Neuralgia

This study tests a small absorbable cap placed over cut nerve endings during finger amputation surgery. The goal is to prevent painful neuromas (nerve balling) that often cause chronic pain. Twenty adults who have had a traumatic finger amputation will be followed for up to a yea…

This early-stage study tests the safety of a new gene therapy (GA) for people with severe nerve pain that hasn't improved with standard treatments. The therapy involves a one-time injection into a brain area that processes pain, combined with a pill to activate the treatment. Onl…

This study is translating and testing a questionnaire called PainPREDICT for Thai-speaking people with diabetes. The goal is to create a mobile app that can screen for painful diabetic neuropathy, a common complication that causes nerve pain. Researchers will check if the Thai ve…

This study tests a new way to measure sciatic nerve stiffness using ultrasound (shear wave elastography) during leg movements. Researchers will compare 30 people with low back pain and sciatica to 30 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if nerve stiffness differs between the gr…

About 30% of people who have surgery for a herniated disc still suffer from nerve pain afterward. This study tests whether applying a gel made from the patient's own blood (platelet-rich fibrin) around the nerve during surgery can prevent that chronic pain. The trial will enroll …

This study tests whether the oral medication venlafaxine, typically used for depression, can prevent postherpetic neuralgia—a persistent nerve pain that often follows a shingles rash. Researchers will enroll 832 adults who have had a shingles rash for less than 30 days and are ex…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce nerve pain, depression, and sleep problems in people with spinal cord injury. Researchers will compare two different rTMS protocols against a placebo in 63 adults. Participants continue the…

This study looks at whether a high-dose capsaicin patch (made from chili pepper extract) can relieve long-lasting tailbone pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. Researchers will review medical records from 106 patients treated over six years to see how well the patch wo…

This study is testing a new type of spinal cord stimulator that automatically adjusts its signal based on how your nerves respond. It aims to improve pain relief and quality of life for 25 adults with long-term, hard-to-treat pain in the trunk or limbs. The device is already appr…

This study tests a device called Walkasins, worn on the lower legs, that vibrates to give sensory feedback about foot pressure. The goal is to see if using it daily for six months improves balance and walking in 200 adults aged 55+ with peripheral neuropathy. Participants will do…

This study tests whether describing a common pain shot (epidural steroid injection) in a very positive way helps reduce leg pain more than a neutral description. Researchers will compare three groups: positive framing of the shot, neutral framing of the shot, and neutral framing …

This study tests a newer way to give epidural steroid injections for people with long-term leg pain caused by nerve issues. It compares the new 'transgrade' method to the standard 'interlaminar' method. The goal is to see which approach provides better pain relief three months af…

This early-stage study tests whether a new drug called ASCT-83 is safe for people with nerve pain. It involves 72 healthy adults who will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study will also measure how the drug moves through the body. Results will help decide safe doses for…

This study looks at whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help relieve pain from shingles and reduce the chance of long-term nerve pain. About 228 adults with shingles will be split into three groups: one gets electroacupuncture plus sta…

This study tests whether a capsaicin 8% patch (made from chili pepper extract) can reduce chronic nerve pain in teenagers aged 12 to 17 who have had pain for over 3 months after surgery or injury. Half the teens get the real patch, the other half get a placebo dressing. Pain leve…

This early-stage study tests whether an injection of RP-008 followed by a daily varenicline pill is safe and can reduce pain for people with trigeminal neuralgia, a condition causing severe facial pain attacks. About 24 adults aged 18-80 with classic or idiopathic trigeminal neur…

This study compares two types of nerve-stretching exercises (tensioner and slider) for people with sciatica. Eighty participants with leg pain lasting 3 to 12 months will receive one of the techniques plus standard physical therapy. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and …

This study compares a targeted nerve block injection to usual pain treatment for people with sudden sciatica in the emergency department. About 100 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard care. Researchers will measure pain levels and walkin…

This small study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tACS can reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. Fourteen participants will receive either real or sham stimulation for 20 minutes. Researchers will measure pain levels and heart…

This study tests an injected drug called Halneuron to see if it can safely reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. About 240 adults who have nerve pain from platinum or taxane chemo will receive either Halneuron or a placebo shot. The goal is to measure pain relief, sleep, fati…

