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
- 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - NCT07147764Recruiting
Pain education plus physiotherapy for jaw pain
This trial compares two treatments for long-lasting jaw or face pain: physiotherapy alone versus physiotherapy combined with education about how pain works. It aims to find which approach helps more.
Istanbul, KavacikAges 18–65 - NCT07153653Recruiting
Managing pregnancy pain with Baduanjin exercise
This trial tests whether a gentle mind-body exercise called Baduanjin can help reduce pain during pregnancy. If you are between 14 and 20 weeks pregnant with one baby and have no medical problems that prevent exercise, you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT07158476RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injection for pain after ACL repair
This trial tests whether a single dose of methylprednisolone (a steroid) can reduce pain after ACL knee surgery. You will be randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo, and your pain levels will be tracked.
St Louis, MissouriAges 13–50 - NCT07158957Recruiting
WOMENinMOTION for pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy
This trial tests a program called WOMENinMOTION designed to help pregnant women with pelvic girdle pain (pain around the pelvis or lower back). It aims to see if this approach can reduce pain and improve daily life during pregnancy.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07159334Recruiting
Lidocaine vs Nitroglycerin for Pain After Hemorrhoid Surgery
This study compares a lidocaine ointment versus a nitroglycerin (GTN) ointment for pain relief after hemorrhoid removal surgery. It aims to see which works better for patients with advanced hemorrhoids.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT07160621Recruiting
Pain management app for teen cancer survivors
This trial tests a culturally adapted mobile app to help teen cancer survivors manage chronic pain and improve daily functioning. It compares the app to standard care to see if it reduces pain interference.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 10–17 - NCT07161323Recruiting
Trial of two exercises for leg pain from sciatica
This trial compares two simple exercises (SNAG and SNME) to see which works better for people with long-lasting sciatic leg pain. If you have had pain going down one leg for over 3 months and have not had treatment in the last month, this study may help find relief.
IstanbulAges 20–50 - NCT07165353Recruiting
Virtual walking to reduce nerve pain after spinal cord injury
This study tests if using a virtual reality walking program can help reduce chronic nerve pain in people with spinal cord injuries. If you have nerve pain in your trunk or legs, you might benefit from this non-drug approach.
Nottwil, Canton of LucerneAges 18–75 - NCT07166952Recruiting
Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Sacroiliac Joint Pain
This study tests whether the SPRINT system, a device that uses mild electrical pulses to block pain signals from the sacroiliac joint, can help people with chronic pain in that area. It aims to see if this treatment works well for those who have not improved with other therapies.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07168590Recruiting
Knee X-ray and its link to pain and fear of movement in osteoarthritis
This study looks at whether the shape of your knee on an X-ray is related to how much pain you feel and how afraid you are of moving. It may help doctors better understand knee osteoarthritis.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07174739Recruiting
Testing a new treatment for nerve pain in the eye
This study tests a new non-invasive treatment (Quantum Molecular Resonance) to see if it can reduce pain and help damaged nerves in the eye heal. It may help people with long-lasting eye pain caused by nerve damage.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT07181447Recruiting
Light test for muscle-based pelvic pain
This study uses a light device on the skin to detect muscle trigger points in women with long-term pelvic pain. The goal is to see if near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can help diagnose myofascial pelvic pain more easily.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07182097Recruiting
Comparing two pain meds for gallbladder surgery recovery
This study compares two pain medications, fentanyl and remifentanil, used during laparoscopic gallbladder removal. The goal is to see which one helps you recover bowel function faster and control pain better after surgery.
Karatay, KonyaAges 18–65 - NCT07182851Recruiting
Pain in patients on breathing machines in the ICU
This study looks at pain in patients who are on a breathing machine (ventilator) in the intensive care unit. It aims to understand pain better so doctors can help manage it more effectively.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 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.
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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.