syndrome, a common muscle imbalance. If you have ongoing back pain and tight hamstrings, this trial may offer a drug-free treatment option.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–45 - NCT07496086Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for stomach surgery pain
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one reduces pain better after laparoscopic stomach cancer surgery. If you qualify, you'll help doctors find the best way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
YinchuanAges 18 years+ - NCT06765278Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery pain relief
This trial compares three different types of nerve blocks to manage pain after shoulder arthroscopy. The goal is to find which block works best for reducing pain and improving recovery.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT06773715Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain from sickle cell disease
This study tests if using virtual reality (VR) can help children and teens with sickle cell disease feel better during a severe pain episode. You would use VR while in the hospital to see if it reduces your pain.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 8–21 - NCT05972837Recruiting
Home electrical stimulation for long-lasting neck muscle pain
This trial studies whether a home-based electrical stimulation device placed on the neck can reduce pain for people with long-lasting neck muscle pain. It may help if your pain has lasted at least 2 months and is moderate to severe.
New Taipei CityAges 20–60 - NCT07489014Enrolling by invitation
Therapy techniques for neck pain relief
This trial tests two hands-on treatments—gentle joint movement and soft tissue release—to see which better helps long-lasting neck pain. It could offer pain relief without surgery or strong medications.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07482709RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nerve block with or without ketamine for hysterectomy pain
This study compares two ways to reduce pain after a hysterectomy: a standard nerve block with bupivacaine (a numbing medicine) versus the same block plus ketamine (a medicine that can boost pain relief). The goal is to see if adding ketamine provides better comfort after surgery.
Karachi, SindhAges 25–65 - NCT07483190Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy
This study tests a nerve block called M-TAPA to reduce pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy. It may help you need less pain medicine and recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–70
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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.