Clinical Trials for Pain

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov — U.S. National Library of Medicine — A database of privately and publicly funded clinical studies conducted around the world (U.S. National Library of Medicine, public domain).

This page lists clinical trials related to Pain from the ClinicalTrials.gov database.

Trial Summary

• Total studies: 50
• Recruiting: 16
• Active, not recruiting: 6
• Completed: 18
• Other: 10

Results are refreshed periodically and may not reflect the most current information available from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Recruiting Trials

NCT00051857 — MRI Study of Musculoskeletal Function

This study will use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound images to study how muscles, tendons, and bones work together to cause motion. The procedure is one of several tools being developed to characterize normal and impaired musculoskeletal function, with the goal of developing improved methods of diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders.

Healthy normal volunteers must be age …

NCT07690449 — Three CT Signs of Nerve-root Suffering in Low-back Sciatica: a Study of Their Frequency in Patients Referred for CT-guided Nerve-root Infiltration.

Retrospective, observational, single-centre study conducted at Nice University Hospital (Pasteur 2), Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. Objective: to assess the prevalence of three CT signs sought next to the clinically suspected nerve root in patients with low-back sciatica referred for CT-guided foraminal/peri-radicular infiltration: (1) nerve-root size asymmetry/hypertrop…

NCT07689214 — Normast3 for Adults With Diabetic Polyneuropathy

The goal of this clinical trial is to find out if a new supplement called Normast® 3 can help reduce nerve pain and improve nerve function in adults with diabetic polyneuropathy (DPN). DPN is a common complication of diabetes that damages nerves, often causing burning, tingling, or stabbing pain, as well as problems with the autonomic nervous system, which controls things like sweating and hear…

NCT06349772 — Zynrelef vs Exparel: The Battle of Postoperative Pain Control After Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of an injectable combination of bupivacaine and meloxicam (Zynrelef) vs injectable liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel), two extended local anesthesia strategies currently approved by FDA and on the market for post-surgical pain control. The investigators plan on randomizing study participants to either Exparel or Zynrelef at the closure site of robot…

NCT07091682 — Safety and Clinical Performance of the Freesolve Resorbable Magnesium Scaffold System in the Treatment of Subjects With Long de Novo Lesions

The study objective is the assessment of safety and clinical performance of Freesolve 35- and 40-mm in de novo coronary artery lesions up to 38 mm length.

NCT06915909 — Robotic Prostatectomy Artificial Intelligence Low Pressure Pain (RALP) Trial

The ‘Robotic Prostatectomy Artificial Intelligence Low Pressure Pain Study Trial’ aims to assess the feasibility of being able to review operative outcomes such as pain when comparing two commonly used surgical devices for the removal of prostate cancers. The data collected will inform methodologies for future, larger, multi-center trials investigating pain in patients undergoing prostate cance…

NCT06351046 — Preventive Interventions for Chronic Pain Worsening

This is an open label randomized controlled trial (RCT), which will be conducted with patients of the Copenhagen Wound Healing Center at Bispebjerg Hospital in Copenhagen (DK). The trial has two arms (1:1): A Virtual Reality based Pain Self-management (VRPS) program group, and a control group (usual care). Included will be 44 patients at least 18 years old; fluent in the Danish language; compla…

NCT07267052 — Acute Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation at Acupoints on Nociceptive Transmission

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) applied to acupoints can modulate pain transmission and cortical processing in healthy adult volunteers. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does TENS at Zhongzhu (SJ3) and Hegu (LI4) change pain-related evoked potentials (PREPs)?
• Does acupoint electrical stimulation alter nociceptive pa…

NCT07689461 — VR Effects After Hip Replacement Surgery Pain

Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), a procedure performed to enhance the quality of life, is accompanied by postoperative challenges such as pain and anxiety that adversely affect patient comfort. Inadequate management of these complications can prolong the length of hospital stay, delay recovery, lead to functional impairments, and elevate the risk of chronic pain development. Conventional pharmacol…

