Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,263 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06644807Recruiting
Neuromodulation for phantom limb pain after amputation
This trial tests a new approach to suppress phantom limb pain using neuromodulation methods. It may help people who have had a limb amputated and continue to experience persistent pain.
Moscow, MoscowAges 18–65 - NCT06647615Recruiting
Virtual reality for stomach pain in Crohn's disease
This study tests if using a virtual reality (VR) program can help reduce stomach pain in people with Crohn's disease that is not currently active. You will try the VR experience and report how your pain changes.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06650631Recruiting
Heat treatment for knee pain from arthritis
This study tests if a heat treatment device can help reduce knee pain caused by arthritis. It involves people with moderate pain who can walk without help and have a recent knee X-ray.
Gravesano, SwitzerlandAges 19–69 - NCT06655337Recruiting
Testing a smartphone app for managing hospital discharge
This study tests whether a smartphone app called Medidux helps you manage your symptoms and discharge from the hospital if you came in with coughing, back pain, or belly discomfort. You'll use the app to report how you're feeling, and the care team can check in with you after you leave.
Horgen, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06656156Recruiting
Stretching technique for chronic low back pain relief
This trial tests a physical therapy stretching method called PNF on the hip and hamstring muscles to see if it reduces chronic low back pain. It may help if you have had non-specific low back pain for over 3 months with tightness in your hips or legs.
Karachi, SindhAges 15–40 - NCT06659731Recruiting
Pain testing in children with autism
This study measures how children with autism experience pain using simple tests like warmth or pressure. It helps researchers understand sensory differences in autism.
Brindisi, BRAges 5–17 - NCT06661681Recruiting
Cognitive functional therapy for chronic shoulder pain
This study tests a new type of therapy called Cognitive Functional Therapy (CFT) for people with ongoing shoulder pain. It focuses on how you move and think about your pain, and aims to help you manage better without surgery or injections.
João Pessoa, ParaíbaAges 18–60 - NCT06663956RecruitingPhase 3
Web app for cancer pain management study
This trial tests whether a special website or app can help people with cancer do a better job managing their pain. If you have moderate or severe cancer pain that needs morphine and you can use a simple app to track your symptoms, this may help you feel better.
Chengdu, SichuanAges Any age - NCT06665204Recruiting
Knee pain treatment study for active military
This study tests whether following a standard treatment guide helps active-duty service members with kneecap pain feel better. You would receive physical therapy and be monitored for a few weeks.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06665867Recruiting
Video Follow-Up for Kids With Stomach Pain
This trial tests whether video consultations (video calls) are a good option for follow-up appointments in children with functional abdominal pain disorders. It aims to make check-ups easier for families.
AmsterdamAges 4–17 - NCT06669884Recruiting
New ECG method to quickly sort chest pain in ER
This study tests a new ECG-based technology that may help doctors more quickly sort out the cause of your chest pain in the emergency room. If you have chest pain that needs checking, this tool could help decide how urgent your care is.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06671665Recruiting
Manual therapy for low back pain in women with osteopenia
This study tests if manual therapy (hands-on treatment by a therapist) can reduce low back pain in postmenopausal women who have osteopenia, a condition where bones are weaker than normal but not yet osteoporosis. It aims to help with pain located in the lower back area.
GizaAges 50–60 - NCT06674707Recruiting
Agility training with foot exercises for kneecap pain
This trial tests whether adding foot exercises to agility training can better relieve long-lasting knee pain (patellofemoral pain syndrome) in adults ages 20 to 40. Eligible participants will have had pain behind the kneecap for over 6 months.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT06685094Recruiting
Pain, movement, and quality of life study for Albanian speakers
This study is translating health questionnaires into Albanian to better understand pain, movement, mood, and quality of life. It aims to help people with muscle, joint, or back pain.
Murcia, MurciaAges 18–80 - NCT06685107Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain relief in older ER patients
This trial tests if using virtual reality along with standard pain medication helps reduce pain better than medication alone for older adults with muscle or joint pain in the emergency room.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 65–120 - NCT06686147Recruiting
AI analysis of movement in low back pain
This trial uses artificial intelligence to analyze how well you can move if you have chronic low back pain. It may help researchers understand movement patterns better.
DenizliAges 18–65 - NCT06688864Recruiting
App-based support for chronic pain in underserved adults
This study tests a smartphone app (EPIO) to help people with chronic pain manage their daily life. It is designed for adults who are Black and/or LGBTQ+ and face added challenges because of limited resources.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06693063Recruiting
Follow-up after chest pain in emergency
This study looks at whether seeing your regular doctor after a hospital visit for chest pain can help prevent future emergency visits. If you had chest pain and went to the Emile Roux emergency room, you may be able to join.
Le Puy-en-VelayAges 18 years+ - NCT06693453Recruiting
Acupuncture plus cupping for lower back pain
This study tests whether combining electronic acupuncture with dry cupping helps relieve lower back pain caused by a spine condition. It is for people whose pain matches a traditional Chinese medicine pattern of stabbing, fixed pain that gets worse at night.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18–70 - NCT06697457Recruiting
Comparing exercises for chronic neck pain
This trial tests different types of exercise to see which works best for people with long-lasting neck pain. You may join if your neck pain has lasted at least 3 months and is at least a 5 out of 10 in intensity.
Muğla, MenteşeAges 18–55 - NCT06702189Recruiting
EXOPULSE Mollii Suit for low back pain
This trial tests a special suit (EXOPULSE Mollii) to see if it helps relieve low back pain. It may be an option if you've had back pain for at least 3 months and are not planning surgery.
Créteil, VAL DE MarneAges 18–75 - NCT06702904Recruiting
Neuroprosthesis for phantom limb pain relief
This study tests a new type of artificial limb (neuroprosthesis) that sends signals back to your brain to help reduce phantom limb pain and improve your daily life. You may be able to join if you have had an arm or leg amputation at least 6 months ago and have persistent pain.
MoscowAges 18–65 - NCT06704425Recruiting
How back pain affects thinking in older adults
This study looks at how chronic low back pain might affect memory, attention, and other thinking skills in adults aged 60 to 85. You will complete questionnaires, thinking tasks, and a brain scan to help researchers understand the link between pain and cognitive function.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 60–85 - NCT06704490Recruiting
Chronic pain after planned cesarean section
This study looks at how common chronic pain is after a planned cesarean section and what factors might increase that risk. It could help doctors better prevent and manage long-term pain after delivery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 20–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,263 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.