Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,136 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06160778RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two pain medicines for kids with belly pain
This study compares two common pain relievers—ketorolac and morphine—given through an IV to children with acute abdominal pain. It aims to find which works better and has fewer side effects for this condition.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 6–17 - NCT07827677Recruiting
Brain stimulation for muscle pain relief in people with insomnia
This study looks at whether different types of brain stimulation (called TMS) can help reduce the muscle pain triggered during a test. It is designed for people who also have insomnia, and who are otherwise healthy.
Hong KongAges 18–60 - NCT07810218Recruiting
Personalized exercise for chronic pelvic pain
This study tests whether a smartphone app can give you personalized exercise recommendations to help reduce chronic pelvic pain, which may come from conditions like endometriosis or fibroids. You'll track your symptoms and activity daily, and the app will learn what works best for you.
New York, New YorkAges 18–55 - NCT07784504Recruiting
Physical therapy for chronic neck pain
This study tests different physical therapy approaches to improve pain and quality of life in people with long-lasting neck pain that hasn't fully improved with prior therapy. Participants must be 18-65, have had neck pain for over 3 months, and still have at least moderate pain and disability.
Istanbul, BeykozAges 18–65 - NCT07791966Recruiting
Brain stimulation for chronic pain
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique to help people with chronic pain, specifically Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), manage pain-related avoidance behaviors. It may help reduce pain and improve daily function.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07762170RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injections for back and pelvic pain
This study is testing how well and how safely steroid injections work for different types of back pain. If you join, you'll receive the injection as part of your care and fill out surveys about your pain and ability to do daily activities before and after.
Thornhill, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07761936RecruitingPhase 3
Safinamide for Parkinson's disease pain
This study tests whether safinamide, an add-on medication for Parkinson's disease, can reduce chronic pain in people who also experience motor fluctuations (times when symptoms return between doses). It aims to see if this treatment can improve pain and quality of life.
Verona, VenetoAges 18 years+ - NCT07750626Recruiting
Vibration and ShotBlocker for injection pain in children
This study tests two methods to reduce pain and fear during a shot in the emergency department. It compares using a vibration device or a ShotBlocker device against standard care.
BurdurAges 5–10 - NCT07750327Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for runners with long-lasting groin pain
This trial tests a specialized exercise program designed to help recreational long-distance runners recover from groin pain that has lasted for at least six weeks. If you're a runner dealing with this issue, this program might help you get back to running comfortably.
Athens, AthensAges 18 years+ - NCT07756229Recruiting
Physiotherapy for long-term neck pain
This study looks at how physiotherapy affects brain activity and symptoms in people with chronic neck pain lasting more than 3 months. It aims to see if physiotherapy can help reduce pain and improve function.
San Sebastián, GuipuzcoaAges 18 years+ - NCT07743073Recruiting
Ceylon cinnamon for diabetic nerve pain
This study tests whether taking Ceylon cinnamon daily can help lower blood sugar, improve cholesterol, and reduce nerve pain in adults with type 2 diabetes and painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy. If you qualify, you might get a natural supplement that could ease your symptoms.
AmmanAges 18 years+ - NCT07742111Recruiting
Virtual reality for long-term low back pain
This study tests whether virtual reality exercises can help people with chronic low back pain feel better and move more comfortably. You might join if you have had low back pain for a while, your pain is moderate, and you have some fear of movement.
AmaranteAges 18 years+ - NCT07742228Recruiting
SCENAR therapy for long-term neck pain
This study tests a device called SCENAR that uses gentle electrical signals to help reduce chronic neck pain. It may be an option for people whose neck pain has lasted at least 3 months and who have not found relief with other treatments.
Suresnes, Île-de-France RegionAges 18–80 - NCT07731750Recruiting
Smart pain treatment plan for chronic low back pain
This study tests a computer-based tool to help choose the best pain treatments for people with chronic low back pain. It compares different treatments to see which ones work best for each person.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 25 years+ - NCT07724470Recruiting
Stretching techniques for neck and arm pain
This study tests two types of stretching to see which one works better for neck pain that spreads into the arm. If you have had this pain for more than a month, this trial might help find a way to move better and feel less pain.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 30–60 - NCT07723001Recruiting
Mobilization for neck pain relief and function
This trial tests if moving the neck and upper back joints can reduce pain and improve daily life for people with nagging neck pain (lasting more than 4 weeks). It aims to find a simple hands-on treatment to help you feel better and move easier.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07719699Recruiting
Vibration and Pilates for chronic low back pain
This study tests if whole-body vibration or Pilates exercises can reduce pain and improve balance and movement in people with long-lasting low back pain. It aims to find a helpful treatment for chronic back pain that has lasted more than 12 weeks.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–40 - NCT07713108Recruiting
Pelvic floor muscle function and endometriosis pain study
This study looks at how pelvic floor muscles work in women with endometriosis-related pelvic pain compared to healthy women. It aims to understand if muscle function is linked to pain, which could help improve treatments.
Pécs, BaranyaAges 18–48 - NCT07712211Recruiting
Pain Catastrophizing and Nausea After Gallbladder Surgery
This study looks at how a person's tendency to focus on and feel overwhelmed by pain (called 'pain catastrophizing') might affect nausea and vomiting after gallbladder surgery. If you are scheduled for keyhole gallbladder removal, you may help doctors better predict and prevent post-surgery nausea.
TrabzonAges 18–65 - NCT07699744RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injection study for pain after shoulder surgery
This trial tests if adding a steroid (dexamethasone) to a nerve block shot can reduce the severe pain that often returns after shoulder surgery. You will receive either a single injection or a continuous flow of pain medicine through a small tube.
Seoul, Jongno-guAges 19–79 - NCT05382845Recruiting
Screening for pelvic pain in early pregnancy
This study looks to identify pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain in pregnant people early in pregnancy (before 20 weeks). It may help doctors spot who is likely to develop pelvic pain and guide earlier support.
Karlskrona, Blekinge CountyAges Any age - NCT07688915Recruiting
High-intensity laser vs. steroid injection for chronic back and leg pain from a herniated disc
This study compares two treatments for long-lasting low back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc: high-intensity laser therapy and a steroid shot near the spine. Researchers want to see which option works better to reduce pain.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06175884Recruiting
Communication skills for chronic muscle and joint pain
This trial tests how a physical therapist's communication style affects pain and function in people with long-term muscle or joint pain. Participants will fill out questionnaires and watch a video to see if better communication improves outcomes.
LamiaAges 18–65 - NCT07680998Recruiting
Pain monitor device for recovery after day surgery
This trial tests a device that monitors pain and recovery after outpatient surgery. It may help manage pain more safely and improve your comfort after you go home.
Nîmes, GardAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,136 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.