Pain medicine
Pain clinical trials
Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We’re tracking 3,578 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable2,954
- Phase 4240
- Phase 2129
- Phase 3103
- 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 University21
Where studies are running
- California151
- New York79
- Massachusetts65
- Florida64
- Texas50
- North Carolina41
- Illinois40
- Maryland39
- Ohio39
- Minnesota37
Recruiting studies3,578 total
- NCT07368738Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
IV Pain Meds for Shock Wave Lithotripsy
This study tests whether giving two pain relievers—acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ketorolac (an anti-inflammatory)—through an IV during shock wave lithotripsy helps control pain better than standard care. You may qualify if you need this kidney stone procedure and don't have certain health conditions.
Saint John, New BrunswickAges 19 years+ - NCT07361809Recruiting
Desvenlafaxine for shingles pain relief
This trial tests if desvenlafaxine (an antidepressant also used for nerve pain) can safely reduce pain from shingles. It may be an option if your shingles pain is moderate to severe and started within the last 3 months.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07362589Enrolling by invitation
Does pain education before knee or hip replacement help?
This study tests whether a special education session before knee or hip replacement surgery can help reduce anxiety, pain, and the need for pain medicine after surgery. If you are scheduled for joint replacement and can take part in a short learning session, you may be eligible.
Istanbul, KayişdağiAges 18 years+ - NCT07363941Recruiting
Comparing height-based vs standard spinal anesthesia dosing for older adults
This study compares two ways of giving spinal anesthesia (numbing medication in the back) for older adults having leg or hip surgery. It aims to see if adjusting the dose based on height works better than the standard fixed dose. If you are between 60 and 80 and having planned lower limb surgery, you may be eligible.
Karachi, SindhAges 60–80 - NCT07370389Recruiting
Testing a new pain drug for shingles pain
This trial tests a new pain medication called tulodesvenlafaxine for people with shingles-related pain. It may help if you have moderate to severe pain that started within the last 90 days.
BeijingAges 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 - 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 - NCT07362420Recruiting
Exercise and pressure-point therapy for long-term low back pain
This study compares two treatments for low back pain that has lasted more than six weeks: a special exercise program and a hands-on therapy that targets muscle knots (trigger points). The goal is to see which approach better reduces pain and improves function.
Taipei, Taipei CityAges 18–65 - NCT07369440Recruiting
Power training for fall risk in older adults
This study tests whether a community-based power training program can help reduce fall risk in older adults. It compares results for people who have fallen in the past year and those who haven't.
Maia, Porto DistrictAges 65 years+ - NCT07362407Enrolling by invitation
Cannabinoid treatment study for patients in Brazil
This study tracks how cannabis-based medicines work in real life. It looks at how people feel and function while using these treatments prescribed by their doctor.
Florianópolis, Santa CatarinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07369726Recruiting
Mobilization and caffeine after cesarean
This trial tests whether getting out of bed and drinking coffee after a planned cesarean can help reduce pain and speed up recovery. It is for women who have moderate to severe pain after surgery.
Konya, KonyaAges 18–35 - NCT07368933Recruiting
A drug-coated balloon for heart artery blockages
This trial tests a balloon coated with two drugs to treat narrowed or re-narrowed arteries in the heart. It may help people with chest pain or recent mild heart attacks who need a procedure to open a blockage.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07363395RecruitingPhase 1
A study of ASCT-83 in healthy adults
This trial tests a new medication called ASCT-83 in healthy adults to see how safe it is and how the body processes it. It may help researchers understand the right dose for future studies.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 18–64 - NCT06844552Recruiting
Diamagnetic therapy for pain and inflammation
This trial tests a new magnetic therapy to reduce pain and inflammation in conditions like arthritis or injuries. It may help if standard medications have not worked well enough for you.
Catanzaro, ItaliaAges 18–75 - NCT06845631Recruiting
Study of Freedom PNS for chronic pain
This study looks at how well the Freedom PNS system works for people who already have it implanted. It helps doctors learn more about treating chronic pain with this device.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06562933Recruiting
Comparing electrical stimulation methods for chronic neck pain
This study compares two ways of using a type of electrical stimulation (interferential current) to treat long-term neck pain. It aims to find which method works better for people with chronic neck pain.
BoluAges 20–50 - NCT06765486Recruiting
Exercise and pain relief: arm vs leg training
This trial compares how resistance training of the arms versus legs affects your body's natural ability to reduce pain. It may help understand which type of exercise is best for managing pain.
MadridAges 18–64 - NCT06743802RecruitingPhase 4
Coenzyme Q10 for pain after lung surgery
This trial tests if taking coenzyme Q10 before and after thoracoscopic lung surgery can reduce pain. It may help you recover more comfortably.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06846983Recruiting
Testing a new way to predict numbing success for children's surgery
This trial checks if a simple monitor reading (peripheral perfusion index) can help doctors know if a numbing shot (caudal block) will work well for children having belly or pelvic surgery. It may lead to better pain control during and after surgery.
Cairo, AbbasiaAges 1–5 - NCT05254574RecruitingPhase 1
Acoustic therapy for ongoing joint pain from osteoarthritis
This Phase 1 study tests a sustained acoustic medicine device to help reduce pain from osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) in joints like knees or hips. Because it’s early-stage research, you may be asked to follow strict rules about pain medicines and device use while the team monitors safety and comfort.
Tampa, FloridaAges 35–85 - NCT06541184Recruiting
Ziconotide via spine pump for chronic non-cancer pain
This study looks at a medicine called ziconotide, given through a pump in your spine (intrathecal delivery) to treat chronic pain that is not from cancer. It aims to learn how safe and effective this treatment is in real-world patients.
AubagneAges 18 years+ - NCT07354581Recruiting
Pain blocks after lower back surgery
This trial compares two types of pain-block injections (erector spinae plane block versus quadro-iliac plane block) given during lower back surgery to see which controls pain better. It may help you have less pain and need fewer pain medicines after your operation.
BursaAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT07352982Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for painful periods in young women
This study tests if a gentle nerve stimulation device placed near your ankle can reduce period pain. It is for young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without a known medical cause).
Kafr ash Shaykh, KafrelsheikhAges 20–25
Common questions
- How many pain clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,578 recruiting pain medicine studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,493 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.