This study tests whether a common back operation (microdiscectomy) actually relieves sciatica leg pain better than a pretend surgery. 122 adults with a herniated disc and persistent leg pain will be randomly assigned to get either the real operation or a sham procedure. Neither t…

This study tests two stretching techniques—post-isometric relaxation and active isolated stretching—in 40 adults with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock and hip pain. Over two weeks, participants will receive six sessions of one stretch type plus standard physio…

This study tests whether a gel containing pregabalin, applied through the skin using ultrasound (phonophoresis), combined with calf muscle stretching, can reduce nerve pain and improve walking in people with grade III knee osteoarthritis. The trial includes 35 adults aged 40-70 w…

This study tests a device called the Sana Pain Reliever, a mask with earbuds that delivers pulses of light and sound for 15 minutes at a time. Researchers want to see if it can reduce chronic pain and improve sleep in people with post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome. The trial in…

This study tests whether a new tablet called Y-4, which combines two drugs (pregabalin and riluzole), can better relieve postherpetic neuralgia—persistent nerve pain after shingles—compared to pregabalin alone. About 160 adults in China will take either Y-4 or pregabalin for 14 w…

This study tests whether a single 30-minute session of electrical nerve stimulation (PENS) can quickly reduce sciatica pain and improve daily function. 88 adults with long-term sciatica will be randomly assigned to receive PENS, TENS (skin patches), dry needling, or a placebo. Re…

This study is testing whether different types of NSAIDs (like ibuprofen, diclofenac, and meloxicam) work better for specific pain types in people with frozen shoulder. 120 adults with shoulder pain and stiffness will take one of these drugs along with home exercises for two weeks…

This study tests whether giving calcitonin early after a spinal cord injury can lower the chance or severity of nerve pain. About 126 adults with a recent spinal injury will receive either calcitonin or a placebo. Researchers will track pain levels and side effects for up to a ye…

This study looks at whether adding ultrasound-guided shoulder injections to a home exercise program can reduce pain and improve movement in people with frozen shoulder. About 68 adults with chronic shoulder pain will receive either one type of injection or a combination, and be f…

This study tests whether a treatment called Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS), combined with exercise, can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with long-term sciatica. 88 adults with chronic leg pain from sciatica will be randomly assigned to receive …

This study tests whether a modified version of the muscle relaxant metaxalone (640 mg) can reduce low back and leg pain in people with acute sciatica or spinal stenosis. Fifty adults aged 18 to 80 with new-onset pain will take either the drug or a placebo for 7 days. Researchers …

This study compares two numbing drug recipes for a nerve block given before leg surgery. One group gets a mix of lidocaine and bupivacaine, while the other gets bupivacaine alone. Researchers want to see which combination works faster and provides better pain control after the op…

This study tests whether combining brain stimulation (rTMS) with virtual reality mirror therapy can reduce hard-to-treat nerve pain. 64 adults with chronic neuropathic pain that hasn't responded to drugs will receive either real or sham mirror therapy alongside rTMS. The goal is …

This study compares two exercise approaches for dead butt syndrome, a condition where the gluteal muscles become inactive, causing pain and discomfort. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to either gluteal activation exercises alone or combined with core strengthening. T…

This study tests whether adding a specific leg-rotation technique to standard physical therapy can better relieve sciatica caused by disc problems in the lower back. Researchers will measure pain, flexibility, and daily function in 70 adults aged 18 to 50. The goal is to see if t…

This study looks at whether a custom mouthguard (occlusal splint) can reduce pain and improve muscle function in people with teeth grinding (bruxism) and related jaw and neck muscle pain. About 40 adults will be split into two groups: one gets the mouthguard right away, the other…

This study tests whether combining spinal cord stimulation with a rehabilitation program can reduce chronic nerve pain in the legs and improve physical function. Ten adults aged 18-60 with nerve pain lasting over 6 months will receive the treatment bundle. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests a new type of deep brain stimulation called 'Burst-DBS' for people with long-term facial pain or pain after a stroke. Twenty adults will have electrodes placed in the thalamus (a pain-related brain area) and try both standard and burst stimulation patterns. The g…

