Pain medicine
Pain clinical trials
Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We’re tracking 3,764 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable3,111
- Phase 4251
- Phase 2144
- Phase 3104
- Phase 197
- Phase 2/Phase 335
- Phase 1/Phase 222
Top conditions
Leading sponsors
- Riphah International University97
- 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
- Ohio48
- Maryland42
- Minnesota41
- Illinois38
- North Carolina38
Recruiting studies3,763 total
- NCT07495826Recruiting
Predicting behavior in kids during sedation
This study looks at children aged 1 to 17 who get sedation or anxiety medicine for a procedure in the emergency department or dental clinic. Researchers want to understand what predicts how children behave during and after sedation.
London, OntarioAges 1–17 - NCT07496086Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for stomach surgery pain
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one reduces pain better after laparoscopic stomach cancer surgery. If you qualify, you'll help doctors find the best way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
YinchuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07496203Recruiting
BETY program after knee injections for osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a special exercise and education program called BETY helps people with knee osteoarthritis feel better after getting a knee injection. You may qualify if you had a knee injection in the last month and have moderate knee arthritis.
Ankara, SamanpazarıAges 18 years+ - NCT07497425Recruiting
Exercise and Immune Response in Chronic Back Pain
This study looks at how a single session of exercise affects your immune system and nervous system. It may help researchers find new ways to treat chronic low back pain.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–75 - NCT07497711RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Virtual treatment for menstrual cramps
This study tests a virtual (app-based) approach to help manage menstrual cramps. It is for people with regular periods who have moderate to severe cramp pain and want to try a non-medication option.
SingaporeAges 16–35 - NCT07498491Recruiting
Weighted blanket study for adults with ongoing pain
This study tests whether using a weighted blanket (10–25 pounds) while sleeping can help adults with chronic pain. If you join, you'll use the blanket every night for about 5 weeks and complete simple online questionnaires.
Portland, OregonAges 18 years+ - NCT07500012Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for breast cancer pain
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in your ear (called taVNS) can help reduce pain and improve symptoms for breast cancer survivors. You would need to have finished your main treatments, have ongoing pain, and be willing to provide stool samples and undergo brain scans.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18–79 - NCT07500558Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided nerve block for chronic migraine pain relief
This study tests two power levels of a pulsed radiofrequency treatment aimed at a nerve cluster behind your cheekbone to reduce chronic migraine pain. If you have frequent migraines that haven't responded well to two or more preventive medications, this could be an option for you.
MinyaAges 20–70 - NCT07501767Recruiting
Online exercise program for remote workers with back or neck pain
This study tests if a physiotherapist-led online exercise program can help remote workers with back or neck pain caused by long hours of sitting. It may improve your posture and reduce discomfort.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07502612Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation medication tapering study
This study tests whether lowering pain medication can improve how well spinal cord stimulation works. It is for people who already take certain pain medicines and are scheduled to try a spinal cord stimulator.
WilrijkAges 18 years+ - NCT07502742Recruiting
Pain in aging athletes and nonathletes
This study looks at how pain affects older adults who are either current master's athletes, former competitive athletes, or nonathletes. It aims to understand why some people have more pain and what helps them stay active.
Milwaukee, WisconsinAges 35–65 - NCT07504991Recruiting
Radiofrequency and ultrasound for pain after childbirth
This trial tests whether combining radiofrequency with ultrasound can reduce pain during sex after having a baby. It may help women who have had moderate to severe pain for a while after a vaginal delivery.
Tarragona, TARRAGONAAges 18–50 - NCT07505797Recruiting
Ultrasound imaging study for suspicious breast lesions
This study is testing a new ultrasound device (ATUSA) to see how well it can image breast lesions that have been classified as suspicious (BI-RADS 4 or 5). If you have a recent finding that needs further evaluation, this research might help improve detection methods.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18–94 - NCT07506785Recruiting
Home exercise after neck injection for nerve pain
This trial tests whether adding a home exercise program to a steroid injection in the neck helps people with long-term nerve pain in the arm. It aims to improve pain and function for those who haven't gotten enough relief from other treatments.
Konya, TurkeyAges 18–70 - NCT07507604Recruiting
Spinal Adjustment and Pain Relief in Chronic Low Back Pain
This study tests whether a brief hands-on spinal adjustment can affect pain and inflammation markers in people with long-term low back pain. It aims to see if psychological factors like expectations influence how well the treatment works.
Biała Podlaska, Lublin VoivodeshipAges 18–65 - NCT07507734Recruiting
Splint and exercise therapy for jaw joint pain
This trial tests whether a custom mouth splint combined with jaw exercises can reduce pain in the jaw joint (TMJ). It may help people who have had jaw joint pain for at least 3 months.
Istanbul, TuzlaAges 18–65 - NCT07508410Recruiting
Mulligan vs Myofascial Release for Neck-Related Headaches
This study compares two hands-on therapy techniques—Mulligan mobilization and myofascial release—to see which works better for headaches that start from the neck. If you have neck pain on one side and headaches that get worse with movement, this trial may help you find relief.
KonyaAges 18–65 - NCT07509021Recruiting
Shoulder impingement, pain thoughts, and treatment sticking
This study looks at how pain, thinking patterns, and sticking to treatment relate in people with shoulder impingement. It aims to help improve physical therapy programs by understanding these factors.
BoluAges 18–65 - NCT07509671Recruiting
Can a diet help painful diabetic nerve pain?
This study tests whether a special diet can help reduce pain caused by nerve damage from Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. You may qualify if you have painful diabetic neuropathy and are looking for a non-medication approach.
Hendersonville, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07510269Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain control during mastectomy
This study tests two different numbing shots for the chest wall to see which one provides better pain relief during and after mastectomy surgery.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–75 - NCT07510698Recruiting
Same-day awake mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction
This study tests whether people can have a mastectomy while awake (using numbing medicine instead of general anesthesia) and go home the same day with immediate breast reconstruction. It may be an option if you're healthy enough and have support at home.
Rome, RomeAges 18–75 - NCT07510789Recruiting
Low back pain impact in ankylosing spondylitis
This study looks at how different types of low back pain in people with ankylosing spondylitis affect their daily functioning and overall well-being. It aims to better understand these pain patterns so doctors can provide more personalized care.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18 years+ - NCT07511751Recruiting
Comparing treatments for myofascial pain syndrome
This trial compares three different treatments to find which works best for long-term back pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome, a condition where tight muscle knots cause pain. It is for people who have not found relief with standard treatments.
Adapazarı, SakaryaAges 18–65 - NCT07511816RecruitingPhase 2
Pain Relief Study After Wisdom Tooth Removal
This study tests a new pain medication (LY4515100) in people recovering from wisdom tooth extraction surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces pain better than current options after the procedure.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–40
Common questions
- How many pain clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,764 recruiting pain medicine studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,842 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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- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
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- 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.