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
- NCT06296979Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for shoulder pain from liver or gallbladder issues
This study tests if stimulating a nerve in the neck can reduce right shoulder pain caused by liver or gallbladder problems. It may offer a non-drug option for managing this type of pain.
Seville, SevillaAges 18 years+ - NCT06788314RecruitingPhase 2
Enalapril for painful venous malformations
This trial tests if the blood pressure drug enalapril can reduce pain from venous malformations (abnormal veins). It may help people whose pain limits daily activities or interrupts sleep.
Oslo, NorwayAges 18–70 - NCT06863324Recruiting
Impact of radiation sensitivity on late side effects of facial pain radiosurgery
This study looks at whether how sensitive people are to radiation affects late side effects after radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia. It may help doctors better predict and prevent long-term problems.
Nice, Alpes-maritimesAges 18 years+ - NCT06907810Recruiting
Study of fat molecules in long-term breast surgery pain
This trial looks at how certain natural fat molecules in your body might relate to long-term pain after breast cancer surgery. It could help doctors better understand and treat chronic pain in the future.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT07233538Recruiting
Numbing injection before nose surgery for better pain relief
This study tests a numbing injection in the cheek area before septorhinoplasty to see if it improves pain control and reduces the need for strong IV pain medicine. It may help you have a smoother recovery with less discomfort.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–65 - NCT07231419RecruitingPhase 3
Study of suzetrigine for diabetic nerve pain
This trial tests an experimental pain drug called suzetrigine for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes that causes pain in the feet and legs). It aims to see if the drug can safely reduce pain over time.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT07238478Recruiting
Supplement for menopause quality of life in postmenopausal women
This trial tests a dietary supplement to see if it can improve menopause-related symptoms, like hot flashes and joint discomfort, in healthy postmenopausal women.
Harrison, New YorkAges 50–70 - NCT06104059Recruiting
Pain management during planned laparoscopic surgery
This trial tests a new way to monitor pain during laparoscopic surgery. It may help your doctor adjust pain medicines to keep you comfortable.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–70 - NCT06311461Recruiting
Acupuncture for stable chest pain
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve symptoms of stable angina, a type of chest pain that happens when your heart isn't getting enough blood. If you have chest pain at least once a week and are already on heart medications, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 21 years+ - NCT07239817Recruiting
Nerve block and local anesthetic for hip replacement surgery
This study tests whether a nerve block plus local anesthetic can improve pain control during and after hip replacement surgery for a broken hip. It may help reduce the need for stronger pain medications and improve recovery.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT07234396Recruiting
Animated video for kids having elbow pins removed
This trial tests whether watching a short animated video before getting metal pins removed from a broken elbow can help reduce pain and anxiety in children. It compares the video to the usual care, which is just talking to the child.
Karachi, SindhAges 4–12 - NCT07232511Recruiting
Cuff-assisted exercise for shoulder pain
This study tests whether using a blood pressure cuff during gentle shoulder exercises can help reduce pain and improve movement. It is for people with ongoing shoulder pain related to the rotator cuff (the muscles and tendons that help lift and rotate your arm).
Valencia, ValenciaAges 18–65 - NCT07238595Enrolling by invitation
Neck Pain and Body Awareness in Healthy Older Adults
This study looks at how neck pain relates to your body's ability to sense where your neck is in space (proprioceptive awareness). It is for healthy older adults who can live independently and want to help researchers understand this connection.
IspartaAges 65 years+ - NCT07239258Recruiting
Tele-rehab plan for knee replacement recovery
This study tests a special therapy plan delivered through video calls to help people recover after knee replacement surgery. It compares telerehabilitation to in-person therapy to see if it improves pain and movement.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 50–65 - NCT07239700Enrolling by invitation
Buzzy and TickleFlex for easier insulin shots in kids
This study tests two devices, Buzzy and TickleFlex, to see if they can reduce pain and fear during insulin injections in children with type 1 diabetes. It may help make daily injections more comfortable.
Hakkari, CentreAges 6–12 - NCT07235098Recruiting
Music therapy for lung cancer surgery patients
This trial tests whether listening to music in the hospital can help reduce distress and pain after surgery for lung cancer. If you are having a minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) to remove part of your lung, you may be able to join.
Bellinzona, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+ - NCT07237867Recruiting
Nerve stimulation for knee pain in athletes
This study tests if a mild electrical current to a nerve in the groin area can improve thigh muscle strength in athletes with long-standing jumper's knee (patellar tendinopathy). The goal is to see if this treatment can help reduce pain and improve function.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–40 - NCT07232108Recruiting
Pain medicine options for recovery after laparoscopic hysterectomy
This study compares two types of pain medicine given during laparoscopic hysterectomy: one is a morphine shot into the spine, the other is numbing medicine injected around the surgery cuts and into the belly. The goal is to see which helps you recover better and with less pain.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT06749964Recruiting
Personalized internet CBT for cancer-related pain
This trial tests a personalized internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program designed to help people with cancer-related chronic pain. It aims to improve how you cope with pain and daily life challenges.
LundAges 18 years+ - NCT06908200Recruiting
Radiofrequency for chronic pelvic pain with myofascial syndrome
This trial compares radiofrequency treatment, myofascial therapy, and no treatment to see which is most effective for women with chronic pelvic pain caused by tight or tender pelvic floor muscles. It aims to help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05519332Recruiting
Procedure to stabilize very severe osteoporotic spine fractures
This trial studies a minimally invasive procedure to treat very severe, unstable compression fractures in the spine caused by osteoporosis. It may help people who have trouble tolerating standard open spine surgery, by aiming to restore stability and alignment.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 58–84 - NCT06863636RecruitingPhase 3
Combination painkiller vs celecoxib for osteoarthritis flare-ups
This study tests whether a combination of two pain relievers (celecoxib and acetaminophen) works better than celecoxib alone for sudden, severe osteoarthritis pain in the knee or hip.
Mexico CityAges 40 years+ - NCT07229495RecruitingPhase 4
Tegileridine for pain after scoliosis surgery in teens
This trial tests a new pain medicine, tegileridine, for teenagers having spine surgery for scoliosis. It aims to see if it controls pain well after the operation, and if it's safe.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 10–17 - NCT07226700RecruitingPhase 3
Suzetrigine for pain after hip replacement surgery
This study tests an investigational pain medicine called suzetrigine to see how well it controls pain after total hip replacement surgery. It is for adults 18–80 who are having a first-time hip replacement and can receive spinal anesthesia.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80
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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- Injuries & trauma
- Mouth & dental
- Eyes & vision
- Ear, nose & throat
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.