This study tests whether eye drops made from cord blood plasma can reduce pain in people with long-term nerve-related eye pain. Twenty adults with persistent eye pain and abnormal corneal nerves will receive the drops. Researchers will measure pain levels and nerve health to see …

This study tests whether psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) is safe and tolerable for veterans with spinal cord injury who also have depression. Thirty participants will receive low, medium, or high doses and be monitored for side effects like pain, muscle spas…

This study tests three different injections—exosomes, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and steroids—to see which best eases long-term nerve pain after shingles. 45 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months will get four treatments every two weeks. Researchers will measure pain, quali…

This study tests whether injecting a long-lasting numbing medication (Exparel) into the side of the nose can reduce severe face and headache pain. About 15 adults with conditions like migraine or cluster headache will receive either the drug or a placebo, then switch groups. The …

This study tests a gentle, hands-on technique called Strain-Counterstrain for people with pain from the piriformis muscle. Thirty adults with a tender spot in that muscle will receive a passive leg maneuver held for 90 seconds. Researchers will measure changes in pain threshold a…

Stanford University is testing a non-invasive device that uses pulsed radiofrequency to treat chronic nerve pain after injury. The device sends magnetic pulses through the skin to target the affected nerve. This Phase 2/3 trial will enroll 95 adults to see if the treatment reduce…

This study tests whether giving Gamma Knife radiation early—within 2 years of diagnosis—can provide better pain relief for trigeminal neuralgia than waiting. About 80 adults with classic or idiopathic TN will be assigned to early treatment or standard care. Researchers will track…

This early study tests a small device that sends gentle electrical pulses to nerves to relieve severe, long-lasting knee, elbow, or shoulder pain. About 30 adults with chronic pain will first try a temporary implant for up to 8 hours. If it works well, they can get a permanent ve…

This study is testing a self-hypnosis program that runs on a virtual reality headset to help people with HIV manage chronic pain. About 25 adults with HIV and long-term pain will use the software at home for 21 days. Researchers will check if it is safe, easy to use, and if it he…

This study tests a gel called VMD-3866 for pain from chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). It is applied to the skin and works by blocking pain signals in nerves. The trial includes 16 adults with stable CIPN pain for at least 3 months. Researchers compare the gel to…

This study tests a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called deep rTMS to see if it can reduce chronic pain from nerve damage or fibromyalgia. About 70 adults with daily pain will receive either real or fake (sham) treatment over 3 months. The goal is to measure pain relief…

This early-stage study tests a single injection of C-1101 into the spine area for people with long-term sciatica (leg pain from a pinched nerve). The main goal is to check if the treatment is safe and tolerable compared to a saltwater placebo. Only 24 adults with pain that hasn't…

This study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can reduce pain and improve daily life for people with post-herpetic neuralgia (long-term nerve pain after shingles). About 34 adults aged 35-65 with persistent pain will receive the sti…

This study compares mirror therapy, brain stimulation (rTMS), and robotic hand training added to standard rehab for stroke patients. 120 adults who had a stroke at least 3 months ago will receive 20 sessions over 4 weeks. The goal is to see which approach best improves arm functi…

This study compares two ways to block pain during lung surgery (VATS) to see if they can prevent chronic pain that lasts for months. Forty adults having planned lung surgery will receive either an ultrasound-guided nerve block or a surgeon-given block. Researchers will track pain…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. Sixty adults will receive either real or sham rTMS daily for 15 sessions while continuing their usual pain medications. Pain levels will be mea…

This phase 2 trial is testing whether cannabis-based medicines—THC, CBD, or a combination—can safely reduce chronic nerve pain in Veterans. 320 participants will receive one of these treatments or a placebo for six weeks. The goal is to see if these options offer better pain reli…

This study compares two treatments for long-lasting nerve pain after shingles (postherpetic neuralgia). Researchers will give 50 adults either a nerve block or a radiofrequency treatment and measure pain levels. The goal is to find which option works better for easing this stubbo…

