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
- NCT06529874Recruiting
Pain, balance, and strength in children with sickle cell
This study looks at how children (ages 9-14) with sickle cell anemia or who are healthy handle pressure, balance, and strength. It aims to understand pain and movement better to help improve care.
GizaAges 9–14 - NCT07248813Recruiting
Home-based rehab program for chronic low back pain
This trial tests a telerehabilitation program you can do from home using a smartphone or computer. It aims to improve function and reduce pain for people with chronic low back pain compared to usual care.
México, TexcocoAges 18–60 - NCT05723081Recruiting
Study of stress, coping, and pain risk in Native Americans
This study looks at how stress and coping (“resilience”) may affect risk for pain. It may help researchers understand why some people develop ongoing, bothersome pain and how stress might play a role.
Tulsa, OklahomaAges 18 years+ - NCT07242872Enrolling by invitation
Screen addiction and pain after nose surgery
This trial looks at whether screen addiction affects pain levels after rhinoplasty (nose job). It will help doctors understand if screen habits influence recovery.
Tokat Province, Tokat ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07247552Recruiting
Personalized rTMS for chronic pain
This study tests if personalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, can help reduce chronic pain. It aims to find out if targeting specific brain areas based on your pain patterns works better than standard treatment.
GistrupAges 18–80 - NCT07247929Recruiting
Pain and swelling after third molar surgery
This trial compares two surgical methods for removing partially impacted wisdom teeth to see which causes less pain and swelling afterwards.
Islamabad, IslamabadAges 18–45 - NCT07243327Recruiting
Shockwave therapy vs standard rehab for hip pain
This trial compares two treatments—shockwave therapy and conventional physical therapy—for long-lasting pain on the outside of the hip, often called trochanteric pain syndrome. It aims to find which option works better for people whose hip pain has persisted for months.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07245303Recruiting
How Light Affects Pain in Chronic Pain
This study looks at how different kinds of light might change pain levels in people with chronic widespread pain, like fibromyalgia. By using brain scans (MRI), researchers hope to find new ways to manage pain without medication.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07241559Recruiting
Low back pain treatment study: injection and mobilization
This study tests two treatments for chronic low back pain: a special injection of dextrose (a sugar solution) guided by ultrasound, and a technique to mobilize the fascia (connective tissue) in the lower back. It aims to see if these help people who haven't found relief from standard treatments.
Ankara, AltındağAges 18–65 - NCT07240961Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after hip replacement
This study tests whether a nerve block injection in the back (called an erector spinae plane block) can provide better pain relief after a first-time hip replacement. It may help reduce the need for strong painkillers.
ManoubaAges 18–85 - NCT07245121Recruiting
Sugar water injections for chronic knee arthritis pain
This trial tests whether injecting a sugar-water solution around the nerves of the knee can reduce chronic pain from osteoarthritis. It is for people with long-term knee pain, stiffness, and cracking who have not had recent knee treatments or surgery.
Athens, AtticaAges 38 years+ - NCT06296979Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for shoulder pain from liver or gallbladder issues
This study tests if stimulating a nerve in the neck can reduce right shoulder pain caused by liver or gallbladder problems. It may offer a non-drug option for managing this type of pain.
Seville, SevillaAges 18 years+ - NCT06907810Recruiting
Study of fat molecules in long-term breast surgery pain
This trial looks at how certain natural fat molecules in your body might relate to long-term pain after breast cancer surgery. It could help doctors better understand and treat chronic pain in the future.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT07231419RecruitingPhase 3
Study of suzetrigine for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests an experimental pain drug called suzetrigine for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes that causes pain in the feet and legs). It aims to see if the drug can safely reduce pain over time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT07238478Recruiting
Supplement for menopause quality of life in postmenopausal women
This trial tests a dietary supplement to see if it can improve menopause-related symptoms, like hot flashes and joint discomfort, in healthy postmenopausal women.
Harrison, New YorkAges 50–70 - NCT07232511Recruiting
Cuff-assisted exercise for shoulder pain
This study tests whether using a blood pressure cuff during gentle shoulder exercises can help reduce pain and improve movement. It is for people with ongoing shoulder pain related to the rotator cuff (the muscles and tendons that help lift and rotate your arm).
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–65 - NCT07234396Recruiting
Animated video for kids having elbow pins removed
This trial tests whether watching a short animated video before getting metal pins removed from a broken elbow can help reduce pain and anxiety in children. It compares the video to the usual care, which is just talking to the child.
Karachi, SindhAges 4–12 - NCT07239427Recruiting
Brain stimulation with pain coping for fibromyalgia
This study tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation method (tDCS), combined with a pain coping program, can help reduce fibromyalgia pain. It compares two groups to see if adding brain stimulation makes the coping program more effective.
Valladolid, ValladolidAges 18 years+ - NCT06908200Recruiting
Radiofrequency for chronic pelvic pain with myofascial syndrome
This trial compares radiofrequency treatment, myofascial therapy, and no treatment to see which is most effective for women with chronic pelvic pain caused by tight or tender pelvic floor muscles. It aims to help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07222462Recruiting
Radiofrequency ablation for chronic low back pain
This study tests if radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that uses heat to block pain signals from the facet joints in your spine, can help people with long-term low back pain that hasn't improved with other treatments like physical therapy.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07227064RecruitingPhase 3
Methadone for pain relief after hip replacement surgery
This study tests whether a single dose of methadone given during hip replacement surgery can better control pain and reduce the need for other opioid painkillers afterward. It may help you recover with less pain and fewer side effects.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–75 - NCT07226700RecruitingPhase 3
Suzetrigine for pain after hip replacement surgery
This study tests an investigational pain medicine called suzetrigine to see how well it controls pain after total hip replacement surgery. It is for adults 18–80 who are having a first-time hip replacement and can receive spinal anesthesia.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07229495RecruitingPhase 4
Tegileridine for pain after scoliosis surgery in teens
This trial tests a new pain medicine, tegileridine, for teenagers having spine surgery for scoliosis. It aims to see if it controls pain well after the operation, and if it's safe.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 10–17 - NCT07223580RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid use for pain after kidney stone surgery
This trial tests if giving a corticosteroid during ureteroscopy (a scope procedure to remove kidney or ureter stones) can reduce pain afterward. If you are having this surgery and are not already on steroids or strong pain medicines, this study may help manage your recovery.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 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.