Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,142 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07150143Recruiting
Massage and exercises for chronic neck pain
This trial tests whether adding a special type of massage (connective tissue massage) and other physical therapies to standard neck stabilization exercises helps people with long-term neck pain feel better.
Ataşehir, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT05832918Recruiting
Core exercises plus brain tasks for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether doing core (stability) exercises along with simple cognitive (thinking) tasks can reduce long-lasting low back pain. It may help if your pain has lasted at least 3 months and you can safely take part in exercise.
Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic Of)Ages 18–55 - NCT07141082Recruiting
Art therapy for older adults with long-term back pain
This study tests whether expressive art therapy (like drawing, painting, or music) can help older adults manage chronic low back pain. It aims to reduce pain and improve quality of life without medication.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07138807Recruiting
Neck exercises for female nurses with neck pain
This study compares two types of neck exercises to see which works better for reducing neck pain and disability in female nurses. You may be able to join if you are a nurse with moderate neck pain and a tender spot in your upper back muscle, and haven't had treatment for it in the past month.
Faisalabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07144436Recruiting
Pain after stroke: brain scan and treatment study
This trial tests whether a special kind of brain scan (called tAN-fMRI) can help understand and treat pain that happens after a stroke. You may qualify if you had a stroke at least 6 months ago and are between 18 and 80 years old.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT07139483Recruiting
Preventing chronic phantom limb pain with mirror therapy and brain stimulation
This study tests whether combining mirror therapy (looking at a reflection of your healthy limb) with a gentle brain stimulation technique called tDCS can prevent phantom limb pain from becoming long-lasting. It is for people who recently had a limb amputated and are already starting to feel phantom pain.
Raanana, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT07141069Recruiting
Art therapy for adults with chronic low back pain
This study tests whether making art (art therapy) can help adults with ongoing low back pain feel better. You would take part in art sessions to see if this approach reduces pain and improves your quality of life.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–59 - NCT07130630Recruiting
Pain and activity confidence in Vietnamese knee osteoarthritis
This study tests a questionnaire that measures how confident people with knee osteoarthritis feel about doing daily activities despite pain. Your answers will help doctors better understand and support Vietnamese-speaking patients.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges 50 years+ - NCT07127380Recruiting
Comparing two types of spine surgery for disc-related low back pain
This study compares two different surgery methods (Mini-TLIF and MIDLIF) for treating low back pain caused by worn-out discs in the lower back. The goal is to see which one offers better recovery, fewer complications, and lower costs.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT07134699Recruiting
Back pain's effect on thinking in older adults
This study looks at how long-term lower back pain affects thinking skills like memory and attention in adults aged 60 to 85. Participants must speak Cantonese, be right-handed, and have normal thinking abilities. The study uses email or text for some tasks.
Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT07128043Enrolling by invitation
Cassava wax baths for trigger finger pain and function
This study tests whether warm baths made from cassava (tapioca) wax can reduce pain, improve hand function, and help with the catching or locking feeling in people with trigger finger. If you have trigger finger and no other major hand problems, this treatment may offer a gentle, non-surgical option.
Chiang Rai, Tha SutAges 40–70 - NCT07130812Recruiting
Blood flow restriction training for rowers with back pain
This study tests whether a special training technique called blood flow restriction can help rowers aged 13-20 with mild or recurring back pain. It involves wearing bands on your legs while rowing, which may help you build strength and recover while reducing pain.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 13–20 - NCT07128030Recruiting
Moderate exercise for pain in breast cancer survivors
This study tests whether moderate exercise (like brisk walking) can help reduce pain and sensitivity in breast cancer survivors. It's designed for women who have finished their main treatments and still have discomfort in their arm or shoulder on the side where they had surgery.
MadridAges Any age - NCT05009771Recruiting
Testing a pain-control method after C-section
This study looks at how to better manage pain after a C-section using spinal anesthesia and either a patient-controlled IV pain pump or a specific pain medicine (naldebaein). You may be able to join if you’re scheduled for a C-section at 37–40 weeks and can take the usual pain medicines.
New Taipei City, TaiwanAges 20–40 - NCT06053476Recruiting
Chest tube and pain care after lung surgery for collapsed lung
This study compares two ways to manage the chest tube and pain after surgery for a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). The goal is to find out which approach helps patients recover faster and with less pain.
VeldhovenAges 16 years+ - NCT07122453RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CNTX-3001 for severe chronic low back pain
This trial tests a medicine called CNTX-3001, given as a spinal injection, for people with long-term, severe low back pain that hasn't improved with other treatments.
Napa, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT07116109Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Plus Therapy for Pain and PTSD
This study tests whether a brain-stimulation headband (called tDCS) combined with a proven talk therapy for PTSD can help reduce both chronic pain and PTSD symptoms. It is for adults who have had chronic pain for at least 6 months and also have PTSD.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT07125027Recruiting
Exercise and mindfulness for sciatica pain
This study tests a program called Move-MORE that combines exercise and mindfulness to help people with nerve-related leg pain (sciatica) that has lasted at least 3 months. You would use the program at home, attend weekly video sessions for 8 weeks, and complete questionnaires and daily surveys to see if the program improves your pain and quality of life.
Portland, OregonAges 18–75 - NCT07118332RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Psilocybin for chronic pain in veterans who smoke
This trial tests if psilocybin can help veterans with chronic pain who also smoke cigarettes. You will take psilocybin in a controlled setting to see if it reduces pain and helps with smoking.
West Haven, ConnecticutAges 21–65 - NCT07122973Recruiting
Mapping itch and pain receptors on the skin
This study looks at how the skin senses itch and pain by applying a small amount of chili cream (capsaicin) to different spots. It may help doctors better understand pain and itch conditions in the future.
Gistrup, AalborgAges 18–60 - NCT07118722Recruiting
Quiet focus: mindfulness for pain and depression
This study compares two programs—mindfulness-based therapy and a general health program—to see which better helps older Black adults manage long-term pain and mild depression. It aims to find new ways to improve well-being.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50–120 - NCT07120763RecruitingPhase 3
Better pain control for kids with broken wrists
This trial compares different ways to manage pain for children who come to the emergency room with a broken wrist that needs to be reset. The goal is to find which pain medicine or numbing method works best and is safest for kids.
Buffalo, New YorkAges 3–17 - NCT07122843Recruiting
VR and AI meditation for hospital pain relief
This study tests if a virtual reality (VR) meditation program can help reduce pain in hospitalized patients. If you have at least moderate pain (4 out of 10 or higher) and can speak English or Spanish, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07120659Recruiting
Comparing vacuum and tactile massage for chronic neck pain
This study compares two types of massage (vacuum massage and tactile massage) to see which one works better for people with long-term neck pain. If you have had neck pain for at least 3 months, you may be able to join.
Tromsø, TromsAges 21–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,142 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.
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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.