Pain medicine
Pain clinical trials
Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We’re tracking 3,578 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,954
- Phase 4240
- Phase 2129
- Phase 3103
- Phase 193
- Phase 2/Phase 337
- Phase 1/Phase 222
Top conditions
Leading sponsors
- Riphah International University84
- Cairo University59
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital34
- Tanta University33
- Ain Shams University28
- Foundation University Islamabad28
- Mayo Clinic25
- VA Office of Research and Development23
- Hacettepe University22
- Stanford University21
Where studies are running
- California151
- New York79
- Massachusetts65
- Florida64
- Texas50
- North Carolina41
- Illinois40
- Maryland39
- Ohio39
- Minnesota37
Recruiting studies3,578 total
- NCT06801574Recruiting
Comparing pain relief methods for back surgery
This trial compares three different ways to manage pain during and after back surgery (lumbar fixation). The goal is to find which approach provides better pain relief and recovery.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT06802120Recruiting
Osteopathic care after lower back surgery
This trial tests whether osteopathic treatments can help reduce pain and improve daily life after spinal fusion surgery. It is for people who still have ongoing mechanical back pain four weeks after surgery.
ParisAges 18–75 - NCT06799052Recruiting
Cervical preparation for same-day abortion procedure
This study compares two methods of preparing the cervix (the opening to the uterus) on the same day as a dilation and evacuation (D&E) procedure for abortion at 16 to 18 weeks of pregnancy. The goal is to see which preparation approach works best and is safest.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 16 years+ - NCT06793293Enrolling by invitation
Laser therapy for c-section incision pain
This trial tests if a high-level laser can reduce pain and help healing after a cesarean section. If you've had a C-section and have incision pain, this treatment may offer relief without medication.
CairoAges 20–40 - NCT05748366Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided pain block for broken ribs
This trial tests an ultrasound-guided nerve pain block (in the serratus anterior area) to help relieve pain from one side of recently broken ribs. If it works well, it may reduce how much IV pain medicine or opioid tablets you need while you recover.
York, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06641102Recruiting
Healing track for chronic back pain
This trial tests a non-drug, talk-based therapy approach for chronic back pain. It may help you manage pain without medication, and all study activities can be done from home using your smartphone.
New York, New YorkAges 21–70 - NCT06791044Recruiting
Vitamin D and bone health in neurological patients
This trial looks at how vitamin D levels relate to bone strength and daily function in people with neurological disorders. If you have a neurological condition or are healthy, you may join to help understand how vitamin D affects bone health.
Nea Liosia, AthensAges 20–85 - NCT06788275Recruiting
Can exercise improve blood vessel health after a heart attack?
This study looks at whether aerobic exercise can improve blood vessel health in people who have had a heart attack or chest pain (angina). If you qualify, you'll join a monitored exercise program.
Alicante, AlicanteAges 45–75 - NCT06789861RecruitingPhase 1
First test of TT5 in healthy volunteers and surgical patients
This is a first-in-human study testing a new medicine (TT5) in healthy people and patients recovering from surgery. It checks how the body handles the drug and whether it is safe to use for pain.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–55 - NCT06788977Recruiting
Migraine treatment in pregnancy with a nerve stimulation device
This trial tests if a device that gently stimulates a nerve on your forehead can safely treat migraines during pregnancy. You'll use the device at home and track your headaches via text or email.
Darien, ConnecticutAges 18–44 - NCT06788717Enrolling by invitation
Study on Hip Revision Stem Performance
This study is checking how well a specific hip implant (the Comprehensive Revision Stem) works in people who need hip replacement. It helps make sure the implant is safe and effective over time.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–100 - NCT06376058Recruiting
Comparing two numbing medicines for planned C-sections
This study compares two different numbing medicines (chloroprocaine and ropivacaine) given as a spinal injection during planned C-sections. The goal is to see which one works faster and better for pain relief during surgery.
AthensAges 18–48 - NCT06785389Recruiting
How fear before surgery affects pain and recovery
This study looks at how feeling scared or anxious before surgery might affect your pain and recovery afterward. It aims to help improve care for future patients.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06782464Recruiting
Freezing nerves for shoulder pain after stroke or brain injury
This trial tests if freezing certain nerves in the upper arm (cryoneurolysis) works as well as standard care for reducing shoulder pain and muscle tightness after a stroke or brain injury. It aims to improve function and ease caregiving tasks.
LuxembourgAges 18 years+ - NCT06785129Recruiting
Endometriosis and migraine study
This study looks at the link between endometriosis and migraine. Researchers want to understand how these conditions affect each other, so they need people with endometriosis, migraine, or both, as well as healthy volunteers without chronic pain.
St Louis, MissouriAges 12–45 - NCT06784908Recruiting
Stress and pain study for people living with HIV
This study looks at how stress affects pain in people with HIV. It may help find better ways to manage pain in this group.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–68 - NCT06785909Recruiting
Understanding why pregnancy back and pelvic pain persists
This study looks at why some women develop ongoing pain in the lower back or pelvis during pregnancy. It tests how your body's sense of movement, fear of pain, and inflammation might be related. You may join if you are early in a single pregnancy and do not have that pain yet.
HasseltAges 18–40 - NCT06783946Enrolling by invitation
Meditation for pain and anxiety after kidney stone surgery
This study is testing whether guided meditation can help reduce pain, discomfort, and anxiety after a kidney stone removal procedure called ureteroscopy. If you or your child is a teenager or adult scheduled for this surgery, meditation might be a calming tool to try before and after the procedure.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06784999RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief after head and neck reconstructive surgery
This study compares two medicines, sufentanil and methadone, for pain control after head and neck surgery that uses a flap to rebuild tissue. The goal is to find which option works better and has fewer side effects.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–80 - NCT06785766Enrolling by invitation
Yoga for PMS: Balance, focus, and body awareness
This trial tests whether yoga can help with PMS symptoms like poor balance, brain fog, and posture. It looks at how yoga might improve your body awareness and overall well-being during your menstrual cycle.
Siirt, Si̇i̇rtAges 18 years+ - NCT06785363Enrolling by invitation
Pelvic ligament release for postpartum back pain
This study tests a technique to release a tight pelvic ligament that can cause lower back pain after pregnancy. It may help women who recently gave birth and have mechanical back or pelvic pain.
CairoAges 25–30 - NCT03231241Recruiting
Study of worsening headaches using scans and blood testing
This study looks at why headaches can become long-lasting (“chronified”) by combining answers from online questionnaires, brain imaging, and blood protein tests. Your participation may help researchers find biological clues that could improve how headache problems are understood and treated.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05906134RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pain control plan after minimally invasive esophagus surgery
This trial tests a pain-control method (using an epidural/nerve pain-block through the back, called neuraxial anesthesia) for people having minimally invasive esophagus removal surgery. It may help reduce pain after surgery and improve comfort during recovery.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06381063RecruitingPhase 3
Anti-inflammatory for heart surgery
This trial is testing whether a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) given during heart surgery can reduce complications. It's for people having planned open-heart surgery with a heart-lung machine.
AmiensAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many pain clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,578 recruiting pain medicine studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,493 we cover in this area in total.
- What does “Pain” cover here?
- Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We group each study into pain based on the conditions it studies, so you can scan the whole therapeutic area at once and drill into a specific condition.
- How do I find a pain trial near me?
- Use the search to filter pain studies by location and eligibility. Every Clin2 trial page explains the criteria in plain English and offers a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read — the study team makes the final decision.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov; specialty groupings are derived from each study’s conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.