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
- NCT06448923RecruitingPhase 2
CBD for Pain and Opioid Reduction After Fracture
This trial tests if cannabidiol (CBD) can help reduce pain and the need for opioids after a broken arm or leg. If you recently broke a bone and are between 18 and 70, you might be able to join.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–70 - NCT06748976Recruiting
Brain activity study during attention tasks
This study looks at how your brain controls attention by measuring brain activity while you perform tasks. It may help researchers understand attention better.
Oro Verde, Entre Ríos ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT06739460Enrolling by invitation
Comparing pain relief: ketamine vs magnesium for hysteroscopy
This study compares two different sedatives, ketamine and magnesium, to see which provides better pain relief for women having a hysteroscopy (a procedure to examine the uterus). It might help you if you are having this procedure and want to be more comfortable during sedation.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–55 - NCT05762250Recruiting
Ear acupuncture for symptom relief in advanced cancer
This study tests whether auricular (ear) acupuncture can reduce ongoing symptoms and daily limitations in people with advanced cancer. It may help with discomfort and other side effects related to the disease or its treatment.
StuttgartAges 18–70 - NCT05494502Recruiting
Nerve block to reduce long-term pain after breast surgery
This trial tests whether a specific pain-numbing nerve block given during mastectomy can reduce chronic (long-lasting) pain after breast cancer surgery. It may help some people use less pain medicine later by lowering nerve-related pain after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06399185RecruitingPhase 4
Medicines for catheter discomfort after bladder or prostate surgery
This study tests whether two medicines, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, can reduce discomfort from a urinary catheter after bladder or prostate surgery. If you are having this type of surgery and need a catheter, this trial may help find a better way to manage that discomfort.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06153199Recruiting
Managing low back pain in nursery and landscape workers
This study tests a self-management program to help people who work in nurseries or landscaping manage their low back pain. It aims to give you practical tools to reduce pain and stay active at work.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06740214RecruitingPhase 3
Different doses of liposomal bupivacaine for knee replacement pain
This trial tests different doses of a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) injected into a nerve block in the thigh to see which dose works best for pain after knee replacement surgery. It may help you have better pain control and recover faster.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT06745453Recruiting
Nerve block for back pain in the ER
This trial tests whether a numbing injection near your spine can quickly relieve sudden back pain that has lasted less than six weeks. If it works, it could be a fast, non-opioid option during an ER visit.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT06744816RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Can capsaicin cream ease nerve pain after chemotherapy?
This study tests whether a capsaicin cream (made from chili peppers) can help reduce pain in the legs caused by nerve damage from past chemotherapy. It's for people who still have pain 3 months or more after finishing chemo.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06747871Recruiting
Opioids, low nicotine cigarettes, and chronic pain study
This study tests if using cigarettes with very low nicotine can help people with chronic pain who are on buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. It aims to see if this approach reduces smoking and helps you think about quitting.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 21 years+ - NCT06741579RecruitingPhase 3
Pain relief study for nerve injury pain
This trial tests how well two types of peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) devices relieve chronic pain caused by a single nerve injury. It looks for people who already have a referral for PNS therapy as part of their usual care and who have gotten at least 50% relief from a diagnostic nerve block.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06504277Recruiting
Lower gas pressure during surgery for shoulder pain reduction
This study compares two different gas pressures used during laparoscopic surgery to see if lower pressure reduces shoulder pain afterward. It may help if you're having surgery to remove an ovary, fallopian tube, or ovarian cyst.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04208828Recruiting
IVIG for difficult gastrointestinal auto-immune nerve symptoms
This trial tests intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), a donated antibody treatment, for people whose gastrointestinal (GI) “motor” symptoms are not improving with standard care and may be auto-immune related. If you’re eligible, IVIG could help calm the immune system and improve gut movement symptoms.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 12–90 - NCT06266611RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis for cancer symptom relief
This trial tests whether cannabis can help cancer patients manage symptoms like sleep trouble, pain, and mood changes. It's for people who are new to using cannabis for these issues.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 25 years+ - NCT06737237Enrolling by invitation
Nerve block vs. local numbing for collarbone surgery
This trial compares two ways to numb the area during collarbone surgery: a nerve block (cervical plexus block) or local anesthetic injections. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief and recovery.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North CarolinaAges 18–64 - NCT06731348Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Pain pill options after pelvic surgery
This trial compares two different amounts of opioid pain pills after surgery for women with pelvic floor problems. The goal is to see if a lower dose still provides good pain relief and keeps patients satisfied.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06729437Recruiting
Transcranial brain stimulation for patellar tendon pain
This trial tests whether a gentle brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can improve knee function and reduce pain in people with long-term patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee). It may help by calming pain signals in the brain.
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–50 - NCT06736483RecruitingPhase 2
Dexmedetomidine for children’s groin surgery recovery
This trial tests whether adding a sedative called dexmedetomidine to a numbing shot (nerve block) helps children aged 1–7 recover better after groin surgery. The goal is to improve comfort and reduce side effects.
Montpellier, FranceAges 1–7 - NCT06729294Recruiting
Does music help during knee replacement surgery?
This study tests if listening to music during knee replacement surgery under spinal anesthesia can lower anxiety, pain, and stress hormone levels. It may help make the experience calmer for patients.
Kocasinan, KayseriAges 18 years+ - NCT06728579RecruitingPhase 2
Group therapy for joint pain in breast cancer survivors
This study tests two supportive group programs—one using mindfulness skills, the other providing supportive talk therapy—to help breast cancer survivors manage joint pain caused by hormone-blocking pills. If you have ongoing joint pain and are taking an aromatase inhibitor, you may be able to join a free, video-based group.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06736795Recruiting
Online support for Achilles tendon loading exercises
This study tests whether extra support from a clinician during a progressive exercise program helps people with Achilles tendon pain improve faster. You'll do exercises that gradually increase the load on your tendon, with guidance from a physical therapist via video visits.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–60 - NCT06724861Recruiting
Sensory rehabilitation for chemo-related nerve pain
This trial is testing a sensory rehabilitation program for people who have ongoing nerve pain or numbness in their hands or feet after chemotherapy. It aims to help improve sensation and movement.
TzrifinAges 18 years+ - NCT06721962RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing an experimental treatment for moderate to severe Crohn's disease
This trial is testing a new investigational treatment called TRX103 for adults with moderate to severe Crohn's disease that has not responded to at least two other advanced therapies. The study aims to see if this treatment can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–65
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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- Mental health
- Digestive system
- Lungs & breathing
- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Infections
- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
- Ear, nose & throat
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.