NCT07680998 — Performance and Safety of the ANTALGEEK® Thess Monitoring Medical Device in the Outpatient Management of Acute Pain and Postoperative Recovery

Acute postoperative pain (APOP) is a major public health problem, affecting nearly 10 million patients in France each year. Effective analgesic therapy in the first postoperative week is a key factor in reducing early postoperative morbidity and mortality. Poorly controlled APOP is a major risk factor for chronic postoperative pain. In France today, more and more patients undergo surgical proce…

NCT07443930 — Musicians’ Health Education in D-A-CH

Professional musicians are often exposed to significant physical and psychological strain. Long hours of playing, high muscle tension in the head and neck area, and performance-related stress can lead to problems such as musculoskeletal pain, jaw joint disorders, facial pain, and reduced oral health. Although these health issues are common, preventive strategies and structured health education …

NCT07605546 — RAD ONC FREEDOM Oncology Pain

The investigators propose to conduct a study in medically refractory cancer pain patients utilizing radiosurgery to ablate the pituitary hypophysis, as well as neuromodulate the centromedian and parafascicular complexes within the thalami - the so-called triple target. This involves treating the pituitary hypophysis and thalamus to a dose of 90 Gy. These patients will have previously failed to …

NCT07235098 — Effect of a Music Intervention in Reducing Distress and Pain in Patients With Lung Cancer Undergoing Mini-invasive Surgery

This study aims at evaluating whether music therapy intervention is effective in decreasing psychological (distress) and physical symptoms (pain) in patients with suspected or diagnosed lung cancer undergoing minimally invasive lung surgery.

NCT07054801 — IA Lidocaine and Methylprednisolone for Headache Associated With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a type of bleeding around the brain that can cause sudden and severe headaches. These headaches can be debilitating and persist for weeks, significantly impacting a patient’s comfort and recovery. Many patients require opioids for pain control, which can lead to side effects such as drowsiness, constipation, and dependency. There is a need for new treatment stra…

NCT07689396 — Predictors of Treatment Expectations in Myofascial Pain Syndrome

This cross-sectional study aims to determine the predictors of treatment expectations in individuals with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). MPS is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain and is associated with reduced quality of life. Patients’ pre-treatment expectations are known to influence clinical outcomes, yet the factors that predict these expectations have not been establish…

NCT07434895 — Repeated CBD Administration and Cannabis Outcomes

This outpatient study examines how cannabidiol (CBD) affects the behavioral and pain-relieving effects of cannabis.

Active, Not Recruiting

NCT03214510 — Thoracic Epidural Analgesia or Four-Quadrant Transversus Abdominus Plane Block in Reducing Pain in Patients Undergoing Liver Surgery

This phase III trial studies how well thoracic epidural analgesia or four-quadrant transversus abdominus plane block works in reducing pain in patients undergoing liver surgery. It is not yet known whether thoracic epidural analgesia or four-quadrant transversus abdominus plane block may help people to recover more completely and more quickly after surgery.

NCT04618471 — Paresthesia-Free Fast-Acting Subperception (FAST) Study

Study to evaluate the effectiveness of FAST-SCS (fast-acting paresthesia-free therapy) and additional SCS therapy options in patients with chronic pain using Boston Scientific WaveWriter SCS Systems.

NCT04754165 — Postoperative VR for Recovery After Bariatric Surgery

The objective of this study is to investigate whether the addition of immersive virtual reality (VR) in the immediate postoperative period to an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol could improve postoperative recovery from bariatric surgery.

NCT05357469 — Innovative Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Painful Peripheral Neuropathy in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer: A Two Arm Pilot Study

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Scrambler therapy (ST) for chemotherapy-induced painful peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), and the impact of ST on physical functioning and quality of life (QoL) in adolescents and young adults (AYA) cancer patients.

