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
- NCT06664203Recruiting
Nerve block for arm surgery pain relief
This trial tests a special type of nerve block (called variable volume truncal block) for pain relief during arm, elbow, forearm, hand, or wrist surgery. It may help reduce pain and the need for strong pain medicines.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07336537Recruiting
Testing talk-based data collection software for chronic pain
This study tests easy-to-use talk-based software to collect health information from people with chronic pain. It may help researchers learn if tools like these are helpful for managing pain at home or in a lab.
Cambridge, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07335913RecruitingPhase 1
Testing SBS-147 in healthy adults for safety
This study tests a new drug, SBS-147, in healthy adults to see if it's safe and how the body processes it. It may help find the right dose for future studies in people with certain conditions.
Cypress, CaliforniaAges 18–55 - NCT07342777Recruiting
Exercise for Pain Relief in Multiple Sclerosis
This study tests whether exercise can help reduce pain in people with multiple sclerosis. If you have MS and moderate to severe pain, you may be asked to participate in a supervised exercise program.
Aarhus, DenmarkAges 18 years+ - NCT07334561Recruiting
Brain stimulation for depression and pain
This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment (transcranial electrical stimulation) for people who have both depression and chronic pain. It aims to see if this treatment can help improve mood and reduce pain.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07337642Recruiting
Comparing two types of hip replacement stems
This study compares two kinds of hip implant stems (one with a collar, one without) to see which works better for patients getting their first total hip replacement. If you are scheduled for a cement-free hip replacement due to arthritis, this trial may be a good fit.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–99 - NCT07334288Recruiting
Numbing injection for pain relief after lower back surgery
This study tests a numbing injection near the spine (retrolaminar block) to reduce pain after lower back surgery with hardware. It could help you use less pain medicine and recover more comfortably.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–80 - NCT07338955Recruiting
Reliability study of upper limb disability questionnaire
This study is testing how well a questionnaire works for people with upper limb problems. It aims to understand if the survey reliably measures disability. You may be asked to fill out a form about your symptoms.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–45 - NCT07338045Recruiting
Baduanjin exercise for chronic low back pain in office workers
This trial tests whether an eight-week Baduanjin exercise program can reduce chronic low back pain and improve daily function in office workers. Baduanjin is a gentle mind-body practice that involves slow movements and breathing, and it may help relieve pain caused by prolonged sitting.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 20–55 - NCT07340970Recruiting
Sensory feelings during planned c-section
This study explores what sensations women feel during a planned cesarean delivery with spinal anesthesia. It may help understand how women experience touch, pressure, or other feelings during the procedure.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT07339631RecruitingPhase 1
Sodium Aescinate for Chronic Low Back Pain in Adults
This study tests an injectable medication called sodium aescinate (derived from horse chestnut) for people with chronic low back pain. It aims to see if it helps reduce pain and is safe to use.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–65 - NCT07341854Recruiting
Dexamethasone shot for pain after surgery
This study tests a special form of dexamethasone (a steroid) given as a shot before surgery to help control pain after the operation. It may reduce the need for other pain medicines and make recovery more comfortable.
Beijing, ChinaAges 18–65 - NCT07336264Recruiting
Understanding acute pain in children
This study looks at how children and teens experience pain after surgery or during a bone marrow transplant. It aims to better understand acute pain, which is short-term pain that goes away as the body heals.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 6–21 - NCT07338760Recruiting
Core stability exercises effect on balance in archers
This study looks at whether doing core (trunk) muscle exercises for a short time can help archers with their balance and how well they can use their upper body when shooting. It is for archers who are already in a licensed program.
Kağıthane, IstanbulAges Any age - NCT07335718Recruiting
Radiofrequency therapy for low back pain from disc herniation
This trial tests if a type of radiofrequency treatment (TECAR therapy) can reduce pain and improve function and quality of life for people with low back pain caused by a herniated disc. It involves an exercise program along with the treatment.
AnkaraAges 20–60 - NCT07338006Recruiting
Chest wall reconstruction study
This trial studies patients who need surgery to rebuild part of their chest wall after a defect. It looks at how well different reconstruction methods work, especially for larger defects that can't be simply closed.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07336303Recruiting
Ear acupuncture for thumb surgery pain
This study tests whether ear acupuncture (auriculotherapy) helps reduce pain after thumb arthritis surgery. If you're having this surgery and haven't tried ear acupuncture before, you may be able to join.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07334756Recruiting
Mobilization therapy for long-term low back pain
This study tests gentle back movements (not forceful adjustments) to see if they help relieve low back pain that has lasted more than 3 months. If you have low back pain without leg pain, this may be an option to try.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07335263Recruiting
Swaddling or nesting for pain in newborns
This study tests if gently wrapping (swaddling) or positioning (nesting) your baby helps reduce pain and stress while they are on breathing support. It's for newborns who are breathing fast but otherwise healthy.
Merkez, KütahyaAges birth–4 weeks - NCT07337772Recruiting
Comparing corticosteroid doses in knee replacement pain relief injection
This study compares different doses of a corticosteroid (an anti-inflammatory medicine) injected into the knee during total knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see which dose provides the best pain relief after surgery. It is for people having their first knee replacement due to osteoarthritis.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–100 - NCT07338292Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety in urology procedures
This study tests if using virtual reality can reduce pain and anxiety during outpatient urology procedures like circumcision, prostate biopsy, or flexible cystoscopy. If you are having one of these procedures for the first time, you may be able to participate.
PadovaAges 18–99 - NCT07336082Recruiting
Sensory training vs. exercise for awake teeth clenching
This study compares two non-drug treatments—sensory training and exercise therapy—to help people who clench or grind their teeth while awake. It aims to reduce jaw pain and improve daytime function.
AydinAges 18–45 - NCT05450510Recruiting
Testing slow vs faster rehab for severe shoulder tears
This study compares two physical therapy rehab plans to see which helps people recover better after a severe, irreparable rotator cuff tear. It may help you find the pace of rehab that works best for your shoulder and daily function.
KırşehirAges 18–65 - NCT06214949Recruiting
Personalized brain stimulation for chronic neck pain
This study tests if a personalized type of magnetic brain stimulation called PrTMS can help reduce chronic neck pain. It is for military health care beneficiaries who have had neck pain for at least 3 months.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–65
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.