Pain medicine
Pain clinical trials
Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We’re tracking 3,575 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,950
- Phase 4240
- Phase 2131
- Phase 3102
- 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 University20
Where studies are running
- California151
- New York79
- Massachusetts65
- Florida64
- Texas51
- Illinois40
- North Carolina40
- Maryland39
- Ohio39
- Minnesota37
Recruiting studies3,575 total
- NCT07762170RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injections for back and pelvic pain
This study is testing how well and how safely steroid injections work for different types of back pain. If you join, you'll receive the injection as part of your care and fill out surveys about your pain and ability to do daily activities before and after.
Thornhill, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07763327Recruiting
Wearable device and app for posture in university students
This study tests whether using a wearable posture belt, a phone app, and simple exercises can improve posture in university students. If you sit a lot and notice postural issues, this may help improve your neck, shoulder, and back alignment.
IslamabadAges 18–30 - NCT07766031Recruiting
Comparing endoscopic and open surgery for herniated disc pain
This study compares two types of surgery for a herniated disc in the lower back: endoscopic (using a small camera) and open surgery. It aims to see which approach leads to less pain and less need for painkillers after the operation.
Saint-GrégoireAges 18 years+ - NCT07763080Recruiting
Shoulder exercise for pain after breast cancer treatment
This study tests if a specific shoulder exercise can reduce pain from a common side effect of breast cancer treatment. It may help women who have had a mastectomy and are taking aromatase inhibitors.
CairoAges 50–70 - NCT07763158Recruiting
Treatment for severe knee pain using artery embolization
This study tests a procedure that blocks tiny arteries in the knee to reduce pain from severe arthritis. It is for people who cannot have knee replacement surgery because of other health issues.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07761689Recruiting
Kangaroo care for pain relief during newborn jaundice light therapy
This study tests whether holding your baby skin-to-skin (kangaroo care) during light therapy for jaundice can help reduce their pain and discomfort. It aims to see if this simple comfort measure is beneficial.
IstanbulAges 2 days–1 week - NCT07765082Recruiting
Textured insoles for foot function in plantar fasciopathy
This trial tests whether textured shoe insoles can improve foot function and reduce pain in people with long-standing plantar fasciopathy (a common cause of heel pain). You may join if your condition has lasted at least 3 months and you can walk for 20 minutes, but you must be otherwise healthy without recent leg injuries or other balance issues.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18–55 - NCT07760103Recruiting
Core exercises for lower back pain in recreational athletes
This trial compares two sets of core-strengthening exercises to see which works better for athletes with recurring lower back pain. It may help you find a routine that reduces pain and lets you keep being active.
IstanbulAges 18–45 - NCT07764666Enrolling by invitation
Cooling rinse for molar pain after root canal treatment
This study tests whether using a chilled saline rinse during a root canal treatment can reduce pain after the procedure. It compares two standard rinses, with and without cooling, to see which is more comfortable.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 15–40 - NCT07763132Recruiting
Virtual reality for needle pain in children
This study compares using virtual reality goggles, a numbing cream, or standard care to reduce pain and anxiety during blood draws in children aged 3 to 15. It aims to find which method works best to make the experience more comfortable.
Ústí nad Labem, Ústí nad Labem RegionAges 3–15 - NCT07766200Recruiting
Pain types in people with long-term low back pain
This study looks at different types of chronic low back pain. It aims to understand how pain affects people differently, which might help improve future treatments.
Kütahya, TürkiyeAges 18–70 - NCT07761936RecruitingPhase 3
Safinamide for Parkinson's disease pain
This study tests whether safinamide, an add-on medication for Parkinson's disease, can reduce chronic pain in people who also experience motor fluctuations (times when symptoms return between doses). It aims to see if this treatment can improve pain and quality of life.
Verona, VenetoAges 18 years+ - NCT07763860Recruiting
Music during endoscopy procedures
This study tests whether listening to music during an endoscopy (a tube with a camera used to look inside your digestive tract) can make the procedure more comfortable and less stressful. Participants will wear headphones and listen to music while the procedure is done under sedation.
SidonAges 18 years+ - NCT06369870RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve block for pain after minimally invasive aortic valve surgery
This trial tests a nerve block (injection of numbing medicine near the chest wall) to control pain after aortic valve replacement through a small right-sided chest incision. It may help reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after surgery.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT07756203Recruiting
Comparing two hand-held treatments for shoulder pain
This study tests two non-surgical treatments for shoulder pain caused by shoulder impingement. Both treatments use hand-held tools to ease pain and improve movement.
Istanbul, BeykozAges 40–60 - NCT07750184Recruiting
Kinesio taping for immediate relief in thoracic outlet syndrome
This trial tests whether a special tape, called Kinesio tape, can quickly reduce symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome, a condition where nerves or blood vessels are squeezed in the space between the collarbone and first rib. It may help with pain, numbness, or weakness in the arm and hand.
Merkez, SivasAges 20–45 - NCT07756125Recruiting
Stretching exercises for neck pain from smartphone use
This study compares two types of exercises for people with neck pain from using smartphones. One is a hands-on technique by a therapist, and the other is exercises guided by an app on your phone. It aims to see which works better for reducing pain and improving neck function.
Kallar Kahār, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–30 - NCT07756905Recruiting
Motor control exercises with and without tape for sciatica
This study tests whether adding kinesio tape (a flexible, supportive tape) to a motor control exercise program helps reduce sciatica pain more than exercises alone. It may help improve movement and reduce pain in your leg.
SialkotAges 35–50 - NCT07750236Recruiting
Stress ball for easing fear and pain during allergy testing
This trial gives children a stress ball to hold during their allergy skin test, to see if it helps reduce fear, anxiety, and pain, and makes the experience more satisfying for the family.
TarsusAges 4–10 - NCT07751718Recruiting
Pilates for office workers
This study tests whether Pilates exercises can help office workers feel better and reduce any pain or discomfort from sitting at a desk all day. If you work in an office, you might be able to join and try Pilates as part of the study.
ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT07750327Enrolling by invitation
Exercise program for runners with long-lasting groin pain
This trial tests a specialized exercise program designed to help recreational long-distance runners recover from groin pain that has lasted for at least six weeks. If you're a runner dealing with this issue, this program might help you get back to running comfortably.
Athens, AthensAges 18 years+ - NCT07754305Recruiting
Breathing and pelvic floor training for painful periods
This study tests a special breathing and muscle training program to see if it can reduce period pain in young women. It may help you manage your symptoms without medication.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–24 - NCT07756229Recruiting
Physiotherapy for long-term neck pain
This study looks at how physiotherapy affects brain activity and symptoms in people with chronic neck pain lasting more than 3 months. It aims to see if physiotherapy can help reduce pain and improve function.
San Sebastián, GuipuzcoaAges 18 years+ - NCT07751211Recruiting
Laser and gel treatment after gum graft surgery
This study tests whether a special light treatment (laser) plus a natural gel (hyaluronic acid) can help your gums heal better after a free gingival graft — a procedure to cover exposed tooth roots and increase gum tissue.
Istanbul, BakırköyAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many pain clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,575 recruiting pain medicine studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,452 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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- Immune system & allergy
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- 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.