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
- NCT06978335Enrolling by invitation
Acupoint stimulation for better wound pain relief after surgery
This study tests if gentle stimulation of acupoints (like acupressure or a small device) can ease pain from a surgical wound. It is for adults who are having a surgery with a long incision and will be using a pain pump afterward.
Taipei, Peitou DistAges 18 years+ - NCT06977958Enrolling by invitation
Gluteal enhancement trial for non-active women
This trial tests a program called NASM OPT to see if it can improve hip appearance in women who haven't exercised for the last 6 months. It might help you if you're looking to reshape your hips safely.
Ferdows, South Khorasan ProvinceAges 20–45 - NCT06977919Enrolling by invitation
New exercise method for chest firmness and shape
This trial tests a new technique (called NASM OPT) to help improve the shape and firmness of your chest. It is for women who have not been exercising and who want to enhance their chest appearance without using surgery.
Zahedan, Sistan and BaluchestanAges 20–45 - NCT06972004Enrolling by invitation
Preventing loss of independence through exercise for veterans
This study tests a gentle exercise program for veterans living in VA community living centers. The program is designed to help residents with memory problems stay independent, move better, and feel better. Staff at the center will be trained to lead the classes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06965920Enrolling by invitation
Spinal pain and balance study using gentle chiropractic care
This study tests a gentle chiropractic technique called flexion distraction to see if it improves how well you move and balance while standing. It may help if you have spinal pain and can stand with mild to moderate pain.
West Palm Beach, FloridaAges 18–100 - NCT06962982Enrolling by invitation
VR therapy for neck pain in computer users
This study tests if short-term virtual reality exercises and ergonomic training can reduce neck pain, improve neck movement and strength, and boost work productivity in people who use computers for long hours.
AjmanAges 18–60 - NCT06957990Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy during hernia surgery to reduce pain medication
This study tests if listening to music therapy before and during hernia surgery can lower the need for strong painkillers (narcotics). It may help you manage pain with less medication.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06957639Enrolling by invitation
Physiotherapy for chronic neck pain
This trial tests a physiotherapy program for people with neck pain lasting 3 months or longer. The goal is to see if it helps reduce pain and improve daily function.
Yozgat, YozgatAges 18–64 - NCT06956508Enrolling by invitation
VR therapy to prevent phantom limb pain after amputation
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) daily in the hospital after a major amputation can help prevent phantom limb pain. You'll use a VR headset to do simple exercises that may keep your brain from sending pain signals to the missing limb.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 13 years+ - NCT06944314Enrolling by invitation
Doctors' views on pain during flexible cystoscopy with local anesthetic
This trial asks doctors to rate how much pain they think male patients feel during a minimally invasive bladder exam. It aims to see if doctors' estimates of pain are accurate.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06926322Enrolling by invitation
Treating dead baby molars with special medicines
This study tests different medicines to treat dead (necrotic) baby molars in children. The goal is to safely clean the infection and save the tooth so it can stay until it falls out naturally.
CairoAges 4–8 - NCT06924268Enrolling by invitation
Art therapy for mood and symptoms in palliative care
This trial tests whether a single art therapy session can improve mood and reduce symptom burden for patients in a palliative care unit. It aims to see if creative expression can help you feel better emotionally and physically.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06919640Enrolling by invitationPhase 1
Psilocybin and brain implant study
This trial tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) affects brain activity in people who already have a brain-sensing device implanted. It may help researchers understand how psilocybin works in the brain.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 21–75 - NCT06911437Enrolling by invitation
Knee pain relief with Chinese formula and massage
This study tests if combining a Chinese herbal formula called Xiaoyu Zhitong with a gentle drainage massage can reduce knee pain and swelling. It may help people whose knee symptoms are worse in cold, damp weather.
BeijingAges 25–70 - NCT06898541Enrolling by invitation
A device to treat chest pain from small heart artery disease
This trial tests a device called the Coronary Sinus Reducer for people with chest pain caused by problems in the small arteries of the heart. The device is placed in a vein near the heart to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms.
RotterdamAges 40 years+ - NCT06892977Enrolling by invitation
How stress affects pain (brain scan study)
This study uses MRI scans to explore how stress changes your experience of pain. Researchers want to understand the link between stress and pain, which could help improve treatments for chronic pain.
GhentAges 18–45 - NCT06886633Enrolling by invitation
Breathing exercise and cold pack for wound cleaning pain
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise and a cold pack can help reduce pain and anxiety while a wound is being cleaned (called sharp debridement). If you are having a wound cleaned and feel anxious about it, this may be a way to feel more comfortable.
Gaziantep, GaziantepAges Any age - NCT06880484Enrolling by invitation
Far-infrared socks for diabetic nerve pain
This study tests whether special far-infrared socks can help relieve nerve pain and improve nerve function in people with diabetic nerve damage. If you have mild to moderate nerve pain and live in Kayseri, you may be able to join.
Talas, KayseriAges 19 years+ - NCT06865378Enrolling by invitation
Breathing gas and nausea after hysterectomy study
This study looks at whether levels of carbon dioxide in your breath and blood flow measurements during surgery can help predict nausea, vomiting, or pain after a hysterectomy. It may help doctors better manage your recovery.
IstanbulAges 20–65 - NCT06863688Enrolling by invitation
Ankle fracture surgery with tourniquet study
This trial compares tourniquet use during ankle fracture surgery. It looks at outcomes for patients with a simple (closed) ankle fracture caused by a ground-level fall who are having metal plates and screws placed.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–65 - NCT06854991Enrolling by invitation
Virtual reality for managing pain in healthy kids
This study tests if virtual reality can help distract children and teenagers from the feeling of pain. It could show that VR is a helpful tool for managing pain without medicine.
Columbus, OhioAges 6–17 - NCT06854913Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder Surgery and Sleep in Workers
This study looks at how shoulder surgery affects the sleep of people who do physical work. If you are having shoulder surgery, researchers want to see if your sleep changes after the operation.
Rome, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06854302Enrolling by invitation
Studying chest pain after successful heart stent procedure
This study looks at why some people still have chest pain (angina) even after a successful heart stent procedure (PCI). You will have a heart MRI (stress CMR) before the stent procedure, and doctors will measure blood flow in your heart arteries during and after the procedure.
Cambridge, CambridgeshireAges 18 years+ - NCT06849466Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Perioperative dexmedetomidine for chronic pain after lung surgery
This study tests whether giving the medication dexmedetomidine during and after surgery can prevent long-term pain after a thoracoscopic lung resection. If you are scheduled for this type of lung surgery, you may be able to join and help see if this drug makes recovery less painful over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80
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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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.