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
- NCT07162948Recruiting
Home monitoring technology for ICU recovery
This study tests a smart technology box that helps monitor your health at home after a stay in the ICU. It may help you and your doctors keep track of your recovery more easily.
Leiden, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07164677Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after open-heart surgery
This study tests a nerve block (an injection near the back muscles) to see if it helps control pain after open-heart surgery. It might be a good option if you are having planned heart surgery through a cut in the middle of your chest.
SamsunAges 18–80 - NCT06954935Recruiting
Eye massage for nausea after gallbladder surgery
This study tests if a gentle massage around the eyes can help reduce nausea and vomiting after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. If you often feel sick after surgery, this might offer a drug-free way to feel better.
GaziantepAges 18–70 - NCT05842928Recruiting
Deprescribing risky medicines in older adults with many medications
This study tests a patient-centered plan to safely reduce certain medicines that may cause side effects in older people who take many drugs. It aims to improve safety and comfort by lowering unnecessary use while keeping you well.
BielefeldAges 65 years+ - NCT06938568Recruiting
Personalized back training for low back pain
This study tests a personalized back exercise program for people with long-lasting low back pain that limits their daily activities. The goal is to see if it helps improve physical function and reduce pain.
Lucerne, Canton of LucerneAges 18–65 - NCT07149870Recruiting
Pain management team for veterans with chronic pain
This study is testing whether a team-based pain management approach helps veterans with chronic pain and long-term opioid use. It aims to improve function and safety by addressing opioid concerns.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT07150702Recruiting
Close follow-up for low back pain
This study is testing whether closer follow-up care helps people with long-term low back pain feel better faster. You'll receive a standard physical therapy program but with more frequent check-ins to see if extra support improves your recovery.
Istanbul, FatihAges 18–65 - NCT07147049RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new painkiller for moderate to severe pain after surgery
This trial tests a new tablet called HL-1186 for people with moderate to severe pain after certain surgeries. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works well for pain control.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07153003Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Tramadol and oxycodone vs oxycodone alone for joint pain
This trial tests if taking two pain relievers (tramadol and oxycodone) together works better than oxycodone alone to control pain after knee or hip replacement surgery. It aims to find a more effective way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07151248Recruiting
Earlobe stimulation for Gulf War veterans with chronic pain
This trial tests a mild electrical stimulation device (called CES) on the earlobe to see if it can reduce pain and improve brain function in veterans with Gulf War Illness. You will have brain scans and answer questions about your symptoms.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 40–80 - NCT07146685RecruitingPhase 4
Testing different strengths of numbing medicine for shoulder replacement
This study compares two different strengths of local anesthetic used in a nerve block for shoulder replacement surgery. The goal is to see if one strength helps reduce pain that can come back as the block wears off.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07148921Recruiting
Pain perception during gender affirming hormone therapy
This study looks at how starting gender affirming hormone therapy may change your experience of pain. If you are an adult assigned female at birth planning to start testosterone, or an adult assigned male at birth planning to start estradiol, and you have not taken any sex hormones in the past six months, this trial wants to measure your pain perception over time.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07150364Recruiting
Step exercise vs. wobble board for older adults' balance
This study compares two types of exercise—square stepping and wobble board—to see which is better at improving balance in people aged 60 and over. If you are an older adult who can walk on your own and have moderate balance ability, you may be able to take part.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 60 years+ - NCT07151274Recruiting
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and women's gynecological health
This study uses an online questionnaire to explore how Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) may affect gynecological health. It compares women with EDS to those without, to better understand any differences.
RouenAges 18–50 - NCT07148388Recruiting
Accelerated TMS for nerve pain relief
This trial tests a faster type of brain stimulation (AiTBS) for people with nerve pain. If you have had nerve pain for at least three months and it is moderately severe, this non-invasive treatment might help reduce your pain.
HangzhouAges 18 years+ - NCT07150650Enrolling by invitation
Biomarkers for ICU weakness in children on breathing machines
This study looks for early warning signs (biomarkers) of muscle weakness that can happen in children who need a breathing machine for more than a few days. If your child is in the PICU on a ventilator for at least 3 days, this team may be able to test for clues that help prevent or manage this weakness.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07150143Recruiting
Massage and exercises for chronic neck pain
This trial tests whether adding a special type of massage (connective tissue massage) and other physical therapies to standard neck stabilization exercises helps people with long-term neck pain feel better.
Ataşehir, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07153653Recruiting
Managing pregnancy pain with Baduanjin exercise
This trial tests whether a gentle mind-body exercise called Baduanjin can help reduce pain during pregnancy. If you are between 14 and 20 weeks pregnant with one baby and have no medical problems that prevent exercise, you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–45 - NCT07154056Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for stubborn nerve pain
This trial tests a new type of spinal cord stimulation for people with long-term nerve pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. The goal is to see if this special stimulation pattern can reduce pain better than standard care.
Poitiers, FranceAges 18–80 - NCT07146074Recruiting
Early radiation vs. observation for high-risk bone metastases
This trial tests whether giving radiation therapy early to high-risk but pain-free or nearly pain-free bone metastases can prevent future problems, compared to waiting and monitoring them. It is for people whose cancer has spread to multiple bones and who have certain risky features in those spots.
Wilrijk, AntwerpAges 18 years+ - NCT07153211Recruiting
Chemicals in spinal fluid and blood during spinal cord stimulation for nerve pain
This study is testing a spinal cord stimulation treatment for long-term nerve pain. It will look at certain chemicals in your spinal fluid and blood to understand how the treatment works.
BydgoszczAges 18–80 - NCT06959147RecruitingPhase 4
Study for nerve pain after shingles using radiofrequency and a numbing shot
This trial tests a two-step procedure for treating nerve pain after shingles (called postherpetic neuralgia). First, a special type of radiofrequency treatment is applied to block the pain signals. Then, a long-lasting numbing medicine is injected under the skin to help keep the pain away. It is for people aged 40 to 85 who have not gotten enough relief from standard medicines.
Zunyi, GuizhouAges 40–85 - NCT05832918Recruiting
Core exercises plus brain tasks for chronic low back pain
This study tests whether doing core (stability) exercises along with simple cognitive (thinking) tasks can reduce long-lasting low back pain. It may help if your pain has lasted at least 3 months and you can safely take part in exercise.
Tehran, Iran (the Islamic Republic Of)Ages 18–55 - NCT06961396Recruiting
Virtual reality for period pain relief
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help reduce pain during menstruation in young women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods not caused by another condition). It may offer a drug-free option for managing period discomfort.
IsmailiaAges 13–20
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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- Mental health
- Digestive system
- Lungs & breathing
- Immune system & allergy
- Women’s health & pregnancy
- Skin
- Blood & lymphatic
- Kidney & urinary
- Infections
- Genetic & congenital
- Bones, joints & muscles
- 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.