This study tests whether a high-dose capsaicin patch (made from chili pepper extract) can reduce chronic tailbone pain (coccygodynia) better than a low-dose patch. About 188 adults with pain lasting over 3 months will receive either the 8% patch or a control patch applied once fo…

This study tests whether magnetic pulses to the brain (TMS) can ease nerve pain that won't go away with standard drugs in people with spinal cord injury. 39 adults with pain for at least 6 months will receive either real or sham TMS to the motor cortex or the anterior cingulate c…

This study in Ukraine compares two minimally invasive procedures—cryoablation (freezing) and radiofrequency ablation (heating)—to treat nerve pain caused by neuromas from combat injuries. Fifty adults with moderate to severe pain will be randomly assigned to one treatment. The go…

This early-stage study tests whether a new drug called EC5026 is safe and can reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. About 36 adults with pain from traumatic or non-traumatic spinal cord injury will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 14 days. Researchers wi…

This study looks at whether a surgery called RPNI can reduce nerve pain in people who have had a leg amputated. The surgery takes the cut nerve end and wraps it in a small piece of the patient's own muscle to help it heal. Researchers will follow 20 adults for 24 months to see if…

This study tests whether a noninvasive procedure called transcutaneous pulsed radiofrequency can reduce chronic pain from postherpetic neuralgia, a complication of shingles. The procedure delivers electrical pulses through electrodes placed on the skin over the painful area. Rese…

This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator—a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the spine—can reduce pain and improve blood flow in the legs of people with type 2 diabetes who have nerve pain. Researchers will enroll 25 adults with painful diabetic neuropathy and …

This study tests two minimally invasive procedures—cryoablation (freezing) and radiofrequency ablation (heating)—to control severe chest pain after combat injuries. About 50 adults in Ukraine will be randomly assigned to one treatment, and researchers will measure pain levels, op…

This study tests two different injection locations for a nerve block to treat chronic low back and buttock pain caused by a trapped nerve. 54 adults with pain lasting over 3 months will receive an ultrasound-guided injection of numbing and anti-inflammatory medicine. The goal is …

This study tests a new, faster type of brain stimulation (called AiTBS) to see if it relieves nerve pain better than the standard method. 120 adults with long-term nerve pain will receive either AiTBS or standard stimulation over 10 days. Researchers will measure pain levels and …

This study tests whether a virtual walking therapy can reduce chronic nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. Participants will watch a life-sized video of themselves walking through a forest while seated in a tilting wheelchair. The trial will enroll 40 adults and compare …

This study tests whether taking two dietary supplements (PEA and Scutellaria) along with a structured exercise program can reduce nerve pain and damage caused by chemotherapy. About 40 adult cancer survivors who have nerve pain will be followed for 60 days. The goal is to see if …

This study tests two versions of a procedure called pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) to treat pudendal neuralgia, a chronic pain condition in the pelvic area. About 38 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either standard PRF or a newer high-voltage, longer-duration PRF. Researc…

This study tests whether Botox injections into the skin can reduce the number of painful attacks in people with trigeminal neuralgia, a severe facial pain condition. It includes 20 adults who have not gotten enough relief from medications or are not candidates for surgery. Partic…

This study tests whether a 12-week progressive resistance exercise program can reduce chronic pain in people with multiple sclerosis. 116 participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise group or a waitlist control group. The goal is to see if exercise provides a mea…

This pilot study tests whether scrambler therapy, a device that uses mild electrical signals on the skin, can reduce nerve pain in people with corticobasal syndrome (CBS). Twenty-five adults with CBS and moderate-to-severe pain will be randomly assigned to receive either scramble…

This study tests a new drug called (2R,6R)-hydroxynorketamine (HNK) for chronic nerve pain in the arms or legs. 25 adults will receive a single infusion of HNK, ketamine, or a placebo in random order, with 5 weeks between each. Researchers will measure pain levels, sleep, and dai…

This study tests whether taking ginger root extract daily for 8 weeks can reduce pain and improve gut health in people with chronic sciatica. Researchers will measure pain levels, gut bacteria, and brain changes in 80 adults. The goal is to see if ginger affects the gut-brain con…

