Pain medicine
Pain clinical trials
Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We’re tracking 3,576 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,951
- Phase 4240
- Phase 2131
- Phase 3102
- Phase 193
- Phase 2/Phase 337
- Phase 1/Phase 222
Top conditions
Leading sponsors
- Riphah International University84
- Cairo University60
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital34
- Tanta University33
- Ain Shams University28
- Foundation University Islamabad28
- Mayo Clinic25
- VA Office of Research and Development23
- Hacettepe University22
- Stanford University21
Where studies are running
- California152
- New York79
- Massachusetts65
- Florida64
- Texas50
- North Carolina41
- Illinois40
- Maryland39
- Ohio39
- Minnesota37
Recruiting studies3,576 total
- NCT07562412Recruiting
Audio Mindfulness for Quick Pain Relief
This study tests whether listening to brief guided mindfulness audio recordings can help reduce acute (sudden, short-term) pain. Researchers will see how different amounts of listening affect pain levels.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07566663Recruiting
Pain Relief Before Gallbladder Removal Surgery
This study tests whether a pain-relief medication called Anrikefon, given before laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, helps reduce pain after the procedure. Laparoscopic surgery uses small cuts and a camera, so it's less invasive than open surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT07559890Recruiting
Nerve ablation for low back pain with Modic changes
This study tests a procedure that uses heat to stop a nerve in the lower back from sending pain signals. It may help people with long-term central low back pain who have not gotten better with other treatments and have Modic changes on MRI.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT07566923Enrolling by invitation
Vagus Nerve Stimulation for Teen Burn Recovery
This study tests a non-invasive device placed on the ear that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve that affects stress and healing) to help adolescents recovering from burns feel less anxious, sleep better, and experience less pain and itching. The device is worn on the outside of the ear and may help your body heal.
Istanbul, KartalAges 12–18 - NCT07566871Enrolling by invitation
Nerve Stimulation to Help Burn Injury Recovery
This study tests whether gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in your ear can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and ease pain or itching after a burn injury heals. You would wear a small device on your ear for several weeks.
Istanbul, KartalAges 18–65 - NCT07564778Recruiting
Pain Management After Cardiac Arrest Recovery
This study examines how to better treat pain in patients who have survived cardiac arrest and are unconscious in the hospital. Researchers want to understand pain experiences and test pain-relief strategies during early recovery.
HalmstadAges 18 years+ - NCT07568093Recruiting
Music therapy to reduce agitation after abdominal surgery
This study tests whether listening to music after abdominal surgery can help reduce agitation and anxiety during recovery. Researchers will compare patients who receive music therapy with standard care to see if it improves comfort and outcomes.
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT07566806Recruiting
Cord Plasma Eye Drops for Nerve Pain in the Eye
This trial tests whether special eye drops made from cord plasma (a blood product) can reduce chronic eye pain caused by damaged nerves in the cornea (the clear front part of your eye). You may qualify if you have had eye pain for at least 3 months without obvious surface damage.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT07567300Recruiting
Understanding Pain Patterns in Migraine and Neck or Back Pain
This study explores how migraine headaches, neck pain, and lower back pain may share similar pain mechanisms in the body. Researchers will ask you questions to understand your pain patterns and help identify connections between these conditions.
Gaziantep, MerkezAges 18–65 - NCT07564427Recruiting
Electromagnetic therapy to reduce pain after hip replacement
This study tests whether a special electromagnetic therapy, added to standard recovery exercises, can reduce pain and improve movement after hip replacement surgery. The therapy is non-invasive and may help you regain function faster.
TaipeiAges 18–99 - NCT06407063Recruiting
Long-term results after surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis
This study looks at patients who had back surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis and a condition called spondylolisthesis between 2007 and 2015. They want to see how many people needed another operation years later.
TromsøAges 18 years+ - NCT06487754Recruiting
Chronic pelvic pain in trans people on testosterone therapy
This study explores why some trans masculine people develop new or worsening pelvic pain after starting testosterone therapy. Researchers want to understand your experience through interviews.
