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
- NCT07756918Recruiting
Shockwave therapy versus dry needling for jumper's knee
This study compares two non-surgical treatments for jumper's knee (pain at the front of the knee from overuse): extracorporeal shockwave therapy (using sound waves to stimulate healing) and dry needling (using thin needles to release tension). The goal is to see which one works better for reducing pain. If you're eligible, you might get one of these treatments, and your progress will be followed to see how well it works.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07745127Recruiting
Nasal stitch versus packing after nose surgery
This study compares two ways to stop bleeding after nasal surgery (septoplasty): using a special stitch inside the nose versus using nasal packing. It aims to see which method is more comfortable and effective for patients like you.
Islamabad, FedralAges 18–50 - NCT07744269Recruiting
Hand therapy for early complex regional pain syndrome
This trial compares two hand therapy techniques — contrast baths (alternating warm and cool water) and compression with whirlpool therapy — to see which better eases early-stage complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) after a hand or wrist injury. If you've had hand or wrist trauma and are still in pain, this study might help you find a treatment that reduces discomfort and improves hand use.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–80 - NCT07746284Enrolling by invitation
Understanding knee osteoarthritis through computer modeling
This study looks at how knee osteoarthritis pain works and aims to build a computer model to better understand it. By joining, you may help doctors improve future treatments for chronic knee pain.
Herndon, VirginiaAges 18–99 - NCT07747623Recruiting
Pain relief options for breast surgery
This study compares two ways of giving pain relief during breast surgery. It aims to find which method controls pain better after the operation.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07740759Enrolling by invitation
Educational videos for pre-surgery anxiety
This trial tests whether watching educational videos before your laparoscopic surgery helps reduce anxiety. It may help you feel more prepared and calm before your procedure.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07740967Recruiting
Collagen and omega supplements for middle-aged women
This study tests whether daily collagen and omega-3 supplements can improve health in healthy middle-aged women. You would take the supplements for a period and have your health measured.
LoughboroughAges 35–65 - NCT06598293Recruiting
Using smartphone surveys during and after radiation therapy
This study tests if regularly answering health questions on a smartphone can help doctors better support patients during and after radiation treatment. You will use an app to report how you are feeling, and your care team may use this information to adjust your care.
Yongin-siAges 19 years+ - NCT06613178RecruitingPhase 4
IV acetaminophen for heart surgery recovery
This trial tests if giving acetaminophen (Tylenol) through a vein after heart surgery can help patients recover better. You may be a good fit if you are having planned heart surgery that is not an emergency.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07739303Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given before shoulder surgery to see which one provides better pain relief while keeping your diaphragm (the muscle that helps you breathe) working well.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07733128Recruiting
Pain relief with buprenorphine patch after lung surgery
This study tests a skin patch that releases buprenorphine, a pain medicine, to control pain after lung surgery. It may help reduce pain and the need for other pain medicines.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT07733739Recruiting
Mandala coloring for pain, fatigue, and sleep in fibromyalgia
This trial tests whether coloring mandalas can help reduce pain, fatigue, and improve sleep in people with fibromyalgia. You will be asked to color mandalas regularly and report how you feel.
ArtvinAges 18 years+ - NCT07726550Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for open kidney surgery pain relief
This study compares two different nerve-block techniques to see which works better for pain control after open kidney surgery. One block targets muscles between the ribs, the other targets muscles around the spine. You will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.
Tekirdağ, TekirdağAges 18–65 - NCT07724847Recruiting
Validating new criteria for diagnosing axial spondyloarthritis
This study aims to confirm new classification criteria for axial spondyloarthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine and sacroiliac joints. Participants with chronic back pain lasting at least 3 months and starting before age 45 will undergo a series of tests to see if these new criteria better identify the condition.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT07724691Recruiting
Comparing two shoulder therapies for frozen shoulder
This study compares two types of gentle shoulder movements (mobilizations) to treat frozen shoulder. The goal is to reduce pain and help you move your arm more easily.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–50 - NCT07728695RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Cannabis product for gynecologic pain study
This trial tests a new cannabis-based product to see if it helps with gynecologic pain (like endometriosis). It looks at how the product works and whether it is safe and effective.
Belmont, MassachusettsAges 21 years+ - NCT07729930Recruiting
Creatine supplement study for healthy middle-aged women
This study is testing a creatine supplement (a substance that may help with energy and muscle function) in healthy middle-aged women. You may join if you are between 35 and 65, a non-smoker, and have a certain activity level.
LoughboroughAges 35–65 - NCT07729488Recruiting
Nerve blocks for better recovery after lung surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one helps people recover better after lung surgery. It tests a block around the spine versus one near the shoulder blade to improve comfort and recovery.
Diyarbakır, Outside of the USAges 18–85 - NCT07731347RecruitingPhase 1
Fun techniques for kids during blood draws
This study compares two techniques to make blood draws less scary for children ages 5-7. It looks at which method helps kids stay calmer and feel less pain.
Iğdır, IğdırAges 5–7 - NCT07730216Recruiting
Ultrasound-Guided Knee Block Study for Knee Replacement
This study looks at whether using ultrasound to guide a numbing injection around the knee can improve pain control after knee replacement surgery. It aims to make recovery more comfortable.
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07731737Recruiting
Biofeedback vs foam roller for knee osteoarthritis
This trial compares two non-surgical therapies—pressure biofeedback and foam rolling—to see which better reduces pain, improves muscle function, and boosts quality of life in people with early-stage knee osteoarthritis.
LahoreAges 45–65 - NCT06633068RecruitingPhase 2
Pain relief study: nalbuphine added to numbing medicine for thyroid surgery
This study tests if adding nalbuphine to the numbing medicine (bupivacaine) given as a nerve block before thyroid surgery provides better pain relief. It is for adults having planned thyroid surgery.
Giza, الجيزةAges 18–60 - NCT05295498Recruiting
Brain stimulation trial for nerve pain relief
This trial studies whether repeated magnetic stimulation of the brain can reduce ongoing nerve pain. It may help people whose nerve pain has been steady for at least a month and who still need pain medicine more than once a week.
KrakowAges 18 years+ - NCT07716540Recruiting
Pain relief injection for hip fracture surgery
This study tests whether a special numbing injection (deep iliacus plane block) can better control pain after hip fracture surgery. If you're having hip surgery under spinal anesthesia, researchers want to see if this extra block helps you recover with less pain.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+
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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.