In this proposed study, we will conduct a two-arm prospective, randomized wait-list controlled clinical trial to investigate the effectiveness of…

NCT05703178 — Web-based Pain Coping Skills Training for Breast Cancer Survivors With AI-Associated Arthralgia

The main goal of this clinical trial is to test benefits of completing online pain coping skills training program in women who have been diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer, who have completed their primary cancer treatment, who are taking an AI medication, and who have arthralgia. Arthralgia is a type of joint, bone, and muscle pain that is a common side effect of AI medications. The main…

NCT06853626 — One-hoUr Troponin Using a High-sensitivity Point-Of-Care Assay in Emergency Primary Care

Acute chest pain is a prevalent medical emergency in primary emergency care settings. Triage of chest pain prior to hospital admission presents significant challenges due to the absence of sufficiently sensitive diagnostic tools. Clinical signs, symptoms, risk assessment scores, or a normal electrocardiogram (ECG) can reliably exclude acute myocardial infarction (MI). This diagnostic uncertaint…

Not Yet Recruiting

NCT07689162 — Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Standard Bupivacaine for Post-Rhinoplasty Analgesia

The purpose of our study is to find out which pain medication is more effective in reducing pain after nose surgery(rhinoplasty). We are looking to find the best treatment to reduce discomfort and improve the healing process for patients having nose surgery.

NCT07691359 — Osteoporotic Fracture and Lidocaine Plaster 5% for Neuropathic Pain preventioN

Osteoporotic vertebral fractures may lead to chronic pain with a neuropathic component, which is often underdiagnosed and undertreated in older adults. This proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate whether early application of a 5% lidocaine plaster can prevent the development of neuropathic pain following an osteoporotic vertebral fracture. Participants will be randomized …

NCT07691385 — Prevention of Pain Induced During Bed Bath in Ehpad

Residents of long-term care facilities are subjected to procedures and treatments that may be painful. The prevalence is 90% among older adults living in institutions. Preventing procedure-induced pain is essential, as the consequences can be even more harmful. Induced pain is defined as “short-term pain caused by a healthcare provider, treatment, or care, under predictable circumstances,” acco…

NCT07504601 — Investigating the Analgesic Potential of (2R,6R)-HNK in Acute Pain in Healthy Volunteers

Background:

Opioid drugs are often prescribed for acute and chronic pain. But these drugs are addictive, and they lead to more than 14,000 overdose deaths in the United States each year. Researchers want to find new drugs that relieve pain but are not addictive. This study will test whether a single dose of an experimental drug called (2R,6R)-hydroxynorketamine (HNK) can help reduce short term…

NCT07689448 — Preoperative Versus Postoperative Interscalene Block in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair

This study is evaluating whether the timing of an interscalene nerve block affects pain control and recovery after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery.

An interscalene block is commonly used to reduce pain after shoulder surgery. However, it is not known whether administering the block before surgery or after surgery provides better outcomes. Participants undergoing arthroscopic rotator c…

NCT07549490 — Human Experimental Models of Pain (HEMP)

This pilot study will test an innovative way to establish how pain medicines provide analgesia in healthy adults. The study uses a group of short, controlled pain tests to look at different types of pain responses in the body. The main goal is to find out if this testing approach can show the pain-relieving effects of 2 medicines, pregabalin and naproxen versus placebo, and show how they provid…

NCT07035119 — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Chronic Scrotal Content Pain

The purpose of this study is to perform an open label feasibility trial of TMS for the treatment of chronic scrotal content pain.

