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
- 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 - NCT07302048Recruiting
Mobile pain management support for kids with intellectual disabilities
This study tests a mobile program that helps manage pain in children and young adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, or multiple disabilities. It aims to see if the program improves pain relief and works well with their care team.
BrestAges Up to 24 years - NCT07301177Recruiting
Magnetic stimulation for veterans with nerve pain after injury
This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation treatment can help veterans with long-term nerve pain after an injury or surgery. It may offer a drug-free option to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07298941RecruitingPhase 2
Sleep treatment to help with chronic low back pain
This study tests if improving sleep can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and cope with pain. It involves a sleep-focused treatment program and looks at how it affects your overall well-being.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07302958Recruiting
Comparing remote, in-person, and mixed exercise for neck pain
This trial compares three ways to treat chronic neck pain: doing exercises at home with remote guidance, doing them in a clinic with a therapist, or a mix of both. It aims to find which method works best for people with ongoing neck pain.
CairoAges 20–45 - NCT07293780Recruiting
TMS for nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This trial tests whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation, can help relieve nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. It is for those who have had chronic nerve pain for at least 6 months that hasn't improved with standard treatments.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–65 - NCT07290517Recruiting
Using Carevix device for pain during IUD insertion
This trial tests if a special device called Carevix can make IUD insertion less painful. You may be able to join if you are scheduled to get an IUD placed and your provider plans to use the Carevix device.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT07294651Recruiting
Needle treatment for chronic neck pain
This trial is testing a procedure called percutaneous electrolysis, where a tiny needle is used to treat painful trigger points in the upper neck muscles. It may help people with long-lasting neck pain.
SivasAges 18–70 - NCT07296653RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Prolotherapy for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a treatment called prolotherapy, which uses injections of a sugar solution into specific acupuncture points to help relieve chronic low back pain. It is for people who have had low back pain for at least 3 months, have not had previous back surgery, and have not received similar injections recently.
Athens, AtticaAges 35 years+ - NCT07293975Recruiting
Pain relief during brace removal with TENS or vibration
This study tests two drug-free methods—gentle electrical stimulation (TENS) and high-frequency vibration—to see if they can reduce pain when braces are removed.
BaghdadAges 15–35 - NCT06777875Recruiting
How genes affect pain after surgery in children
This trial looks at how certain genes may affect how children feel pain after surgery. The goal is to understand if differences in your DNA can help doctors manage pain better for each child.
BeirutAges 8–18 - NCT07285083Recruiting
Pain relief after abdominal surgery: comparing two numbing medicines
This study compares two numbing medicines (bupivacaine alone vs. bupivacaine plus dexmedetomidine) to see which provides better pain relief after abdominal surgery. If you are having a planned abdominal operation, this trial may help improve your recovery comfort.
Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab ProvinceAges 21–45 - NCT06761989Recruiting
Comparing two ways to control pain after Whipple surgery
This study compares two ways to manage pain after a Whipple procedure: one is a shot of morphine into the fluid around the spine, and the other is a small tube placed under the skin at the surgical cut that delivers pain medicine continuously. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07280195Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Comparing pain relief after shoulder replacement
This study compares two ways to manage pain after shoulder replacement surgery: a long-acting numbing medicine (ZYNRELEF) versus a temporary nerve block catheter. It aims to see which provides better pain control and recovery.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07280338Recruiting
Emotional intelligence and chronic face pain study
This study looks at how emotional intelligence (understanding and managing emotions) relates to chronic pain in the face or jaw. If you have temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) or have no chronic pain, you may be able to join and help researchers learn more.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT05706103Recruiting
Exercise therapy for recurrent low back pain with brain changes
This trial studies whether a specific exercise program can improve recurrent low back pain by changing activity in muscles and the brain. If you have non-specific low back pain that comes and goes over time, you may be asked to do exercises and undergo brain and muscle testing (including MRI).
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 18–45 - NCT06483035Recruiting
Treating phantom limb pain with visual simulation therapy
This study tests a computer-based therapy that uses visual exercises to help reduce phantom limb pain after amputation. If you have chronic pain in a missing limb, this treatment might offer relief without medication.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06889987Recruiting
Pain block comparison for kidney surgery patients
This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided pain blocks for cancer patients having a kidney removed. It aims to find which block provides better pain control after surgery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07274215Recruiting
Nerve block injection for pain and nausea after sleeve gastrectomy
This study tests a special numbing injection (called a paragastric block) to see if it reduces pain and nausea after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. If you are having this weight-loss surgery, the injection might help you feel better and recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07270588Recruiting
MobACT: Online support for chronic pain
This trial tests an internet-based program to help people manage chronic pain. You participate from home using a computer or tablet.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07271030Recruiting
Cannabidiol suppositories for sexual pain
This trial studies whether cannabidiol (CBD) suppositories can help with pain during sex. If you have sexual pain and have used CBD before without a reaction, you may be able to join.
LondonAges 18–100 - NCT07270406Recruiting
Healthy habits for better sleep in people with HIV and pain
This study tests a healthy behaviors program to help prevent insomnia in people with HIV who also have ongoing pain. If you have trouble sleeping and chronic pain, this program may help improve your sleep and well-being.
St Louis, MissouriAges 25–65 - NCT07276542RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Ketamine for phantom limb pain: a six-month outpatient study
This study tests whether ketamine, given as an outpatient treatment, can reduce phantom limb pain over six months. You would come to a clinic for multiple ketamine sessions, with at least a week between each session, and be followed for a year.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07269925Recruiting
How different electrical frequencies affect muscle strength and pain
This study tests whether changing the electrical frequency during a type of nerve stimulation (percutaneous neuromodulation) can improve muscle strength and reduce pain sensitivity in people with a hidden muscle knot (trigger point) in the shoulder blade area.
Krakow, PolandAges 18–65
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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.