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
- NCT06364540RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine vs fentanyl for severe pain in the ER
This trial compares two inhaled pain relievers, ketamine and fentanyl, to see which works better for sudden, severe pain in the emergency room. You would receive one of these medicines through a breathing mask to help your pain quickly.
Brooklyn, New YorkAges 18–120 - NCT06377969Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pelvic pain
This study tests a device called a spinal cord stimulator — a small implant that sends mild electrical pulses to nerves in your spine — to see if it can reduce long-term pelvic pain that hasn't gotten better with other treatments.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06338488Recruiting
Dry needling for shoulder pain from muscle knots
This trial tests if dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle knots) can reduce shoulder pain caused by a condition called myofascial pain syndrome. It may help if you have a specific muscle knot in your shoulder blade area and significant pain.
Kütahya, TürkiyeAges 18–80 - NCT06353529RecruitingPhase 4
Pain management after pituitary tumor surgery
This study tests a nerve block (called sphenopalatine ganglion block) for pain relief after pituitary tumor surgery through the nose. It aims to see if this block helps manage pain and reduces the need for other pain medicines.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–100 - NCT06345872Recruiting
Better sleep to help reduce opioid use for chronic pain
This study tests a sleep improvement program to help people with chronic widespread pain reduce or stop their opioid pain medication. If you want to cut back on opioids and have trouble sleeping, this treatment might be a good fit.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06338514Recruiting
Dry needling for upper back muscle pain
This study tests if dry needling helps reduce shoulder pain caused by muscle knots in the upper back. It may be an option if you have not had recent back surgery or treatments.
KütahyaAges 18–80 - NCT06355414RecruitingPhase 1
Psilocybin for chronic back pain and depression
This trial tests if psilocybin, a psychedelic drug, can help people with long-term low back pain who also have depression. If you qualify, you'll receive psilocybin in a controlled setting, and researchers will see how it affects your pain and mood.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–80 - NCT06354699Recruiting
Pain after surgery in children: a long-term study
This study looks at children who have certain types of surgery to understand who might have ongoing pain, what causes it, and how it affects them over time.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Up to 16 years - NCT06349772RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Pain relief after robotic sleeve gastrectomy: Zynrelef vs Exparel
This trial compares two long-acting pain medicines, Zynrelef and Exparel, to see which works better for pain control after robotic sleeve gastrectomy. The goal is to improve recovery and reduce the need for stronger painkillers.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06330181Recruiting
Virtual walking therapy for spinal cord injury nerve pain
This study tests a new virtual reality walking therapy program designed to help people with incomplete spinal cord injury reduce nerve pain. If you use a wheelchair and have lasting nerve pain, this could be a way to try a non-drug treatment from home.
College Station, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06327542Recruiting
Group pain management in primary care clinics
This trial tests a group-based program to help people with chronic pain manage their symptoms. It is offered in primary care clinics that serve underinsured communities, and sessions are available in English or Spanish.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06306183Recruiting
Vitamin C for pain relief after an ER visit
This trial tests whether a high dose of vitamin C can help reduce pain for people who come to the emergency department with new muscle or bone pain. If you qualify, you will receive vitamin C or a placebo and track your pain over time.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06310226Recruiting
Studying spinal cord stimulation for chronic low back pain
This study is looking at how people with chronic low back pain respond to spinal cord stimulation (a device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the spine to reduce pain). If you already have a spinal cord stimulator, you may help researchers understand how well it works and how it affects your brain.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06302257RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two epidural medicines for moving during labor
This trial compares two types of numbing medicine given through an epidural during labor to see which one allows you to move around more while still controlling pain. If you are having your first baby and are in early labor, this study may help you have a more comfortable and mobile birth experience.
JerusalemAges 18–40 - NCT06275698Recruiting
Honey for pain relief after tonsil removal
This trial tests whether taking honey after tonsil surgery helps reduce pain. If you are having both tonsils removed and are over 18, you may be able to join.
StevenageAges 18 years+ - NCT06282770Recruiting
Light therapy belt for lower back pain after spine surgery
This trial tests whether a special light therapy belt can help reduce long-term lower back pain you still have 1 to 5 years after spinal fusion or decompression surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06284278Recruiting
Telehealth exercise for postpartum pelvic pain
This study compares two types of exercise done at home through telehealth sessions to see which better reduces pelvic pain after pregnancy. It may help you if you have ongoing pain in your lower back or pelvic area that started during pregnancy or after childbirth.
Tainan, TaiwanAges 20–65 - NCT06283199Recruiting
Tracking pain reports with a smartphone app
This trial compares pain reports recorded in real time using a smartphone app to those collected during monthly clinic visits. It aims to understand if daily tracking gives a more accurate picture of symptoms for people with musculoskeletal conditions.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT03415828Recruiting
Testing ethanol gel versus steroid gel for low back disc pain
This study compares two gels put on or into the painful disc area: an ethanol gel versus a steroid gel. It is for adults with long-lasting low back disc pain that did not improve with usual non-surgical care.
BordeauxAges 18 years+ - NCT06262126Recruiting
Virtual reality for non-cardiac chest pain
This study tests whether virtual reality can help people who have chest pain that is not caused by the heart. You will use a VR headset to see if it reduces your symptoms.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06263907Recruiting
Nerve block to prevent depression after mastectomy
This study tests whether a nerve block near the neck (stellate ganglion block) can help prevent depression after mastectomy for breast cancer. It is for women who are generally healthy and have no history of mood disorders.
Al MansurahAges 21–65 - NCT06239974Recruiting
Vericiguat for chest pain from small vessel heart disease
This study tests whether a medication called vericiguat can improve chest pain caused by problems in the tiny blood vessels of the heart (not by large blockages). You may be a candidate if you have stable chest pain, are 40–75, and have had tests showing your heart's small vessels aren't working well.
Hong KongAges 40–75 - NCT06246929Recruiting
Healthy aging for Black adults with chronic pain and memory concerns
This study tests a program to help Black adults aged 50+ manage chronic pain and early memory changes. It compares two approaches to see which works better for improving daily life and thinking skills.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 50 years+ - NCT06250491Recruiting
Deep rTMS for Nerve Pain or Fibromyalgia
This study is testing a special type of brain stimulation (deep rTMS) for people with long-term nerve pain or fibromyalgia. The goal is to see if it can help reduce pain that hasn't gotten better with usual treatments.
Boulogne-BillancourtAges 18–80
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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.
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.