This study is testing whether a closed-loop spinal cord stimulator can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with nerve damage from chemotherapy. The device automatically adjusts stimulation based on nerve responses. Twenty adults with persistent pain will be followed…

This study tests whether playing a virtual reality walking game at home can help reduce neuropathic pain in adults with chronic spinal cord injury. 250 participants with complete injuries will use a VR headset to see virtual legs walking from a first-person view. They will play t…

This study tests whether playing a virtual reality walking game at home can reduce neuropathic pain in adults with incomplete spinal cord injury. Participants will use a headset to see virtual legs and walk in a virtual world for about 30 minutes twice daily over 10 days. The goa…

This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block with steroids can reduce pain in people with post-herpetic neuralgia—persistent nerve pain after shingles—that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Sixty adults aged 20 to 70 will receive either the nerve block or usu…

This study tests whether combining bodily illusions (like the rubber hand illusion) with mild brain stimulation (tDCS) can reduce neuropathic pain in people with spinal cord injury. Thirty participants will undergo 10 sessions over 2-4 weeks. The goal is to see if these technique…

This study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) can safely reduce severe, long-lasting pain after a stroke. Thirty adults with pain that hasn't improved with other treatments will have a DBS device surgically implanted. Over 10 months, researchers will compare different sti…

This study tests a remote program called Move-MORE for people with sciatica (nerve pain from the lower back into the leg). The program combines mindfulness, gentle movement, and motivational coaching to help manage pain and improve daily function. Researchers will enroll 32 adult…

This study tests whether training a spinal reflex can reduce neuropathic pain in people with spinal cord injury. Fifteen participants will undergo about 50 sessions of reflex training over 6.5 months. The goal is to see if changing this reflex can lower pain and improve sensation…

This study tests a safe, home-use device that sends mild electrical current to the brain (tDCS) to help people with long-term pain who only got short-term relief from a similar hospital treatment. About 70 adults with chronic nerve or pain-sensitization pain will use the device 2…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce chronic nerve pain in people with cancer. Sixty participants will receive both real and sham (placebo) stimulation in a crossover design, with an 8-week break in between. The goal is to see…

This study compares two hands-on techniques—SNAG (a gentle spinal glide) and sciatic nerve mobilization exercises—for easing non-specific sciatica pain. Thirty adults with pain lasting over 12 weeks will try both methods in a crossover design, with each session separated by 10 da…

This study tests whether adding ozone therapy to standard care can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. 42 adults with cancer and persistent nerve pain will receive either ozone or oxygen gas via rectal insufflation for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if pain and quality o…

This study will check if certain blood markers can predict how well a nerve block procedure works for people with nerve pain. Researchers will measure pain levels and blood inflammation markers before and after the procedure in 120 adults. The goal is to see if these blood tests …

This study looks at how the location of brain-stimulating electrodes affects pain relief in adults with long-term nerve pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. Researchers will use brain scans to see which areas are activated and how that relates to pain reduction. The g…

This study follows 250 people who had ankle fractures to see how many develop nerve-related chronic pain after the bone heals. Participants answer pain questionnaires and undergo simple sensory tests. The goal is to better understand this type of pain, not to test any new treatme…

This study follows 50 children who had a nerve-freezing procedure (cryoneurolysis) before surgery to correct a sunken chest (pectus excavatum). Researchers check for long-term nerve pain, quality of life, and sensory recovery using questionnaires. The goal is to see if the pain r…

This study looks at how spinal cord stimulation (SCS) affects brain activity in veterans with long-term nerve pain. Researchers will use non-invasive brain scans (fNIRS and EEG) to compare brain connectivity in SCS users and those being evaluated for SCS. The goal is to understan…

This study looks at how inhaled cannabis affects the brain in people with chronic low back pain. Researchers will use MRI scans to measure changes in brain blood flow and oxygen levels, and ask participants to rate their pain. The goal is to understand the brain mechanisms behind…

This study looks at why some people develop nerve pain after a spinal cord injury. Researchers will use pain tests, nerve measurements, and heart rate checks in 300 participants to understand the underlying causes. The goal is to better classify pain types, not to test a new trea…

