Pain medicine
Pain clinical trials
Chronic and acute pain, and the conditions that cause it. We’re tracking 3,753 recruiting studies in this area right now.
By phase
- Not applicable3,099
- Phase 4251
- 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 University30
- Mayo Clinic27
- Foundation University Islamabad26
- Stanford University24
- VA Office of Research and Development22
- Hacettepe University20
Where studies are running
- California158
- New York81
- Massachusetts68
- Florida65
- Texas52
- Ohio48
- Maryland42
- Minnesota42
- North Carolina38
- Illinois37
Recruiting studies3,752 total
- NCT05422040Recruiting
Dry needling or tecartherapy for long-term low back pain
This study compares two physical therapies—dry needling versus tecartherapy—to see which helps people with long-lasting, non-specific low back pain. You may be eligible if your pain has lasted more than 6 weeks and is not caused by nerve or serious underlying conditions.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–65 - NCT05427058Recruiting
Nerve blocks to treat hard-to-control cancer pelvic pain
This trial tests two types of pain-relieving nerve blocks for people with severe cancer pain in the pelvis or perineum that has not improved enough with standard stepwise pain medicines. It may help reduce pain and lessen bothersome side effects from pain pills.
Malang, East JavaAges 18 years+ - NCT05437575RecruitingPhase 3
Testing pain medicine given before arrival to a trauma center
This study tests whether giving pain medicine soon after an injury (before you reach the trauma center) improves comfort and care. You might be eligible if you’re transported to a participating trauma center and meet specific shock and pain levels.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05446636Recruiting
Circadian rhythm study for pain after C-section
This study looks at whether your body’s daily rhythm (“circadian rhythm”) is linked to pain after an elective C-section using spinal anesthesia. If you join, you’ll be monitored after surgery to see whether timing or rhythm-related factors change your pain.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 20–45 - NCT05447338Recruiting
Manual therapy for neck pain with limited neck motion
This trial tests whether hands-on/manual physical therapy helps people with neck pain and reduced neck movement. It may help improve motion and reduce symptoms if your neck pain fits the trial’s type and severity.
CórdobaAges 25–50 - 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 - NCT05452876RecruitingPhase 2
Back care program for adults with certain spine problems
This study tests a back-care pathway (a structured plan for care) for adults with specific spine-related conditions. It aims to see whether this approach improves care for people in Alberta who may benefit from organized back treatment and guidance.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05458037Recruiting
Testing fast versus slow numbing during IUD or biopsy
This study compares two ways of applying a numbing tool (“tenaculum”) during an IUD insertion or an endometrial biopsy to see which one causes less pain. If you’re scheduled for one of these procedures, it may help improve how discomfort is managed.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05459207Recruiting
Body fat and pain after spinal cord injury
This study looks at how body composition (amount and distribution of body fat) relates to pain in people with spinal cord injury. It may help researchers understand why pain differs from person to person after spinal cord injury.
Coral Gables, FloridaAges 18–70 - NCT05459402RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Methadone dose testing for opioid use disorder pain relief
This study compares taking methadone as one dose versus split into two doses to see which approach works better for people who have pain. It’s meant for adults already on a steady methadone program and who can follow study visits and procedures.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05461092RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nerve blocks to improve pain control after spinal fusion
This early-stage study tests whether a regional nerve block can improve pain control and recovery for older adults having elective lumbar spinal fusion. If you qualify, you may receive a special pain-control injection during surgery to reduce opioid needs and improve recovery comfort.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT05476991RecruitingPhase 3
Low-dose colchicine plus ticagrelor to prevent repeat stroke
This Phase 3 study tests whether low-dose colchicine added to ticagrelor (a blood-thinning medicine) helps prevent another ischemic stroke in people whose first stroke was caused by clogged arteries. It aims to lower the risk of repeat stroke after recovery from a recent event.
Paris, ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT05480982Recruiting
Cognitive functional therapy versus Pilates for low back pain
This study compares two exercise-based approaches—cognitive functional therapy and Pilates—to help reduce chronic low back pain in older adults. It may help by improving how you move and manage pain, not just stretching muscles.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 65 years+ - NCT05488080Recruiting
Improving emergency care for children with appendicitis or fractures
This project looks at how emergency department care is delivered for children with possible appendicitis or a long bone fracture, with a focus on reducing inequities. You may be eligible if your child comes to the emergency department for symptoms that could fit these conditions, and they are not in the most immediately life-threatening category.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges birth+ - NCT05492188Recruiting
Testing training and skin reflex changes for nerve pain after SCI
This study looks at how a training program affects skin reflexes and nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury (SCI). It may help researchers find better ways to manage nerve pain by changing how the body responds to touch and training.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT05494502Recruiting
Nerve block to reduce long-term pain after breast surgery
This trial tests whether a specific pain-numbing nerve block given during mastectomy can reduce chronic (long-lasting) pain after breast cancer surgery. It may help some people use less pain medicine later by lowering nerve-related pain after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT05496296Recruiting
Compare a powder dressing vs standard care for pressure sores
This study compares a transforming powder dressing to usual recommended wound care for pressure injuries at stages 2 to 4. It may help you find out whether the powder dressing heals these sores better or faster than standard treatments.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT05501262Recruiting
Cryoablation vs steroid injection for Morton’s neuroma pain
This trial compares two ways to treat Morton’s neuroma pain: freezing treatment (cryoablation) versus steroid plus lidocaine injections. It may help people who didn’t improve after trying basic shoe inserts or padding, by seeing which approach works better for symptoms.
Portland, OregonAges 18–105 - NCT05505188Recruiting
Predicting long-term pain after head and neck radiotherapy
This study looks for ways to predict and improve pain you may have months after radiotherapy for first head and neck cancer. It may help doctors better anticipate pain and support patients during recovery.
CaenAges 18 years+ - NCT05507853Recruiting
Study of body pain sensitivity during pregnancy
This study looks at “central sensitization,” which means the nervous system may become more sensitive to pain, in pregnant people. It aims to understand pain changes during pregnancy and how different factors may affect them.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05511012Recruiting
Testing movement-control assessment in low back pain
This study checks whether a therapist’s judgment about how your back controls movement matches objective measurements (more technical testing). It may help improve how low back pain rehabilitation is assessed and planned.
Brest, FinistèreAges 18–99 - NCT05530681Recruiting
Ultrasound and pelvic floor health one year after vaginal birth
This study checks how pelvic floor function and ultrasound (picture) findings relate to each other about one year after childbirth. You may help researchers understand which physical changes after vaginal birth matter most and how to monitor them.
LeuvenAges 18–45 - NCT05534945Recruiting
Finds the best epidural pain dose after laparotomy surgery
This study tests different doses of epidural pain medicine to see what works best for pain control after laparotomy surgery. You might benefit from carefully tailored pain relief, but you must meet safety and communication requirements.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–85 - NCT05537935RecruitingPhase 4
Low-dose naltrexone for nerve pain in people with HIV
This trial studies whether a low dose of naltrexone can reduce long-lasting nerve-related pain in adults living with HIV. It may help if your pain has been ongoing and you have stable HIV control.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–75
Common questions
- How many pain clinical trials are recruiting?
- Clin2 is tracking 3,753 recruiting pain medicine studies from the U.S. registry right now, out of 6,795 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.