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
- NCT06100172Recruiting
Ear Stimulation After Back Surgery
This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation placed on the ear (tAuricular Neurostimulation) can help reduce pain and improve recovery after lumbar spine surgery. It is for people who are already scheduled for a lumbar fusion or laminectomy and want to see if this non-invasive approach can ease their post-surgery discomfort.
Dallas, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT06123286RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Tart cherry and omega-3s for joint pain from hormone therapy
This study tests whether taking tart cherry and omega-3 supplements can help reduce joint pain and stiffness caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer treatment). If you have bothersome joint pain while on this hormone therapy, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06133712Recruiting
Injection treatment for carpal tunnel pain
This trial tests whether a local injection of three medications (dexmedetomidine, ozone, and dexamethasone) can relieve pain and symptoms in people with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. It aims to provide a non-surgical option for those who haven't improved with other treatments.
Tanta, El GharbiaAges 20–60 - NCT06134154Recruiting
Carbon dioxide gas for children's endoscopy
This study tests if carbon dioxide gas is safe and works well for children getting an endoscopy. An endoscopy is a procedure where a doctor uses a thin tube to look inside the body.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 6 months–18 years - NCT06136676Recruiting
Comparing spiritual and secular meditation in healthy adults
This study looks at how two kinds of meditation—spiritual (Christian or Muslim) and secular (non-religious)—affect your mind, body, emotions, and social life. If you are a healthy Christian or Muslim adult who prays weekly, this could help researchers understand which type of meditation may work best for people like you.
Calicut, KeralaAges 18–60 - 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+ - NCT06156384Recruiting
FITBONE nail for leg lengthening and quality of life
This study looks at pain, satisfaction, and quality of life in people who get a FITBONE lengthening nail to correct a leg length difference of more than 30mm. It will help doctors understand how well this treatment works from a patient's perspective.
Saint-Etienne, Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesAges 12 years+ - NCT06169488Recruiting
Comparing fusion surgery to rehab for chronic low back pain
This trial compares two approaches for chronic low back pain caused by worn discs: lumbar fusion surgery versus a structured multidisciplinary rehabilitation program. It aims to see which treatment provides better long-term relief and function.
DrammenAges 20–65 - NCT06174662Recruiting
Music for comfort during ICU movement
This study tests whether listening to music during movement exercises (like sitting up or walking) helps reduce discomfort in ICU patients. If you are calm enough and speak Dutch, this might be an option for you.
Wilrijk, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT06182111Recruiting
Morphine during gallbladder removal
This study gives morphine during gallbladder removal surgery to see how it affects pain afterward. It may help you have less pain and recover more comfortably.
EsbjergAges 21 years+ - NCT06182059Recruiting
Pain after knee replacement study
This study looks at long-term pain after total knee replacement surgery. It may help understand why some people have persistent pain and find ways to prevent it.
Monza, Monza BrianzaAges 18–85 - NCT06183528Recruiting
Numbing shot for recovery after hip replacement
This study looks at a special numbing shot around the hip joint to see if it helps people recover faster and feel better after total hip replacement surgery. It may help reduce pain and improve your recovery.
Istanbul, UmraniyeAges 40–85 - NCT06183541Recruiting
Nerve block for hip fracture surgery pain
This study tests a special numbing medicine injection (called a pericapsular nerve group block) to see how well it controls pain during and after hip fracture surgery. It might help people have less pain and recover more comfortably.
Istanbul, UmraniyeAges 30–85 - NCT06184945Recruiting
Study of ICU staffing and support strategies
This study looks at how different staffing and support strategies may help patients who need a breathing machine in the ICU. Researchers want to see if these approaches can improve care and recovery.
Iowa City, IowaAges 19 years+ - NCT06186973Recruiting
Fetal and newborn heart assessment during labor
This study checks how well a baby's heart works during labor and right after birth. It uses a special monitor (CTG with STAN) to see if the baby's heart responds normally to the stress of labor.
OsloAges birth–1 hour - NCT06189794Recruiting
Rose and frankincense oils for labor comfort
This study tests whether smelling rose and frankincense oils can help make labor more comfortable. It is for women who are in early labor with a healthy pregnancy.
BalıkesirAges 18–49 - NCT06191159Recruiting
Comparing scar looks after different mastectomy incision methods
This trial compares three different ways surgeons make the incision (cut) during a mastectomy to see which one leads to the best-looking scar. You may be eligible if you are having a mastectomy without immediate reconstruction.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges Any age - NCT06200181RecruitingPhase 3
Olanzapine for opioid misuse in cancer pain
This study tests if a medication called olanzapine can help reduce cravings and misuse of opioid pain medicines in people with cancer pain. You would take olanzapine or a placebo daily for a few weeks while continuing your usual care.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06205355Recruiting
Pain measurement tool for jaw surgery patients
This study tests a device that measures your body's response to pain during jaw surgery. It may help doctors better manage your pain during and after the procedure.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT06205875Recruiting
High vs. low dose pain block after minimally invasive heart valve surgery
This trial compares two doses of a numbing medicine injected into the chest wall to control pain after heart valve surgery. If you qualify, you will receive either a higher or lower dose of the pain block to see which provides better pain relief and recovery.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06207851Recruiting
Micro-embolization for chronic elbow or wrist pain
This trial tests a minimally invasive procedure called TAME that uses tiny beads to block small blood vessels in the elbow or wrist, which may reduce chronic pain. It's for people whose pain hasn't improved with other treatments.
Seoul, Kwang Jin GuAges 19–80 - NCT06213155Recruiting
Freezing nerve pain in the face for trigeminal neuralgia
This study tests if freezing a facial nerve (cryoneurolysis) can lower trigeminal neuralgia pain. You may qualify if you have had daily pain attacks and standard medications haven't worked well.
TrondheimAges 18 years+ - NCT06213233RecruitingPhase 2
CBD oil for veterans with chronic pain
This study tests whether CBD oil can help veterans manage chronic pain. You would take a daily dose of CBD and report your symptoms using a smartphone app.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06214208Recruiting
Spinal stimulation frequencies for spasticity after spinal cord injury
This study tests how different frequencies of spinal stimulation affect spasticity, movement, and pain after a spinal cord injury. It may help if you have leg spasticity and no implanted devices.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 16 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.
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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.