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
- NCT06842329Recruiting
Can distraction ease injection pain for teens with period pain?
This study tests whether using simple distraction techniques during a shot can reduce pain in teenage girls who come to the emergency room with severe menstrual cramps.
SamsunAges 12–18 - NCT06844552Recruiting
Diamagnetic therapy for pain and inflammation
This trial tests a new magnetic therapy to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like arthritis or injuries. It may help if standard medications have not worked well enough for you.
Catanzaro, ItaliaAges 18–75 - NCT06847360Recruiting
Home-based ear stimulation for IBS pain
This trial tests a gentle, non-invasive ear stimulation device (taVNS) used at home to reduce pain from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It might help if you have moderate pain most days.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–29 - NCT06854809Recruiting
Cognitive therapy vs. exercises for chronic shoulder pain
This study compares two non-surgical treatments for long-lasting shoulder pain: a new approach called cognitive functional therapy that combines movement with education, versus standard exercises. If you have chronic shoulder pain and are looking for a drug-free option, this trial may help you find which treatment works better.
São Carlos, São PauloAges 18–65 - NCT06856642Recruiting
Comparing belly drawing exercises with ultrasound for chronic back pain
This study compares two types of physical therapy for chronic low back pain: one uses real-time ultrasound to help you learn a special belly-drawing maneuver, the other is standard physical therapy. The goal is to see which method reduces pain better.
BoluAges 18–65 - NCT06873113Recruiting
Blood flow therapy for shoulder pain
This study tests a new type of physical therapy that uses a blood pressure cuff to gently limit blood flow to the arm during exercise. It may help people with shoulder pain from subacromial impingement (a common cause of shoulder pain) regain function.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–50 - NCT06874816Recruiting
Neck pain, teeth grinding, and mouth behaviors study
This trial looks at how chronic neck pain is linked to teeth grinding (bruxism) and other mouth-related habits. It aims to see if muscle thickness in your jaw is related to your neck pain.
Istanbul, BeylikdüzüAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06877767Recruiting
Graston vs Active Release for low back pain in women
This study compares two non-surgical hand techniques (Graston tool and Active Release Technique) to see which works better for reducing low back pain in women. If you have had low back pain for at least 3 months, you may be able to join and get free treatment.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–50 - NCT06884852Recruiting
Preventing pain after mastectomy: nerve block vs. epidural
This study compares two methods to prevent long-term pain after breast cancer surgery: a nerve block using ultrasound guidance or an epidural. The goal is to see which helps women feel less pain months after their mastectomy.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06886932Recruiting
Pain education after rotator cuff surgery
This trial tests if learning about pain before and after rotator cuff repair helps people recover better. It might help you if you have a medium-sized tear and are planning surgery.
KaramanAges 40–75 - NCT06887153Recruiting
Pain medicine use after major surgery
This study looks at how different pain medicines are used together after major surgery and how well they control pain. It may help improve pain relief for people having planned bone, belly, or chest surgeries.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT06890000Recruiting
Scapular exercises for shoulder pain relief
This trial tests if special exercises for the shoulder blade (scapula) can reduce shoulder pain better than standard exercises. It is for people with shoulder pain that has lasted at least one month and who have a shoulder blade that moves incorrectly.
AnkaraAges 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 - NCT06891625Recruiting
Movement performance in people with chronic back pain
This study looks at how people with long-term back pain move. It aims to understand movement patterns in chronic back pain, which could help design better treatments.
HuddingeAges 18 years+ - NCT06893822Recruiting
Griffonia simplicifolia for pain in healthy volunteers
This trial tests if a natural supplement called Griffonia simplicifolia can change how your body processes pain. It is looking for healthy people to take part.
GrazAges 18–99 - NCT06894355Recruiting
Hydrotherapy for athletes with long-term back pain
This trial tests whether group hydrotherapy (water-based exercise) can help athletes with long-term low back pain. It may be a good fit if you are an active athlete, have had back pain for at least 3 months, and train frequently.
NetanyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06903819RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain and mental health after orthopedic injury
This trial tests if ketamine can reduce pain, opioid use, and improve mental health in adults recovering from serious orthopedic injuries. It may help those with high injury severity scores.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06905340Recruiting
Pain-guided opioid use during surgery with regional anesthesia
This trial uses a special monitor (NOL index) to help doctors give just the right amount of pain medicine during surgery. It is for people having trauma or orthopedic surgery who are also getting regional anesthesia.
HamburgAges 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+ - NCT06908486Recruiting
Cognitive training for pain in type 2 diabetes
This study tests a computer-based training program that may help people with type 2 diabetes and ongoing pain think about pain in a less negative way. You can do it from home on your computer over 3 months.
Camperdown, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06909851Recruiting
Comparing nerve blocks for pain after knee arthroscopy
This study compares two different types of nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after arthroscopic knee surgery. You will receive one of the blocks after your surgery, and your pain levels will be tracked.
IstanbulAges 18–72 - NCT06910540Recruiting
Acu-TENS for pain and stress in IVF
This trial tests if acu-TENS, a needle-free acupressure device, can reduce pain and stress in women before and during an embryo transfer procedure. It's designed for women going through IVF treatment.
Hong KongAges 18 years+
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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.