Saint-Martin-d'HèresAges 18 years+ - NCT06737900Recruiting
Jandas vs PNF for pain and mobility in lower back pain
This study compares two physical therapy methods—Jandas Approach and PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)—to see which works better for reducing lower back pain, improving movement, and making daily activities easier. It is for adults with ongoing back pain and specific muscle tightness or weakness.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 25–40 - NCT07553611Recruiting
Regional anesthesia and shoulder surgery recovery outcomes
This study compares different numbing techniques used during shoulder arthroscopy (a minimally invasive shoulder surgery) to see which one helps patients recover better, use less pain medication, and experience fewer complications like temporary paralysis of the breathing muscle under the rib cage.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 18–65 - NCT07558226Recruiting
Pain management approaches for robotic kidney removal surgery
This study tests different combinations of pain medications during robotic surgery to remove all or part of a kidney due to cancer. The goal is to find the best way to control pain while keeping you comfortable and allowing you to go home the same day or next day.
Barcelona, BARCELONAAges 18 years+ - NCT07555314Recruiting
Outpatient Catheter for Lidocaine Pain Treatment
This trial tests using a special catheter (thin tube) to deliver lidocaine—a numbing medication—to treat chronic pain on an outpatient basis. Researchers want to see if this approach helps manage long-term pain effectively.
WarsawAges 18 years+ - NCT07557108Recruiting
Nerve Blocks to Improve Recovery After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether special numbing injections around nerves in the chest wall (fascial plane blocks) help patients recover better and have less pain after open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if this technique improves how you feel and function in the days after your operation.
Ordu, AltinorduAges 18–70 - NCT07555795Recruiting
Game-Based Wearable Sensors to Help Core Muscles and Back Pain
This study tests a wearable belt with sensors and haptic feedback (gentle vibrations) combined with interactive gaming to help strengthen your core muscles and reduce lower back pain. The goal is to make exercise more engaging and effective for chronic back pain.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07551401Recruiting
Music, breathing, and virtual reality for cesarean recovery
This study tests whether music therapy, breathing exercises, and virtual reality can help women feel better and recover faster after a cesarean section. It may reduce pain and improve digestion after birth.
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07553533Enrolling by invitation
Temporary Nerve Stimulation for Headache Relief
This trial studies a temporary nerve-stimulation device placed near the back of your head to treat chronic headaches. The device sends mild electrical pulses to help reduce headache pain over 60 days, and your doctor has already decided this treatment is right for you as part of your regular care.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT07553000Recruiting
Splinting for Wrist Fractures Study
This study tests how splinting helps people with suspected broken wrists (fractures of the radius bone at the wrist). You'll be included if you have moderate to severe wrist pain and imaging shows a fracture.
MalmöAges 18 years+ - NCT07556952RecruitingPhase 4
Dexamethasone to reduce pain after breast removal surgery
This study tests whether dexamethasone (a common anti-inflammatory medication) can reduce pain after mastectomy (surgical removal of breast tissue). Researchers want to see if it helps patients recover with less pain and potentially fewer pain medications.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–75 - NCT07555496Recruiting
Back Pain Treatment After Spine Surgery: Injection vs. Needling
This study compares two ways to treat long-lasting back pain in people who have had spine surgery: injections into the back muscles versus dry needling (inserting thin needles into tight muscles). Both are combined with physical therapy to see which helps reduce pain better.
St-MaloAges 18 years+ - NCT07557550Recruiting
Relaxation methods before orthopedic surgery: glasses vs. virtual reality
This study tests whether watching relaxing videos through special glasses or a virtual reality headset helps reduce anxiety before orthopedic surgery (like hip or knee replacement). Researchers want to see if these tools work better than no relaxation aid at all.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+
Common questions
- How many pain clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,576 recruiting pain medicine studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,474 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.