This study aims to see if a quick bedside sensory test can predict which painkiller—pregabalin, duloxetine, or a placebo—works best for people with nerve pain in their feet. About 190 adults with diabetic, chemotherapy-related, or idiopathic nerve pain will try each treatment for…

This study looks at people with shoulder pain lasting at least 3 months to understand if nerve-related pain and a condition called central sensitization (where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive) play a role. Researchers will use questionnaires and simple movement tests—…

This observational study follows 75 people with shoulder impingement syndrome who are already receiving standard physical therapy. Researchers want to see if nerve-related pain and negative thinking about pain (called pain catastrophizing) affect how well patients stick to their …

This study is gathering information from 4500 people who have or will have brain surgery for conditions like aneurysms, tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors predict how well someone will recover. By standardizing how outcomes a…

This study looks at how common nerve pain is in people aged 80 and older. Researchers will check pain levels and overall health in 450 volunteers. The goal is to better understand the link between nerve pain and aging, not to test a new treatment.

This study is collecting information from 4,000 adults with peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) to better understand the condition. Researchers will combine standard tests with nerve ultrasound to see if it helps diagnose and track the disease. No new treatments are being tested…

This study looks at children and teens who had a limb removed before age 15-16 to see if they experience nerve pain (phantom limb or stump pain). Researchers will review medical records and use questionnaires during regular check-ups. The goal is to better understand how common t…

This observational study is gathering data from 150 adults with muscle or joint pain to see how their answers on a pain questionnaire (PainDETECT) relate to where it hurts and their official diagnosis. Researchers hope to better understand when nerve pain is involved in common mu…

This study is gathering information from 1,500 people with cluster headache or trigeminal neuralgia to learn more about these painful conditions. Researchers will collect surveys, genetic samples, and other health data. The goal is to better understand what causes these headaches…

This study aims to find out how many people with knee osteoarthritis also have nerve-related pain, and whether that type of pain makes their symptoms and daily function worse. Researchers will measure pain and physical ability in 102 participants using standard questionnaires. Th…

This study looks at two types of spinal cord stimulation for people with long-term nerve pain after back surgery. One type causes a tingling sensation, while newer types do not. Researchers will use brain scans and pain questionnaires to figure out how each type works and which p…

This study is looking at how nerve pain (neuropathic pain) affects the ability to care for oneself and overall quality of life in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure pain levels and quality of life in 128 adults with type 2 diabetes. The goal is to better unders…

This study is testing a mild electrical stimulation method on the skin to better understand nerve pain in people with neuropathy or chronic pain after surgery. Researchers will measure how pain intensity and thresholds change. The goal is to learn more about how pain signals work…

This study is testing a new tool called CANoPy that predicts whether a cancer patient will develop long-term nerve pain. Researchers will follow 625 adults with breast, gynecological, colorectal, or lung cancer as they undergo treatments like chemotherapy or surgery. By collectin…

This study is collecting nerve samples and biofluids from 400 people with ALS or peripheral neuropathies to find biological markers for early diagnosis and disease tracking. By analyzing individual cells, researchers hope to identify molecular changes that happen before symptoms …

This study looks at whether measuring nerve signals during a procedure called rhizotomy can help treat trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that causes sudden, shock-like facial pain. Researchers will test a monitoring technique in 30 adults already scheduled for the surgery. The ma…

This study is testing whether measuring nerve signals during a standard procedure for trigeminal neuralgia (a type of severe facial pain) can help doctors target the treatment more precisely. About 30 adults scheduled for the procedure will have their nerve responses recorded fro…

This study uses a smartphone app called SOMA to track daily mood, pain, and activity in 800 people with acute or chronic pain over four months. The goal is to find patterns that predict whether acute pain becomes chronic, or if chronic pain flares up. A smaller group will also ha…

This study looks at nerve-related problems like numbness, tingling, and pain in people who have been treated for oral cavity or throat cancer. Researchers will use simple tools like brushes and temperature tests to map these sensations. The goal is to better understand how common…

This study looks at how spinal cord stimulation (SCS) changes certain molecules in the blood and spinal fluid of people with long-term nerve pain. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers and other signaling molecules before and after SCS in 30 adults. The goal is to underst…