Clinical trials
Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 3,138 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07290660Recruiting
Motor imagery and exercise for shoulder pain
This study tests whether combining mental movement training with targeted exercises can reduce shoulder pain caused by impingement syndrome. It aims to improve your shoulder function without surgery.
IstanbulAges 25–65 - NCT07289321Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief study for robotic prostate surgery
This trial tests if adding tramadol and magnesium to a local anesthetic (ropivacaine) improves pain control after robotic prostate removal. It may help reduce the need for strong painkillers after surgery.
Athens, AtticaAges 40–80 - NCT07289893Recruiting
Kettlebell training for shoulder pain in athletes
This trial tests whether kettlebell training can help people with long-lasting shoulder pain caused by rotator cuff tendon problems or small tears. You would do kettlebell exercises and see if your pain and strength improve.
AnkaraAges 18–35 - NCT07295457Recruiting
Exercise to prevent pain from hormone therapy in breast cancer
This trial tests whether starting a gentle exercise program early can help prevent or reduce joint and muscle pain caused by aromatase inhibitors (a common breast cancer medicine). It is for women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer who are not yet experiencing severe pain from their treatment.
LyonAges 18–75 - NCT07290296Recruiting
Comparing muscle release and taping for knee pain
This trial compares two treatments for kneecap pain that has lasted at least 3 months: a muscle release technique and kinesio taping. The goal is to see which one helps reduce pain from daily activities like climbing stairs, running, or sitting for long periods.
CairoAges 18–30 - NCT07292649Recruiting
Labor pain relief and postpartum depression risk
This study looks at how your expectations about pain relief during labor might affect your mood after giving birth. Researchers will follow you after delivery to see if there is a link between your hopes for pain management and the risk of postpartum depression.
Padova, VenetoAges 18 years+ - NCT07296926Recruiting
Numbing injection comparison for wisdom tooth removal
This study compares two numbing methods for removing a lower wisdom tooth. One is an injection near the tooth and the other is a nerve block. It aims to see which works better and may be more comfortable.
IslamabadAges 18–45 - NCT07291388Recruiting
Retrolaminar block for lumbar fusion with multimodal pain control
This study tests whether adding a retrolaminar block (a type of back injection) to standard pain medicines helps reduce pain after lumbar spine fusion surgery. It may help you recover with less need for strong painkillers.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–75 - NCT07295886Recruiting
Cream for Protruding Hemorrhoids
This trial tests a cream containing two medicines (nifedipine and lidocaine) for painful, protruding hemorrhoids. The cream may help reduce pain and swelling. You can join if you have moderate to severe hemorrhoids that come out of the anus and have already started the cream in the last five days.
NaplesAges 18–75 - NCT07294118RecruitingPhase 2
Lidocaine and steroids for pain after brain bleed
This trial tests whether giving a numbing medicine (lidocaine) and steroids into the artery that covers the brain can help reduce pain after a brain bleed. It may be an option for people with a specific type of bleeding who have not had certain brain surgeries or procedures.
Galveston, TexasAges 18–100 - NCT07293702Recruiting
IASTM therapy for shoulder pain from impingement
This study tests a hands-on therapy called IASTM (instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) to see if it can reduce pain, improve movement, and help your shoulder feel more stable. It is for people with subacromial impingement syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain.
IstanbulAges 40–60 - NCT07290205RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Remimazolam brain imaging study
This study uses brain scans to see how a new sedative called remimazolam affects the brain in healthy adults. It will help researchers understand the drug's effects and ensure it's safe.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–59 - NCT07293676Recruiting
Massage and vibration for low back disc pain
This study tests if hand-held massage tools (IASTM) and gentle vibration therapy can reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen fear of movement in people with a bulging disc in their lower back. It is for adults aged 30-60 with moderate to severe pain lasting 3 months or longer.
IstanbulAges 30–60 - NCT07289776RecruitingPhase 1
Testing a new medicine in healthy volunteers
This first-in-human trial tests a new medicine called GRT7041 in healthy people to see how safe it is and how it works in the body. It helps doctors understand the right dose and any side effects before testing in patients.
ChristchurchAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT06746922Recruiting
Brain stimulation for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests a type of non-invasive brain stimulation called Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (iTBS) to see if it can help reduce pain and improve daily function in people with fibromyalgia. It may offer a new option for managing your pain without medication changes.
Izmir, KarabaglarAges 18–65 - NCT03382938Recruiting
Dexmedetomidine injected into C-section wounds
This trial studies whether a specific numbing/comfort medicine (dexmedetomidine) injected into the wound area during a C-section can improve recovery or reduce symptoms after surgery. You may be able to take part if you are a low-risk pregnancy and meet safety requirements.
Athens, OtherAges 18–40 - NCT05817786Recruiting
Electrical nerve stimulation for persistent arm nerve pain
This trial tests whether stimulating the nerve roots in the shoulder area can reduce long-lasting nerve pain in one arm. It may help people whose arm pain has not improved with standard nerve-pain treatments.
Lyon, FranceAges 1.5 years–80 years - NCT06731647RecruitingPhase 2
Anti-inflammatory drugs for pleurodesis in pneumothorax
This trial tests whether using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) during pleurodesis (a procedure to seal the lung lining) helps people with a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). It aims to see if these drugs can improve outcomes.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07286630Enrolling by invitation
Disability and fear avoidance in physical therapists
This study looks at how common disability and fear-related beliefs are among Egyptian physical therapists who have long-term low back pain. If you qualify, you will answer questionnaires about your pain, your thoughts about movement, and how it affects your daily life.
CairoAges 25–55 - NCT07282522Recruiting
Sensory and function in cervical disc herniation
This study looks at how cervical disc herniation affects sensation and daily function. If you have had neck pain for at least 3 months and have been diagnosed with cervical disc herniation, researchers want to compare your results to people without neck pain.
Iğdır, IğdirAges 18–65 - NCT07283003Recruiting
Pain after ureter stone removal surgery study
This study looks at pain levels after a procedure to remove stones from the ureter (the tube connecting your kidney to your bladder). It may help find better ways to manage pain after surgery.
BadenAges 18 years+ - NCT07287657Enrolling by invitation
Electrical acupoint stimulation after chest surgery
This trial tests a gentle, non-needle therapy that stimulates acupoints with mild electrical current to help you recover better after chest surgery. It may reduce pain and speed healing.
Taipei, HualienAges 15 years+ - NCT07281118Recruiting
Nerve freezing for pain after double lung transplant
This trial tests a procedure called intercostal cryoanalgesia, which freezes nerves in the chest to reduce pain after a double lung transplant. It may help you feel less pain and use fewer painkillers after surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 3,138 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.