Pain medicine
Pain clinical trials
Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We’re tracking 3,580 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,955
- Phase 4240
- Phase 2129
- Phase 3103
- Phase 194
- Phase 2/Phase 337
- Phase 1/Phase 222
Top conditions
Leading sponsors
- Riphah International University84
- Cairo University61
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital34
- Tanta University34
- 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
- Florida65
- Massachusetts65
- Texas51
- Illinois40
- North Carolina40
- Maryland39
- Ohio39
- Minnesota37
Recruiting studies3,580 total
- NCT06587919Enrolling by invitation
Brain training for pain after trauma
This trial tests a brain-training technique called EEG-neurofeedback to help people with ongoing pain after a traumatic event. It aims to retrain overactive brain networks to reduce pain and distress.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT06590116Recruiting
Spinal manipulation for chronic low back pain
This study looks at how people feel about spinal manipulation therapy for long-term low back pain. It's for adults who have had pain in their lower back for more than three months and want to share their views on this type of treatment.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT06600178RecruitingPhase 1
Heart medication for women with chest pain and small vessel disease
This trial tests a diabetes medication called SGLT2 inhibitors to see if it can improve blood flow to the heart and reduce chest pain in women who have small vessel heart disease (microvascular dysfunction) but not blocked large arteries. Participants will take the medication and be monitored for symptom relief and heart function improvements.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06596681RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study of GA for hard-to-treat nerve pain
This early-phase trial tests a new treatment called GA for people with hard-to-treat neuropathic pain that hasn't improved with standard therapies. The goal is to see if it is safe and tolerable.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06585033Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for pain after back surgery
This trial tests how much of the pain relief from spinal cord stimulation is due to the placebo effect. It is for people with ongoing leg pain after back surgery who have already tried other treatments without success.
ArnhemAges 18–70 - NCT06590402RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve blocks for pain relief after kids' knee surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after knee surgery in children and teens. It is for patients aged 8 to 18 having a first-time ACL or MPFL reconstruction.
New York, New YorkAges 8–18 - NCT06596031Enrolling by invitation
Health coaching for people waiting for hip or knee replacement
This study tests whether health coaching can help people who are waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery. It aims to improve your health and wellbeing while you wait for your operation.
SheffieldAges 18 years+ - NCT06588777Recruiting
Two Nerve Blocks for Pain After Gallbladder Surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. If you take part, you will receive either an ultrasound-guided M-TAPA block or a quadratus lumborum block, and the researchers will measure how well each controls your pain.
CairoAges 21–71 - NCT06574165Recruiting
Pain, mood, and brain inflammation in veterans with fibromyalgia
This study looks at how brain inflammation and mood relate to pain in veterans with fibromyalgia. It may help find new ways to treat pain by understanding these connections.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19–85 - NCT06574009RecruitingPhase 4
Better options for chronic cancer pain in veterans
This study tests if switching from long-term opioid painkillers to buprenorphine (a different type of pain medication) can provide better pain relief for veterans who have had cancer but are currently cancer-free. It aims to find a safer and more effective way to manage chronic pain.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–99 - NCT06574269RecruitingPhase 2
Study on TLC590 for pain after surgery
This trial tests a new pain medicine, TLC590, for people having one of several common surgeries, like bunion removal, hernia repair, breast augmentation, knee replacement, or tummy tuck. The goal is to see if it helps manage pain after the procedure.
Bellaire, TexasAges 18–70 - NCT06583395Enrolling by invitation
Meditation retreat study with fitness tracker
This trial studies people attending a 7-day meditation retreat to see how meditation affects well-being. You will wear a fitness tracker and answer surveys.
Palm Desert, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT06568770RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing two nerve blocks for femur fracture surgery pain
This trial tests if one type of nerve block (PENG block) works better than another (S-FICB) for controlling pain during and after femur fracture surgery. Both blocks are guided by ultrasound to help with your recovery.
Sahiwal, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–70 - NCT05052736Recruiting
Noninvasive brain/nerve stimulation for early CRPS type I
This trial studies a noninvasive stimulation treatment to help people with early-stage complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type I. It may help calm nerve-related pain, especially soon after symptoms begin.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Palmas, LasAges 18 years+ - NCT06580899Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Knee pain pump study for single knee replacement surgery
This study tests whether a small pain pump placed in your knee joint during surgery can help control pain after a single knee replacement. It is for people who are having outpatient knee replacement surgery and have not been taking strong pain medicines recently.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06572241Recruiting
Spinal morphine for better labor pain relief
This study tests whether adding a small dose of morphine into the spinal fluid improves pain relief from an epidural during labor. If you are having your first baby and want pain relief, you may be able to take part.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–50 - NCT06575530RecruitingPhase 4
Remimazolam for sedation after non-cardiac surgery
This trial tests a sedative called remimazolam besylate in patients who need a breathing tube and light sedation after non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to see if it works well and is safe.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT06576570Enrolling by invitation
Improving surgeon ergonomics with AI analytics
This trial uses AI to analyze surgeon posture and movements during acute care surgeries, with the goal of improving ergonomics and reducing physical strain. It may help identify better surgical practices for both surgeons and patients.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT06569615Recruiting
Comparing shock wave, laser, and cold therapy for sacroiliitis pain
This trial compares three different treatments (shock wave therapy, laser therapy, and cold therapy) for people with sacroiliitis, a condition that causes pain in the lower back, buttocks, or hips. The goal is to see which treatment works best for reducing pain and improving movement.
Najran, Najran RegionAges 20–50 - NCT06582810Recruiting
Lidocaine for headaches after brain bleed
This study tests whether a lidocaine infusion (given through an IV) can safely reduce severe headaches after a subarachnoid hemorrhage (a type of brain bleed). You may qualify if you had a spontaneous bleed and can communicate your pain level.
Wichita, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06573996Recruiting
Testing a mouth TENS device for braces pain
This trial tests if a small device placed inside the mouth can ease pain from braces. You'll receive either real or fake treatment with the TENS device to see if it helps with soreness after adjustments.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06568406Recruiting
Early physiotherapy after episiotomy for better recovery
This study tests whether starting physiotherapy early after a childbirth-related cut (episiotomy) can help with pain, pelvic floor function, sexual health, and overall quality of life.
BrnoAges 18–40 - NCT06568198RecruitingPhase 2
Brain stimulation study for chronic low back pain
This trial tests whether a noninvasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can help reduce chronic low back pain. Participants will have brain scans and receive the treatment over several sessions.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–60 - NCT06580327Recruiting
Epidural Drip vs. Intermittent Doses for Women in Labor
This study compares two ways of giving epidural pain medicine during labor—continuous drip versus intermittent doses. It is for women who have given birth before and are in early labor with a single, head-down baby.
NazarethAges Any age
Common questions
- How many pain clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,580 recruiting pain medicine studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,510 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.