Pain medicine
Pain clinical trials
Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We’re tracking 3,756 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable3,101
- Phase 4252
- Phase 2145
- 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 University31
- Tanta University29
- Mayo Clinic28
- Foundation University Islamabad26
- Stanford University24
- VA Office of Research and Development22
- Hacettepe University20
Where studies are running
- California160
- New York81
- Massachusetts68
- Florida63
- Texas52
- Ohio48
- Maryland42
- Minnesota42
- North Carolina38
- Illinois37
Recruiting studies3,755 total
- NCT07394816Recruiting
Can ultrasound-guided pain blocks reduce lung complications after abdominal surgery?
This study tests whether using ultrasound-guided pain blocks (fascial plane blocks) during major abdominal surgery can reduce lung complications after surgery, especially in older adults. It may offer better pain control and faster recovery.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 65 years+ - NCT07023185Recruiting
Cold and compression after knee replacement
This study will test if adding cold and compression therapy after knee replacement surgery can help with pain, swelling, and recovery. You may qualify if you are 50 or older and having a knee replacement with a specific surgeon.
New Orleans, LouisianaAges 50 years+ - NCT03972124RecruitingPhase 2
Cannabis to prevent migraine attacks before they start
This Phase 2 trial tests whether using cannabis can prevent migraine attacks from happening. It specifically looks at people with chronic migraine who have tried and not benefited from other prevention medicines.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 25 years+ - NCT07389096RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief without opioids for teens having spine surgery
This trial tests if a drug combination that avoids opioids can safely control pain during and after scoliosis surgery in teenagers. It aims to reduce opioid side effects and improve recovery.
Port SaidAges 8–18 - NCT06453291Recruiting
Comparing treatments for chronic low back pain
This study compares different ways to treat chronic low back pain that has lasted more than 3 months. It aims to find which approach works best for adults aged 40 to 60.
LahoreAges 40–60 - NCT07386327Recruiting
Comparing diluted bupivacaine for arm surgery nerve block
This trial tests whether mixing the numbing medicine bupivacaine with sugar water (dextrose) or salt water (saline) affects how well a nerve block works for upper arm surgery. The goal is to find which mixture provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
SakaryaAges 18–65 - NCT06396650Recruiting
Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults at Risk
This study tests a fall-prevention program that is tailored to your specific balance and walking needs. It's for people aged 60–85 who have fallen at least once or feel unsteady, and it aims to help them reduce their risk of falling.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60–85 - NCT06569836Recruiting
Study on digital program for chronic knee pain
This trial tests a digital program to help people manage chronic knee pain. If you are 55 or older and have had knee pain recently, this study may be a good fit.
Hong KongAges 55 years+ - NCT07691385Recruiting
Preventing pain during bed baths in nursing homes
This trial tests if a psychomotor therapist can help prevent pain in elderly residents who need bed baths in nursing homes. It aims to find the best approach based on residents' pain levels and care needs.
PontoiseAges 18 years+ - NCT05020028RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
CBD to reduce knee pain from osteoarthritis
This study tests cannabidiol (CBD) to help lower pain from knee osteoarthritis. It may be an option if you have ongoing knee pain and meet age, safety, and medication guidelines.
New York, New YorkAges 40–75 - NCT07377721RecruitingPhase 1
Study of HRS-2129 for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests a new medicine called HRS-2129 for people with long-term nerve pain caused by diabetes. It aims to see if the drug can safely reduce pain.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07706751Recruiting
Predicting headache after spinal anesthesia during C-section
This study looks at whether certain factors can predict headaches that sometimes happen after getting spinal anesthesia for a planned C-section. The goal is to help doctors identify women at higher risk so they can offer better care.
AmasyaAges 18–45 - NCT07414017Recruiting
Virtual reality exercise for older adults with low back pain
This study tests if using virtual reality during exercise helps older adults with long-term low back pain. You'll do exercises while focusing your attention in different ways, and researchers will see which method works best for reducing pain and improving movement.
Center, Kirşehi̇rAges 65–80 - NCT06972199Recruiting
Foot massage or warm water bath for pain after colon cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a foot massage or a warm water foot bath can help reduce pain and improve recovery after laparoscopic surgery for colon cancer.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06158529Recruiting
High-frequency spinal cord stimulation for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests if a special type of spinal cord stimulation (high-frequency SCS) can better relieve painful nerve damage caused by diabetes. If you have long-term burning, stabbing, or electric-shock-like pain in both legs, this treatment may help reduce that pain.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT06562816RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two pain relievers after root canal treatment
This study tests two different pain medicines (trypsin-chymotrypsin and naproxen sodium) to see which one works better for pain after a root canal. It may help you if you need a root canal and are generally healthy.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–45 - NCT07367568Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for mastectomy pain relief
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to help manage pain during and after modified radical mastectomy. You may qualify if you are a woman between 18 and 65, have a healthy weight, and are scheduled for this surgery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07365800Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Combination pain control after complex spine surgery
This study tests a combination of three medications (methadone, dexmedetomidine, and ketamine) to control pain after major spine surgery. If you are having complex spine surgery, this trial may offer better pain relief without needing as much opioid medication.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18–79 - NCT07366736Recruiting
Cold and compression after knee replacement – a study
This study tests if a cooling and compression device applied to the knee after replacement surgery helps with pain and recovery. It compares the device to standard care in people having their first knee replacement.
ÉchirollesAges 18 years+ - NCT07366827Recruiting
Motorized back support for low back pain
This trial tests a motorized lumbar support device to see if it can relieve non-specific lower back pain. It may help if your pain gets better with gentle stretching or pulling of the spine (called manual traction).
Québec, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT07362277Recruiting
Mat Pilates for Sedentary Young Women
This study tests if Mat Pilates helps young women who are not active feel more connected to their bodies and become more physically active. You may join if you are between 18 and 29, live a mostly inactive lifestyle, and have not exercised regularly in the last 2 months.
Konya, TyrkeyAges 18–29 - NCT07358507Recruiting
Nerve exercises for inner wrist pain relief
This trial tests whether specific nerve-gliding exercises can reduce long-lasting pain on the pinky side of your wrist. The exercises are designed to improve movement and decrease discomfort without surgery or medicine.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07360028Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after chest surgery
This trial tests two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) to control pain after chest surgery done with a camera. It aims to find which block works better so you can recover more comfortably.
Cairo, Abbassia-EgyptAges 25–70 - NCT06401226Recruiting
Pain and fitness in painful periods
This study looks at how pain and physical fitness are related in people with painful periods. It aims to help us understand the condition better and may lead to new ways to manage period pain.
IstanbulAges 18–25
Common questions
- How many pain clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,756 recruiting pain medicine studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,776 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.