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
- NCT06649500Recruiting
Comparing two balance therapy methods for older adults
This trial tests whether a high-tech treadmill (Walker View) or group therapy works better for improving balance and preventing falls in older adults. It also uses artificial intelligence to predict fall risk early.
Rome, RomeAges 65 years+ - NCT06761989Recruiting
Comparing two ways to control pain after Whipple surgery
This study compares two ways to manage pain after a Whipple procedure: one is a shot of morphine into the fluid around the spine, and the other is a small tube placed under the skin at the surgical cut that delivers pain medicine continuously. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07285018RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a new drug for diabetic nerve pain in legs
This trial tests an investigational drug for people with pain caused by nerve damage from diabetes (diabetic peripheral neuropathy). It may help reduce pain in your lower legs if other treatments haven't worked well.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07287709Recruiting
Laser vs. standard treatment for painful adult molars
This study tests if using a laser is better than the usual method for treating painful, inflamed teeth that still have a live nerve. The goal is to save the tooth and reduce pain without removing the nerve entirely.
AlexandriaAges 16–50 - NCT07281885Recruiting
Aromatherapy for nausea after joint replacement
This study tests whether aromatherapy with essential oils can help reduce nausea and vomiting after total joint replacement surgery. Participants will receive a simple aromatherapy treatment alongside their regular care.
Wong Tai Sin, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07281651Recruiting
Understanding pain sensitivity in knee pain and fibromyalgia
This study looks at how the brain and nerves process pain in people with knee pain or fibromyalgia. It compares them to pain-free people to understand differences in muscle signals.
Derby, DerbyshireAges 40 years+ - NCT07280416Recruiting
Sleep changes in first year after cancer diagnosis
This study follows people who are newly diagnosed with cancer to see how their sleep changes during the first year. It looks at whether treatments like chemo or immunotherapy affect insomnia.
Le Puy-en-VelayAges 18–80 - NCT07287501Recruiting
Pain education and exercise for older adults with chronic pain
This trial is for older adults (65+). It combines pain science education with exercise to help manage chronic pain. You'll learn about how pain works and practice exercises designed to reduce pain and improve movement.
Salamanca, SalamancaAges 65 years+ - NCT07280338Recruiting
Emotional intelligence and chronic face pain study
This study looks at how emotional intelligence (understanding and managing emotions) relates to chronic pain in the face or jaw. If you have temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) or have no chronic pain, you may be able to join and help researchers learn more.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT07284615Recruiting
Nerve Block vs. Wound Injection for Hip Replacement Pain
This trial compares two pain-relief methods after hip replacement surgery: a nerve block (numbing the hip area) versus a numbing injection into the wound. The goal is to see which provides better pain control.
Cinisello Balsamo, MilanoAges 18 years+ - NCT07282392Recruiting
Emotional awareness therapy for lupus and fibromyalgia pain
This study tests if a therapy called Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) can help people with lupus and fibromyalgia or chronic widespread pain feel better by addressing emotional factors that may worsen their pain. You would attend sessions to learn how to understand and express your emotions in healthy ways.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18–65 - NCT07287657Enrolling by invitation
Electrical acupoint stimulation after chest surgery
This trial tests a gentle, non-needle therapy that stimulates acupoints with mild electrical current to help you recover better after chest surgery. It may reduce pain and speed healing.
Taipei, HualienAges 15 years+ - NCT07282522Recruiting
Sensory and function in cervical disc herniation
This study looks at how cervical disc herniation affects sensation and daily function. If you have had neck pain for at least 3 months and have been diagnosed with cervical disc herniation, researchers want to compare your results to people without neck pain.
Iğdır, IğdirAges 18–65 - NCT07286630Enrolling by invitation
Disability and fear avoidance in physical therapists
This study looks at how common disability and fear-related beliefs are among Egyptian physical therapists who have long-term low back pain. If you qualify, you will answer questionnaires about your pain, your thoughts about movement, and how it affects your daily life.
CairoAges 25–55 - NCT07284407Recruiting
Learning about pain and touch training for long-term back pain
This study tests two types of therapy for ongoing low back pain: learning about how pain works (pain education) and training your sense of touch (sensory discrimination). The goal is to help your brain process pain better and reduce discomfort.
LahoreAges 19–44 - NCT07283003Recruiting
Pain after ureter stone removal surgery study
This study looks at pain levels after a procedure to remove stones from the ureter (the tube connecting your kidney to your bladder). It may help find better ways to manage pain after surgery.
BadenAges 18 years+ - NCT05706103Recruiting
Exercise therapy for recurrent low back pain with brain changes
This trial studies whether a specific exercise program can improve recurrent low back pain by changing activity in muscles and the brain. If you have non-specific low back pain that comes and goes over time, you may be asked to do exercises and undergo brain and muscle testing (including MRI).
Ghent, Oost-VlaanderenAges 18–45 - NCT06741059Recruiting
TENS for period pain relief
This study tests if TENS, a gentle electrical stimulation device, can reduce period pain and related symptoms. If you have painful periods and are not using other treatments, this might be an option for you.
OsmaniyeAges 18 years+ - NCT06877481Recruiting
Turkish version of a pain measure for older adults
This study is testing a Turkish version of a short pain questionnaire designed for older adults with chronic pain. It aims to make sure the questionnaire works properly for Turkish-speaking patients.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 65 years+ - NCT06762665Recruiting
Radiology consultation for spine injections
This study tests whether a radiology consultation before a CT-guided spine injection helps patients with back or neck pain. If you have moderate to severe pain and are scheduled for this procedure, you may be eligible.
Montpellier, OccitnaieAges 18 years+ - NCT06483035Recruiting
Treating phantom limb pain with visual simulation therapy
This study tests a computer-based therapy that uses visual exercises to help reduce phantom limb pain after amputation. If you have chronic pain in a missing limb, this treatment might offer relief without medication.
OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06889987Recruiting
Pain block comparison for kidney surgery patients
This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided pain blocks for cancer patients having a kidney removed. It aims to find which block provides better pain control after surgery.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07274215Recruiting
Nerve block injection for pain and nausea after sleeve gastrectomy
This study tests a special numbing injection (called a paragastric block) to see if it reduces pain and nausea after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. If you are having this weight-loss surgery, the injection might help you feel better and recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07276646Recruiting
Pain relief after gallbladder surgery: two nerve blocks compared
This trial compares two anesthetic nerve blocks to see which one reduces the need for opioid pain medicine after gallbladder removal. If you are having laparoscopic gallbladder surgery, this study may help you recover with less pain and fewer opioid side effects.
ZagazigAges 21–64
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.