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
- NCT07535047Recruiting
How Placebo and TENS Work Together for Lower Back Pain
This study tests whether the expectation of pain relief (the placebo effect) can make a device called TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) work better for acute lower back pain. TENS uses gentle electrical pulses on your skin to reduce pain.
Giza, Giza GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07535281Recruiting
Kidney Stone Surgery Technique and Recovery Study
This study tests a technique during kidney stone removal surgery (RIRS) where the surgeon fully drains the kidney system at the end of the procedure. Researchers want to see if this approach improves how quickly patients recover and reduces complications.
Gandong-gu, Outside U.S./CanadaAges 20–80 - NCT07538427Recruiting
Music Therapy for Health in Rural Elder Care
This study explores whether music can improve health and wellbeing in older adults living in rural care facilities. Researchers will work with residents to understand how music might help with mood, memory, and quality of life.
Flagstaff, ArizonaAges Any age - NCT07538570RecruitingPhase 4
Pain Management After Knee Replacement Surgery
This study tests different pain treatments for patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery. The goal is to find the most effective way to manage pain after this common procedure.
Bellaire, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT07539623RecruitingPhase 3
Pain relief with suzetrigine after heart or weight-loss surgery
This study tests whether suzetrigine, a new pain medication, can reduce the need for opioids (strong painkillers) after cardiac or bariatric surgery. The goal is to help patients manage pain with fewer opioid-related side effects.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT07540689Recruiting
Pain Relief Method for Children's Minimally Invasive Belly Surgery
This study tests a new pain-relief technique called M-TAPA for children ages 1–7 having small-incision belly surgery. Researchers want to see if this method helps reduce pain better than standard approaches after surgery.
Cairo, ElmanialAges 1–7 - NCT07541599Recruiting
Mind-Body Skills for Rural Veterans With Chronic Pain
This study tests whether online mind-body techniques (like meditation and breathing exercises) can help rural veterans manage chronic pain. You'll attend remote sessions and learn skills to reduce how much pain interferes with daily life.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07542392Recruiting
Birth Affirmation Cards to Support First-Time Labor
This study tests whether special affirmation cards (positive statements) guided by a midwife help first-time mothers feel more confident and positive during labor. The goal is to see if this simple, non-medical tool improves your labor experience and how you cope with contractions.
Mut, Mersi̇nAges 18–40 - NCT07543484Recruiting
Tennis Serve Movement Study for Shoulder Pain
This research study examines how your shoulder muscles and joints move during a tennis serve, comparing players with shoulder pain to those without. The goal is to better understand shoulder injuries in tennis and help prevent or treat them.
TaipeiAges 18–40 - NCT07544108Recruiting
Understanding What Affects Neck Pain Recovery
This study helps researchers understand which patients with long-term neck pain recover better and why. By learning more about your neck pain and how it affects your daily life, the study may help doctors predict outcomes and improve treatment.
Kütahya, KütahyaAges 18–65 - NCT07546084Recruiting
Exercise Program for Rotator Cuff Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether a special exercise program that trains you to focus your attention in different ways can reduce shoulder pain and improve function. You'll do exercises designed to help your rotator cuff (the muscles that stabilize your shoulder) while learning to shift your mental focus during movement.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07546903Recruiting
Pain relief methods for hip fracture surgery
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) used to reduce pain after hip fracture surgery. Researchers want to see which method works better to help patients recover with less pain.
ÇorumAges 18 years+ - NCT07547371Recruiting
Aromatherapy and Digital Anesthesia for Dental Anxiety in Children
This study tests whether aromatherapy (calming scents) and digital anesthesia (numbing technology) can help reduce anxiety and pain when children need a baby molar removed. The goal is to find gentler ways to keep children comfortable during dental procedures.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 6–12 - NCT07547566Recruiting
TECAR Therapy vs. Cycling for Athletic Recovery
This study compares two recovery methods—TECAR therapy (a heating treatment) and cycling—to see which helps young athletes recover better after jumping exercises. The goal is to understand which approach reduces fatigue and helps athletes bounce back faster.
Córdoba, CórdobaAges 18 years+ - NCT07547618Recruiting
Pain Management in Recovery Room After Surgery
This study observes how much pain medication patients need right after surgery while they're in the recovery room. Researchers want to understand pain patterns to help improve comfort for future surgical patients.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18 years+ - NCT07547774Recruiting
Sleep Quality Before Breast Surgery and Recovery Outcomes
This study examines how well you sleep before breast cancer surgery and whether it affects your recovery afterward. Researchers will ask about your sleep habits and track your healing to understand the connection.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–70 - NCT07548034Recruiting
Ultrasound-Guided Treatment for Hip Pinching Pain
This trial tests a minimally invasive needle treatment combined with exercise for hip pain caused by tissue tightness near the hip joint. The treatment uses ultrasound imaging to guide a small needle that delivers electrical energy to reduce scar-like tissue, plus physical therapy to improve hip function.
Alcobendas, MadridAges 18–55 - NCT07548385RecruitingPhase 3
New pain medicine for after knee replacement surgery
This study tests a new medication called suzetrigine to help manage pain after knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and discomfort better than current treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT07550114Recruiting
Nerve blocks to reduce bleeding and pain after spine surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (numbing injections) given during lumbar spine fusion surgery to see which better reduces bleeding and pain after the operation. If you're having spine surgery, this trial might help your recovery be smoother with less pain and bleeding.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07550348Recruiting
Pain Relief Comparison for Lower Leg Surgery Nerve Block
This study compares two common numbing medications used together versus one alone for nerve-blocking surgery on the lower leg. Researchers want to see which approach works better and lasts longer for pain relief after your procedure.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT07550543Recruiting
PEMF Therapy for Chronic Shoulder Pain
This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy—a treatment using magnetic pulses—can reduce chronic shoulder pain and improve how well your shoulder works. You would receive this therapy at a rehabilitation center over several weeks.
Constanța, TechirghiolAges 18–70 - NCT07550777Recruiting
Heart Health and Eye Injections Study
This study looks at how repeated eye injections of a drug called bevacizumab affect chemicals in your blood that relate to heart health and inflammation. Researchers want to understand if these eye injections might impact your cardiovascular risk.
Erzurum, ErzurumAges 50–80 - NCT07552519Recruiting
Patient Outcomes in Spinal Disease Treatment
This study tracks how patients feel and function after receiving treatment for spinal disease (which may include procedures like spinal cord stimulation). Researchers want to understand what matters most to patients during their recovery.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07552701Recruiting
Pain relief methods after gallbladder removal surgery
This study compares two different nerve-blocking techniques to help manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. Both methods use ultrasound guidance to deliver numbing medication near nerves, and the trial tests which approach works better for pain relief and overall recovery.
ÇorumAges 18–65
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.