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
- NCT07526038Recruiting
Physical therapy for postpartum pelvic joint pain
This study tests whether a hands-on movement technique combined with core exercises helps postpartum mothers with sacroiliac joint pain (a pain in the lower back/buttock area). The research compares this combined approach to see if it reduces pain and improves function.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07532590Recruiting
Pancreas Plus: smartphone app for pancreatic cancer monitoring
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with pancreatic cancer track their health and receive educational information about their condition. The app asks simple questions regularly and provides supportive content to help you stay informed and connected to your care team.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07526012Recruiting
Stretching techniques for buttock pain from pinched nerve
This study compares two stretching methods to treat piriformis syndrome, a condition where a muscle in your buttock pinches a nerve. The trial tests whether one stretching approach works better than the other for reducing pain.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–55 - NCT07527065Enrolling by invitation
Pain Relief Methods for Hernia Surgery Recovery
This study compares two different nerve-blocking injection techniques to help manage pain after open inguinal hernia repair surgery. The goal is to determine which method works better to keep you comfortable during recovery.
ÇorumAges 18–65 - NCT07533669Recruiting
Sensory room visit before kidney transplant surgery
This study tests whether spending time in a calming sensory room before kidney transplant surgery helps reduce pain, anxiety, and sleep problems. You would visit a specially designed room with soothing sights, sounds, and textures before your operation.
SakaryaAges 18 years+ - NCT07528300Recruiting
Acupuncture for pain relief in muscle injury patients
This study tests whether a type of acupuncture called "battlefield acupuncture" can help reduce pain in people hospitalized with rhabdomyolysis—a serious muscle injury that causes muscle breakdown and pain. Researchers want to see if this treatment helps patients feel better while they're in the hospital.
TAMC, HawaiiAges 18–99 - NCT06753019Recruiting
Knee Osteoarthritis: Thoughts, Feelings, and Function
This study looks at how your thoughts and feelings about knee pain (and your daily function) relate to osteoarthritis. It aims to help understand your overall health better.
IspartaAges 40–84 - NCT06755138Recruiting
Scoliosis, pain, and quality of life in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
This study looks at how scoliosis (curved spine) and back pain affect daily life in people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Researchers will measure muscle strength and compensation patterns to understand these links.
SeoulAges 11–30 - NCT07519109RecruitingPhase 1
SYH9089 for pain after abdominal surgery
This study tests an injected medicine (SYH9089) to see if it safely controls pain after abdominal surgery. It may help you recover with less discomfort.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT06426706Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Pain After VATS Lung Surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (TPVB and SPSIPB) to see which is better at controlling pain after keyhole lung surgery. If you are having VATS, the trial may help you have less pain and recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07522489Recruiting
New knee replacement surgery guidance methods compared
This study compares two ways doctors use computer guidance during robotic knee replacement surgery for severe knee arthritis. The trial tests whether both methods work equally well or if one is better for patient recovery and results.
Warsaw, MazovianAges 18 years+ - NCT07524673Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for chest surgery pain
This study tests two different numbing techniques (nerve blocks) to see which one works better for pain relief after minimally invasive chest surgery. Both methods inject medicine near nerves to reduce post-surgery pain.
Sivas, MerkezAges 18 years+ - NCT07517679RecruitingPhase 4
Methadone for Pain After Spine Surgery
This study tests whether methadone, an opioid medication, can safely manage pain after elective spine surgery. Researchers want to see if it works well and is safe for patients staying overnight in the hospital after their procedure.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–120 - NCT07524049Recruiting
Giving Children a Voice in Pediatric Anesthesia
This study listens to what children, their families, and doctors think about anesthesia care (the medication that puts you to sleep during surgery). Researchers want to understand how to make the experience better and less scary for kids having procedures.
Aarau, Canton of AargauAges 6 years+ - NCT07524387Recruiting
Nerve blocks for better leg strength after knee replacement
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) used during knee replacement surgery to see which one helps your thigh muscle recover strength faster. Both are standard care options; the trial tests which works better for early movement after surgery.
Ichinomiya, Aichi-kenAges 20 years+ - NCT07517172Recruiting
Brain Stimulation Patch for Jaw Pain: Home Treatment Study
This study tests whether a small, stick-on electrical patch placed on your ear can reduce temporomandibular disorder (TMD) jaw pain when used at home. You would apply the patch yourself and complete surveys about your pain to help researchers learn if this non-invasive approach is safe and feasible.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–65 - NCT07520851Recruiting
Does Buzzy help reduce pain during elbow pin removal?
This study tests whether a vibrating device called Buzzy can help reduce pain and fear when children have pins removed from their elbow after a fracture. Buzzy uses gentle vibration and cold to distract from discomfort during the procedure.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 3–10 - NCT06757023Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep after breast cancer surgery
This study tests if thumbtack needle therapy (a type of acupuncture) can improve sleep and recovery in women after breast cancer surgery. If you're between 18 and 55 and having breast cancer surgery with general anesthesia, you may be eligible.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–55 - NCT06758349Recruiting
Posture check for orchestra musicians
This study looks at the posture of professional orchestra musicians. It aims to help understand how their bodies are affected by playing and identify ways to prevent pain or injury.
Milan, MIAges 18 years+ - NCT06141187Recruiting
Vertebroplasty vs. sham for spine fractures due to osteoporosis
This trial tests if a procedure called vertebroplasty (injecting bone cement into a fractured spine bone) relieves pain better than a sham (fake) procedure. It is for people with painful spine fractures caused by osteoporosis (weak bones) that started within the last three months.
Middelfart, FynAges 50 years+ - NCT06759337Recruiting
Stress ball or hand holding during IUI for pain and anxiety
This trial tests if using a stress ball or having your hand held during intrauterine insemination (IUI) can reduce pain, anxiety, and discomfort. It compares these two simple comfort techniques to standard care.
Kayseri, MelikgaziAges 18–50 - NCT06761300Recruiting
Psychology and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain
This trial studies how psychological assessment can help people with long-term pain who are getting Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)—a treatment that uses mild electrical pulses to block pain signals. You may join if you've had chronic pain for at least 6 months, are eligible for SCS, and speak Italian.
Milan, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07515885Recruiting
Electroacupuncture for Shingles Pain Relief
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a form of acupuncture with mild electrical stimulation) can reduce pain from shingles (herpes zoster), a viral infection that causes painful skin rashes. Researchers will also measure certain markers in your blood to understand how the treatment works.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 20–80 - NCT07509307RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new medicine for weight loss and knee pain in osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a new medicine, NNC0487-0111, can help people with excess weight and knee osteoarthritis lose weight and reduce knee pain. It is for people who have had knee pain for at least three months and who can stop taking pain relievers for short periods before study visits.
Escondido, CaliforniaAges 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.
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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.