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
- NCT07576101Recruiting
Blood Flow Restriction Training for Lower Back Pain
This study tests whether a special exercise technique that carefully reduces blood flow to your legs while exercising can help reduce chronic lower back pain. The goal is to see if this method combined with training can strengthen your muscles and relieve pain more effectively.
IslamabadAges 18–45 - NCT07576244Recruiting
Core exercises and massage therapy for postpartum back pain
This study tests whether core-strengthening exercises combined with a hands-on massage technique called myofascial induction therapy can help reduce back pain after vaginal delivery. It may help you recover faster and manage pain without medication.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–45 - NCT07578545Recruiting
Pain management after minimally invasive chest surgery
This study tests whether combining a specific type of chest surgery (using small cameras) with numbing injections around nerves reduces pain and the need for strong pain medications after surgery. Researchers want to see if this approach helps patients recover better with less opioid use.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 18–75 - NCT07578766Recruiting
Fun Activities to Help Neck Pain and Posture in Kids
This study tests whether fun physical activities can improve neck pain and forward head posture (when your head tilts forward) in school-age children. Researchers will measure posture changes and pain relief over time.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges Up to 15 years - NCT07579039Recruiting
Stretching and tape for pregnancy back pain
This study tests whether combining stretching exercises with special therapeutic tape can safely reduce lower back pain during pregnancy. If it works, it could offer pregnant women a non-medication option to feel better.
Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07588490Recruiting
TENS for sudden severe lower back pain in the emergency room
This trial tests a pain-relief device called TENS (a small machine that sends mild electrical pulses through your skin) for people with sudden, severe lower back pain in the emergency department. Researchers want to see if TENS can help reduce your pain quickly without extra medications.
BrusselsAges 18 years+ - NCT07589790Recruiting
Virtual Reality and Mindfulness for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether virtual reality combined with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy can help reduce chronic low back pain lasting 3+ months. The trial aims to see if this newer approach eases pain and improves quality of life.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 20–70 - NCT07593183Recruiting
Spine exercises and telehealth for postpartum lower back pain
This trial tests whether guided spine-strengthening exercises (done at home via video or in-person) can reduce lower back pain and improve posture in women recovering from childbirth. Researchers measure the curve of your lower spine and track pain relief over time.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07603609Recruiting
Balance Platform Training for Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether training on a special moving balance platform can help reduce chronic low back pain. You'll practice exercises designed to improve your balance and core stability over several weeks.
AnkaraAges 18–55 - NCT07616648Recruiting
How Opioid Pain Drugs Affect Sleep and Mood in Cancer Patients
This study examines how opioid medications (strong pain relievers) impact sleep quality and emotional well-being in cancer patients with moderate to severe pain. Researchers will track your sleep patterns and mood to better understand these side effects.
HangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT07630142Recruiting
Massage methods for chronic neck pain: an imaging study
This trial compares two types of massage—long, gentle strokes versus a handheld massager—for relieving long-lasting neck pain. Ultrasound imaging will be used to see how the muscles respond.
PoznanAges 18–60 - NCT07632820RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve Block vs. Injection for Upper Back Muscle Pain
This study compares two ways to treat chronic muscle pain in the upper back: a nerve block (numbing injection near the spine) and trigger point injections (shots directly into painful muscle knots). The goal is to see which approach works better for long-lasting relief.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT07633444Recruiting
Ear Stimulation to Reduce Pain After Abdominal Surgery
This study tests whether mild electrical stimulation applied to your ear can reduce pain and the need for pain medication after abdominal or urologic surgery. Researchers will try different stimulation frequencies to find what works best.
Salvador, Estado de BahiaAges 18–59 - NCT07633730Recruiting
Nerve Block for Back Pain in Ankylosing Spondylitis
This study tests whether a nerve-blocking injection in the back muscles can relieve persistent back pain in people with ankylosing spondylitis (a condition causing spine inflammation and stiffness). The injection targets specific nerves to reduce pain while your current disease treatment continues.
Istanbul, PendikAges 18–65 - NCT07637084Recruiting
Light therapy for chronic pain and fatigue in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
This trial tests whether a non-invasive light therapy called photobiomodulation can reduce chronic pain and fatigue in people with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), a genetic condition affecting connective tissue. The light is applied to the skin and may help cells produce energy and reduce inflammation.
Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07640282Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Pain After Kidney Removal Surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve-blocking injections (ESP and EXORA blocks) to reduce pain after laparoscopic kidney removal surgery. The goal is to see which method works better for controlling pain after the procedure.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07640646Recruiting
Heart Surgery and Long-Term Pain: A Patient Survey
This study asks patients who had heart surgery in the past year about any ongoing pain or discomfort in the surgical area. The goal is to understand how common long-term pain is after heart surgery and how it affects daily life.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07645014Recruiting
Physical Therapy for PCOS Pain and Irregular Periods
This study compares two hands-on physical therapy techniques to see if they help reduce period pain and improve symptoms in women with PCOS (a hormone condition affecting the ovaries). You'll receive either neurodynamic stretching or myofascial release therapy to see which works better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07650760RecruitingPhase 4
Pain Relief After Gallbladder Removal Surgery
This trial tests whether flushing the abdomen with a numbing medication (bupivacaine) during minimally invasive gallbladder surgery reduces pain after the procedure compared to using saline (salt water) alone.
Wāh, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT07652944Recruiting
Magnetic field therapy for chronic lower back pain
This trial tests whether magnetic fields applied to your back can relieve chronic lower back pain that has lasted at least 12 weeks. It's for people aged 18 to 64 who are willing to attend all study visits.
Edwards Air Force Base, CaliforniaAges 18–64 - NCT07653906Recruiting
Nerve block for upper abdominal cancer pain
This trial compares two nerve-block procedures to see which better relieves severe pain from cancers in the upper belly (like pancreas, stomach, liver, or bile duct). It may help if you have moderate to severe pain and are not pregnant or have certain medical conditions.
DhakaAges 18 years+ - NCT07657390RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Acupoint plaster for moderate to severe cancer pain
This study tests a special pain-relief plaster placed on acupoints (body points used in acupuncture) to see if it can help people with moderate to severe cancer pain who are already taking pain medications. The goal is to find a gentler way to improve pain control.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07662733Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep and less pain after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if acupuncture given before and after surgery can help patients sleep better and have less chronic pain after a lung cancer operation. You may join if you are having a specific type of lung cancer surgery, are in good general health, and do not have severe sleep problems already.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07665593Recruiting
AI breathing training after open heart surgery
This trial tests if an AI-assisted breathing exercise device can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve breathing in patients recovering from open heart surgery.
Kocaeli, İzmitAges 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.