Treatment
Intrathecal clinical trials
We’re tracking 104 recruiting studies that include Intrathecal, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06329635Recruiting
Nicardipine via spine tube for brain blood vessel spasm
This trial tests whether giving a medicine called nicardipine through a tube in the spine (intrathecal) helps prevent or treat blood vessel tightening that can happen after a brain aneurysm rupture. It is for people who have had a specific type of brain bleed and show signs of vessel spasm.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT06572241Recruiting
Spinal morphine for better labor pain relief
This study tests whether adding a small dose of morphine into the spinal fluid improves pain relief from an epidural during labor. If you are having your first baby and want pain relief, you may be able to take part.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–50 - NCT06595329RecruitingPhase 1
Pain relief after kidney cancer surgery: epidural vs spinal opioids
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after open kidney cancer surgery: an epidural (a thin tube placed near your spine) versus a single spinal injection of opioids. Both aim to control pain, but the study wants to see which method works better, with fewer side effects.
SplitAges 18 years+ - NCT06620809RecruitingPhase 1
Safety and efficacy of NouvSoma001 for NMOSD
This trial tests a new treatment called NouvSoma001 for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a condition where the immune system attacks the optic nerves and spinal cord. It looks at whether the drug is safe and helps people who have had a recent attack with severe pain, trouble walking, or bladder/bowel problems.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT06797973RecruitingPhase 4
Morphine for pain after planned cesarean section
This trial studies whether giving a small dose of morphine into the spinal fluid during a planned cesarean section helps with pain after surgery. It aims to find a safe and effective way to manage pain for new mothers.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06809517RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of a new antibody plus chemotherapy for leptomeningeal metastasis
This trial tests a combination treatment for cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (leptomeningeal metastasis). It uses an antibody given directly into the spinal fluid along with a chemotherapy drug, with the goal of targeting the cancer more effectively.
Huizhou, GuangdongAges 21–75 - NCT06818396Recruiting
Pain relief for hip surgery: comparing two methods
This study compares two ways to manage pain during hip surgery: a nerve block in the groin area versus a spinal medication. The goal is to find which approach offers better pain control with fewer side effects.
CairoAges 21 years+ - NCT06935708RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing morphine to epidural pain relief for colon surgery
This study compares two pain relief methods—morphine given through a spinal needle versus pain medicine delivered through a tiny tube in the back—after colorectal cancer surgery. It aims to see which approach works better for controlling pain.
SplitAges 18–80 - NCT07023497Recruiting
Finding the best dose of spinal morphine for C-section pain relief
This study tests different doses of morphine given through a spinal injection during a planned C-section to find the best balance of pain relief and side effects. It may help women have better pain control after surgery.
Ioannina, EpirusAges 18–50 - NCT07193654RecruitingPhase 2
Combined stupp therapy and spinal chemo for advanced glioblastoma
This trial tests adding a chemotherapy drug (thiotepa) directly into the spinal fluid for people with a newly diagnosed glioblastoma that has spread to the brain's lining or ventricles. It aims to see if this extra treatment can help control the cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07202416Recruiting
Pain relief after c-section: nerve block vs spinal morphine
This study compares two ways to manage pain after a planned cesarean section: a nerve block near the spine (ESPB) versus morphine injected into the spinal fluid. The goal is to find which method helps mothers recover more comfortably.
Cesena, ForlìAges 18–45 - 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 - NCT07276867Recruiting
Spinal Add-On Medicine for Leg Amputation from Sarcoma
This trial tests adding two medicines (dexmedetomidine and fentanyl) versus fentanyl alone to the standard spinal anesthetic for above-knee amputation surgery for lower limb sarcoma. The goal is to see if the combination provides better pain control during and after surgery.
CairoAges 18–60 - NCT07304739RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib plus radiation and chemo for EGFR lung cancer with brain spread
This trial tests a combination of a targeted pill (furmonertinib), chemotherapy into the spinal fluid, and precise radiation for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant adenocarcinoma) that has spread to both the brain and the lining around the brain. The goal is to see if this combination can better control the cancer and improve symptoms.
Cangzhou, HebeiAges 18–75 - NCT07386353RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two ways to give pain medicine after C-section
This trial tests two different ways of giving morphine for pain relief after a planned cesarean section: one is injected into the spinal fluid and the other into the space around the spinal cord. The goal is to see which method works better and is safer.
Funchal, MadeiraAges 18 years+ - NCT07398599Recruiting
Double-dose targeted therapy plus chemo for lung cancer spread to brain lining
This trial tests a stronger dose of an EGFR-targeted drug combined with bevacizumab and chemotherapy into the spinal fluid for patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and is no longer responding to standard treatment.
Nanchang, JiangxiAges 18–99 - NCT07511725RecruitingPhase 2
Thiotepa spinal injection to prevent glioblastoma spread
This trial tests whether injecting a chemotherapy drug called thiotepa into the fluid around the brain and spine can prevent glioblastoma from spreading in patients whose tumor touches the fluid-filled spaces or who had a leak during surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07751536Recruiting
Proton radiation and intrathecal chemo for lung cancer that has spread to the brain lining
This trial tests a combination of proton radiation to the brain and spine plus chemotherapy given directly into the fluid around the brain and spinal cord. It is for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to the lining of the brain and has continued to grow despite taking a third-generation TKI medicine like osimertinib.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–75 - NCT06823349RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief study for normal labor
This trial compares a single injection of pain medicine into the spinal fluid to other methods during normal labor. It aims to see how well it works for women in active labor with a single, full-term baby in head-down position.
AswānAges Any age - NCT06525740RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two pain medicines for gynecologic cancer surgery
This trial compares two different pain medicines (methadone given by mouth or IV vs. hydromorphone given through a spinal injection) after surgery for gynecologic cancer. It aims to find which option provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT06206044Enrolling by invitation
Evaluating typical spinal blocks for cesarean delivery
This study looks at how well the standard spinal block works for cesarean sections. It aims to understand the typical effects to improve care for patients having a C-section.
Portland, OregonAges 15–55 - NCT06766994Recruiting
Pain relief methods after hysterectomy: a recovery comparison
This study compares two different ways to manage pain after abdominal hysterectomy surgery. The goal is to see which method helps you recover better and feel more comfortable.
Erzurum, YakutiyeAges 18–65 - NCT07559097RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Methotrexate-loaded vesicles injected into spine fluid for lung cancer spread to brain membranes
This study tests a new way to deliver a cancer drug directly into the fluid around your brain and spinal cord to treat lung cancer that has spread to the membranes covering the brain. It may help patients whose cancer hasn't responded to standard treatments.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18 years+
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials studying Intrathecal?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 104 recruiting studies that include Intrathecal, drawn from the U.S. registry and rewritten for real people so you can see what each is testing and who it's for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a Intrathecal trial?
- Each study lists its own eligibility criteria — rules about condition, age, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Is Intrathecal an approved treatment?
- A drug being studied in a trial may be investigational (still being tested) or already approved and being studied for a new use. Each study page explains what phase it's in. Clin2 does not provide medical advice — talk with your doctor about whether Intrathecal or a specific trial is right for you.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. A drug appearing here is being studied in a trial and may be investigational. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific treatment or trial is right for you.