NCT07689955 — A Phase-II Clinical Trial of Radiotherapy to the Coeliac Plexus to Help Pain in Advanced Pancreatic Cancer

Pain from advanced pancreatic cancer is often difficult to control. This pain commonly occurs when the cancer affects a network of nerves in the abdomen called the coeliac plexus. Even strong pain medicines, including morphine and related drugs, may not give enough relief. Some patients may have a procedure called a coeliac plexus block, but this is invasive, not widely available, and does not …

NCT07607223 — Acupuncture for Heel Pain Syndrome

The main goal of this study is to determine whether acupuncture at the Heel Pain Point, a distal acupuncture point located on the palm, is an effective and safe treatment for heel pain syndrome. This randomized controlled trial compares Heel Pain Point acupuncture with manual therapy and sham acupuncture to evaluate both clinical efficacy and functional recovery. Specifically, the researchers a…

NCT07566312 — Study of QL Analgesic Response and Extent

A total of 14-18 healthy volunteers will be included. There will be three different procedure days, separated by at least one week. On each visit, the subjects will receive a QL block, according to the randomization process. Each volunteer will undergo pre-procedure screening on the first visit. The blocks will be performed on the same side, by the same anesthesiologist, with at least one week …

Completed Trials

NCT01862731 — Muscle Strength Loss and Its Effect on Knee Cap Motion in Volunteers With Anterior Knee Pain

Background:

- Researchers are interested in how the muscles affect the movement of the knee cap. These muscles may be related to different kinds of knee pain that are not caused by an injury or a disease. Imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to look at these muscles. To study these muscles and how they move, researchers will use MRI to look at healthy individua…

NCT02822989 — Using the Cholinergic Anti-Inflammatory Pathway to Treat Systemic Lupus Musculoskeletal Pain

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune, inflammatory disease and musculoskeletal pain is one of the most common symptoms. This study will investigate whether transcutaneous stimulation of the vagus nerve will decrease lupus musculoskeletal pain. This study will additionally investigate the biologic effects of vagus nerve stimulation on inflammation. It will be the first clin…

NCT04442425 — Machine Learning to Analyze Facial Imaging, Voice and Spoken Language for the Capture and Classification of Cancer/Tumor Pain

Background:

Cancer pain can have a very negative effect on people s daily lives. Researchers want to use machine learning to detect facial expressions and voice signals. They want to help people with cancer by creating a model to measure pain. They want the model to reflect diverse faces and facial expressions.

Objective:

To find out whether facial recognition technology can be used to class…

NCT04543097 — Work And Vocational advicE Study - Effectiveness of Adding a Brief Vocational Support Intervention to Usual Primary Care

Maintaining the population’s fitness for work is a priority for the UK Government. People with poor health often struggle at work and take sick leave. Work brings financial, social and health benefits. Few employees receive support to manage their health at work, known as vocational advice, so when their health affects work they visit their general practitioner (GP). The investigators have rece…

NCT04868123 — Effects of TENS and Mindfulness Meditation in Persons With HIV-related Neuropathy

This study is to explore the effects of transcutaneous nerve stimulation (TENS) and mindfulness meditation in persons living with HIV (PLHIV) and painful neuropathy in the feet.

NCT07689617 — Ultrasound-Guided Intermediate Cervical Plexus Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Vagus Nerve Stimulation Surgery

This prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided intermediate cervical plexus block (ICB) in patients undergoing vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) implantation surgery under general anesthesia. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either an ultrasound-guided ICB with 10 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine or a pl…

NCT07689370 — Buzzy® and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package During Blood Draw in Children

This study evaluated the effects of Buzzy® and a Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Package on pain and fear/anxiety during blood draw in children aged 7-12 years. Blood draw is a common procedure in children, but it may cause pain, fear, and anxiety. Non-pharmacological methods may help children cope better with this procedure.

Children were randomly assigned to one of three groups: a control …

NCT06983600 — The Effect of SuJok Application on Dysmenorrhea and Quality of Life in Young People With Primary Dysmenorrhea:

Menarche, which is one of the most prominent features of maturation in adolescents and the transition from childhood to adulthood, causes many problems. The most prominent of these complaints is dysmenorrhea. Primary dysmenorrhea, the most common form of dysmenorrhea, is a gynecological disorder characterized by pain that starts in the lower abdomen before or during menstruation and radiates to…

NCT06839313 — Comparison of Hypericum Perforatum, Topical Corticosteroids, and Hyaluronic Acid for Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is one of the most common ulcerative diseases of the oral mucosa and is characterized by recurrent painful ulcers that adversely affect eating, speaking, and overall quality of life. Although several topical agents are available to relieve symptoms and promote healing, no definitive treatment has yet been established.

