Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,135 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07324109Recruiting
Testing a system for phantom limb pain after leg amputation
This trial is testing a system called Suralis to see if it can help evaluate phantom limb pain — pain that feels like it's coming from a missing leg. It's for people who have had a leg amputated below or above the knee, use a prosthetic regularly, and have daily pain scoring at least 3 out of 10.
Wiesbaden, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT07321483Recruiting
Reflex therapy for jaw pain
This trial tests if a special reflex therapy can help people with jaw muscle pain that isn't caused by joint damage. It might be a new way to reduce discomfort and improve function.
OlomoucAges 18 years+ - NCT07318987Recruiting
Nerve release surgery for knee pain relief
This study tests if surgically releasing a nerve in the knee (the saphenous nerve) can reduce pain in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). If you've had anterior knee pain for at least six weeks and the nerve test is positive, this trial may offer relief.
CairoAges 18–35 - NCT07317518Recruiting
Taping for chronic low back pain
This trial tests two different kinesio taping methods for people with chronic low back pain. The goal is to see how taping affects the fascia (connective tissue) in the lower back and whether it can help relieve pain.
Center, Kirşehi̇rAges 18–65 - NCT07324538Recruiting
Movement training with coaching and touch for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether combining movement control exercises with verbal and manual cues (coaching and gentle touch) can improve how your back moves and reduce pain. It's for people with long-lasting (more than 12 weeks) low back pain that is not linked to a specific cause.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT07318116Enrolling by invitation
Cabbage Leaf for Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
This study tests whether applying cabbage leaves to the knee can reduce pain in people with knee osteoarthritis. If you have had knee pain for at least 6 months and are not allergic to cabbage, you may be able to join.
Şirnak, MerkezAges 18–80 - NCT07322445Recruiting
Study of neck and shoulder pain with special MRI
This study uses special MRI scans to look at muscles and nerves in people with long-term neck or shoulder pain caused by trigger points (tender spots in muscles). The goal is to understand what happens in the body with this type of pain—so doctors can find better ways to treat it.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18–80 - NCT07319078Recruiting
Online treatment for kids with stomach pain
This study tests an internet-based program to help children and teens with certain long-term stomach conditions, like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or ongoing stomach pain. It aims to see if online tools can reduce symptoms and improve daily life.
StockholmAges 8–17 - NCT04273828Recruiting
Study of muscle changes in chronic low back pain surgery
This study looks at how muscle degeneration relates to nerve-related symptoms in people with chronic low back pain. You may be eligible if you’ve tried non-surgical care but still need surgery to relieve nerve pressure.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07311369RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new pain tablet after abdominal surgery
This trial tests a new pain tablet (HL-1186) for people having abdominal surgery. It aims to see if the tablet is safe and works well to manage pain after the operation.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT06515925Recruiting
Virtual group program for managing chronic pain
This study tests a virtual group program that combines medical care with integrative approaches like mindfulness and gentle movement to help adults manage chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Malden, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07315308Recruiting
Nerve block before heart surgery and painkiller use
This study tests whether a numbing injection in the chest before heart surgery can reduce the amount of pain medicine needed during the operation. It may help you manage pain better and recover more comfortably.
Gaziantep, SahinbeyAges 18–65 - NCT07308951Recruiting
Electrical acupoint stimulation for chronic cancer pain relief
This trial tests if a small, patient-controlled device that sends mild electrical pulses to acupoints (like acupuncture without needles) can improve quality of life for people with ongoing cancer pain. It may offer a drug-free way to manage pain at home.
Zhejiang, HangzhouAges 18–80 - NCT07307703Recruiting
TENS for pain and anxiety after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether TENS, a mild electrical therapy, can reduce pain and anxiety after gallbladder removal. If you are having planned gallbladder surgery and are in good health, you may be able to participate.
Niğde, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07310004Recruiting
VR vs Music for Breast Biopsy Anxiety
This trial compares using a virtual reality headset versus listening to relaxing music to help lower your anxiety and pain during a breast biopsy. Both methods are non-drug ways to help you feel more comfortable during the procedure.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06875804Recruiting
Compressive release for knee cap tracking in knee pain
This trial tests a hands-on therapy called compressive myofascial release for the muscle on the outside of your thigh. It aims to see if it helps with kneecap tracking problems that cause pain during daily activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT06875856Recruiting
Cailliet and Kendall exercises for neck pain relief
This study compares two types of exercises to see which is better at reducing long-lasting neck pain. If you have had moderate neck pain for over 3 months without arm pain, this may help you find the best way to feel better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–40 - NCT04666714RecruitingPhase 3
Tested a new medicine to reduce diabetic nerve pain
This Phase 3 study tests Praga formulation to see if it safely reduces nerve pain caused by diabetes. You may qualify if you’re an adult with painful diabetic neuropathy and have certain symptom and pain scores on questionnaires.
Campinas, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06155916Recruiting
Sleep and nerve pain: a pregabalin study
This study tests whether a nerve pain medication (pregabalin) helps people with long-term nerve pain sleep better. It involves brain scans to see how the medication affects the brain.
Helsinki, HUSAges 18–75 - NCT07298109Recruiting
Diaphragm Release for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests if releasing tension in the diaphragm muscle can help reduce chronic low back pain. It may be a treatment option for people whose back pain has lasted at least 12 weeks and has no clear cause.
KarabükAges 18–65 - NCT07304557Recruiting
Exercise therapy for jaw joint disorders
This study tests whether specific exercises can reduce pain and improve jaw and tongue function in people with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). It may help if you have jaw pain or clicking and have not had recent neck or jaw therapy.
Ankara, ALTINDAGAges 18–65 - NCT07301632RecruitingPhase 2
MDMA for severe chronic nerve pain
This trial tests if MDMA, combined with psychotherapy, can help people with severe chronic nerve pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments. You'll receive either MDMA or a placebo to see if it safely reduces pain and improves your quality of life.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07305025Recruiting
Acupuncture for pelvic pain in endometriosis
This trial tests if electro-acupuncture can help reduce pelvic pain in women with suspected endometriosis. You would receive acupuncture treatments and be followed to see if your pain improves.
TrondheimAges 18–45 - NCT07300735Recruiting
Can citrus compounds or allergy meds prevent G-CSF bone pain?
This study tests whether taking a combination of two natural compounds (diosmin and hesperidin) similar to those from citrus fruits, or the allergy medicine loratadine, can prevent or reduce bone pain caused by G-CSF injections—a common treatment to boost white blood cells in people with blood cancers.
AlexandriaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,135 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.