Pain medicine
Pain clinical trials
Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We’re tracking 3,758 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable3,105
- Phase 4251
- Phase 2144
- Phase 3104
- Phase 197
- Phase 2/Phase 335
- Phase 1/Phase 222
Top conditions
Leading sponsors
- Riphah International University96
- Cairo University62
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital34
- Ain Shams University32
- Tanta University30
- Foundation University Islamabad26
- Mayo Clinic26
- Stanford University24
- VA Office of Research and Development22
- Hacettepe University20
Where studies are running
- California158
- New York80
- Massachusetts68
- Florida65
- Texas52
- Ohio47
- Maryland42
- Minnesota41
- Illinois38
- North Carolina38
Recruiting studies3,757 total
- NCT07192965Recruiting
Heart scan without ECG for chest pain with high troponin
This trial tests if a coronary CT scan (without needing an ECG) can safely guide care for people who come to the emergency room with chest pain and a high troponin level. It aims to see if this approach works as well as standard tests.
JetteAges 30 years+ - NCT07193095Recruiting
Comparing two brief pain relief programs for chronic pain
This study compares two brief programs (mindfulness skills vs. pain relief education) to see which helps adults with chronic muscle or joint pain feel better. You would attend one or two sessions and complete short questionnaires, all from home.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07193693Recruiting
Study on why doctors don't use heart imaging during stent placement
This study looks at reasons doctors may or may not use a special camera inside the heart arteries (called OCT or IVUS) during a procedure to open blocked arteries. It may help understand how to improve care for people with complex blockages.
BergamoAges 18 years+ - NCT07194239Recruiting
Lifestyle medicine for chronic pain in older adults
This trial tests if lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can reduce chronic muscle or joint pain in older adults. It focuses on people with long-lasting pain from conditions like arthritis.
Hong KongAges 60 years+ - NCT07195045Recruiting
Thai PainPREDICT validation study for diabetes nerve pain
This study tests a tool (PainPREDICT) to predict nerve pain in people with diabetes. It aims to identify those at risk so treatment can start early.
Pathum Wan, BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07195162Recruiting
Testing a digital tool for pain management
This trial is testing a digital workflow system to help doctors manage pain. It may be a good fit if you've had pain lasting at least a month.
HaifaAges 18–80 - NCT07195422Recruiting
Study of a new device for low back pain relief
This trial tests a wearable device called Japet.W+ to see if it can help reduce chronic low back pain. It might be an option for people who have had lower back pain for a long time and are looking for non-surgical relief.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–80 - NCT07196397Recruiting
Polish Registry of Heart Nerve Procedures
This registry tracks people who have had or plan to have a procedure that changes the nerves controlling heart rate, such as cardioneuroablation. It aims to better understand and treat conditions like inappropriate tachycardia, POTS, and fainting spells.
RzeszówAges 18 years+ - NCT07196657Recruiting
Testing pregabalin and crisugabalin for fibromyalgia pain
This trial is testing two medications, pregabalin and crisugabalin, to see how safe and effective they are for people with fibromyalgia who have not yet tried prescription treatments. You may qualify if your pain is moderate to severe and nondrug approaches haven't helped enough.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07196787Recruiting
Exercise program for people starting isotretinoin
This trial tests whether a guided exercise program helps people taking isotretinoin—a strong acne medication—manage side effects and feel better. If you're starting isotretinoin for the first time and are not currently a regular exerciser, you may be able to join.
UşakAges 18–35 - NCT07196800Recruiting
Laser therapy for neck pain: comparing different doses
This trial tests whether different doses of high-power laser therapy can relieve neck pain that isn't caused by a specific injury. It's for people with moderate to severe neck pain that limits movement, and who are willing to avoid pain medications during the study.
MinyaAges 18–40 - NCT07197710Recruiting
Imagined acupuncture for pain after spine surgery
This trial tests if imagining acupuncture, guided by a video, can help reduce pain after spinal surgery. It is for adults having their first spine surgery on one or two bones.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07197879Recruiting
Does dynamic sitting prevent pain in office workers?
This study tests if a special swivel mechanism for office chairs can reduce or prevent back pain in people who sit a lot at work. It is for office workers who already develop pain during prolonged sitting.
Linz, Upper AustriaAges 18–65 - NCT07198412Recruiting
Study on sedation's effect on back pain after spinal anesthesia
This study looks at whether giving sedation (medicine to help you relax) during spinal anesthesia can reduce back pain after surgery. It's for people having certain types of surgery on their lower abdomen or legs.
Banhā, Qalyubia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07198529Recruiting
Short blood thinners after stenting for stable angina
This trial is testing a way to shorten the time you need to take blood thinners after getting a specific type of heart stent. It uses a special camera (OCT) inside the artery to help decide if stents are placed well enough to allow less time on dual antiplatelet therapy.
Seoul, Gurodong-ro, Guro-guAges 19 years+ - NCT07198750Recruiting
Pulsed magnetic field therapy for knee osteoarthritis in older adults
This trial tests two types of high-intensity pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (one using two modes, another using one mode) to see if they can reduce pain and improve function in older adults with knee osteoarthritis. You would attend 9 treatment sessions and do exercises at home.
Guadalajara, JaliscoAges 60 years+ - NCT07199361Recruiting
Magnetic stimulation for chronic pain after injury or surgery
This study tests a non-invasive magnetic device placed on the skin to see how it relieves chronic pain caused by a past injury or surgery. It may help people who have had pain for at least three months and take medication for it.
Miami, FloridaAges 19–80 - NCT07200544RecruitingPhase 4
Meloxicam for skin cancer surgery pain
This study tests if meloxicam, an anti-inflammatory painkiller, helps control pain after Mohs surgery for skin cancer. It aims to reduce the need for stronger opioid pain medicines.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–110 - NCT07202416Recruiting
Pain relief after c-section: nerve block vs spinal morphine
This study compares two ways to manage pain after a planned cesarean section: a nerve block near the spine (ESPB) versus morphine injected into the spinal fluid. The goal is to find which method helps mothers recover more comfortably.
Cesena, ForlìAges 18–45 - NCT07203859Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after kidney stone surgery
This study tests a nerve block (called Quadro Iliac Plane Block) given during kidney stone surgery to see if it helps control pain after the procedure. If you are having this type of surgery and are generally healthy, you may be able to join.
Sivas, SivasAges 18–65 - NCT07205614Recruiting
Good Pain Consultation for Endometriosis
This trial tests a new way to manage pain from endometriosis. It's a 'good pain consultation' designed to help women who have endometriosis and speak Norwegian.
Kristiansand, AgderAges 16–50 - NCT07205991Recruiting
Ways to stick with a back-pain mobile app
This trial tests strategies to help people with chronic low back pain use a mobile health app consistently. If you have ongoing back pain and participated in the NOTUS trial, this study might show you better ways to stay engaged with the app.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07207174Recruiting
Mindfulness vs CBT for chronic pain relief
This study compares two non-drug treatments—mindfulness training and cognitive-behavioral therapy—to see which helps adults with chronic pain better. Both aim to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07208357Recruiting
Pregabalin with toludesvenlafaxine for fibromyalgia pain
This study tests a combination of two medications (pregabalin and toludesvenlafaxine) to see if it is safe and effective for people with fibromyalgia whose pain has not improved with non-drug treatments and who have not yet tried standard medications for this condition.
BeijingAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many pain clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,758 recruiting pain medicine studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,834 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.