This randomized prospective study was de…

NCT06722014 — Integrating Pain-CBT Into an mHealth Analgesic Support Intervention for Patients With Chronic Pain From Advanced Cancers

Smartphone Technology to Alleviate Malignant Pain (STAMP) + Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Pain (STAMP+CBT) The purpose of the study is to develop and refine the mHealth pain-CBT app intervention and carry out a randomized pilot to test the novel mHealth (Mobile health technology) intervention, which harmonizes psychological and pharmacological support for advanced cancer pain.

The name of t…

NCT07689916 — Machine Learning-Based Risk Identification and Precision Exercise for Common Running Injuries

This study aims to identify biomechanical risk factors associated with common running-related injuries in recreational runners using machine learning analysis. It also aims to evaluate whether a precision exercise intervention based on these risk factors can improve injury-related biomechanical and kinematic outcomes.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

Which biomechanical features iden…

NCT07639918 — Effect of Kinesio-taping With Routine Physical Therapy in Wrist Joint Hypermobility

The study will be randomized controlled trial. This study will be conducted at the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan. This will investigate the effects of routine physical therapy with and without Kinesio taping in patients with Wrist Joint Hypermobility. A sample size of 38 participants will be randomly assigned into two groups. Group A will receive routine physical ther…

NCT07686627 — ShotBlocker and Warm Gel Pack During Neonatal Heel Prick (HEAL)

This study evaluated the effects of ShotBlocker and a warm gel pack on pain, comfort, and physiological parameters during heel prick testing in healthy term newborns. A three-arm randomized controlled trial was conducted at a city hospital between October 2025 and May 2026. Newborns were randomly assigned to the ShotBlocker group, warm gel pack group, or routine care group. Pain was assessed us…

NCT06983093 — Effects of Rain Stick and Musical Egg on Pain, Fear and Anxiety

This research will be conducted in a pre-test-post-test parallel group randomized controlled experimental study model to determine the effects of rain stick and musical egg applied during blood collection on pain, fear and anxiety in children aged 4-6.

Research Hypotheses H1: The mean pain scores of the children in the rain stick group are lower than the mean scores of the children in the cont…

NCT07636603 — Pain-Related Fear and Motor Control in Healthy Volunteers

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how experimentally induced movement-related threat affects emotional, autonomic, and motor responses in healthy adults. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does movement-related threat change walking performance or upper-limb pointing movements?
• Are these effects moderated by participants’ level of kinesiophobia?
• Does movement-related thr…

NCT07327827 — Comparative Effects of Back School Based Intervention Versus Cranio-Cervical Muscle Training in Computer Users With Cervicogenic Headache

The aim of the study is to compare Back School Based Intervention with Cranio- Cervical muscle training in participants with Cervicogenic headache. The study wants to investigate that which intervention helps to mange pain, improve posture and reduce disability. The study aims to answer the question:

• How effective is Back School Based intervention on pain, posture and disability in computer …

NCT07335822 — The Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Meralgia Paresthetica

Patients diagnosed with meralgia paresthetica via electromyography (EMG), who present with neuropathic complaints on the lateral thigh to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinics of our hospital, will be included in the study after reviewing exclusion criteria. Patients will be randomized into two equal groups using a sealed-envelope system. The treatment group will receive l…

NCT07691151 — Targeted Cervical Versus Integrated Trunk and Diaphragmatic Muscle Retraining for Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain

Persistent pain, functional disability, cervical motor control deficit, and abnormal posture are associated with chronic mechanical neck pain. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an integrated physiotherapy program of cervical motor control training, lumbopelvic stabilization, diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and pressure biofeedback versus conventional cervical physiotherapy in pati…