NEUROPATHIC PAIN

This study tests whether a gentle electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS, given alongside standard rehab, can prevent the development of chronic neuropathic pain after a stroke. Sixty adults who recently had a stroke will receive either real or sham tDCS for 10 sessio…

This study investigates whether a high-concentration capsaicin patch can reduce chronic neuropathic pain in the pelvic and perineal region. Researchers will measure changes in pain sensitivity before and after treatment in 30 adults with long-lasting pelvic nerve pain. The goal i…

This study tests whether a newer form of spinal cord stimulation (paresthesia-free SCS) actually reduces chronic pain or if its benefits are just a placebo effect. Ninety adults with severe neuropathic pain will receive both active and placebo stimulation for six weeks each, with…

This study tests a new program called Empowered Relief for Caregivers (ER-CY), a single two-hour online class for caregivers of children and teens with chronic pain. Up to 80 caregivers will take the class and complete surveys and interviews over three months. The goal is to see …

This study will develop and test a new digital pain rehabilitation program for people with spinal cord injury (SCI) who have chronic pain. The program is based on a biopsychosocial model, which looks at physical, emotional, and social factors. The study will enroll 32 adults who …

This study tests a device called Scrambler Therapy to relieve nerve pain in children with cancer that has spread to the bone. The treatment is non-invasive and aims to lower pain levels and reduce the need for pain medications. About 70 children who can describe their pain will t…

This study tests whether extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with peripheral neuropathy who also have plantar fasciitis (heel pain). About 114 adults will receive either real or sham shockwave treatment. The goal is to see …

This pilot study tests whether a small device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can safely reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. 32 adults will use the device at home for 30 days. The main goal is to see if the treatment is practical and well-tolerated, whi…

This study tests whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce chronic nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. 68 adults with pain lasting over a year will have the device implanted and then randomly receive either active or sham stimulation. The goal is to see if active stimulation pro…

This study tests a special gel applied to the skin to see if it can quickly reduce pain from shingles. Thirty adults with shingles-related pain will receive a single application of the gel. Researchers will measure pain levels before and after application, focusing on relief with…

Stanford University is testing a wearable ultrasound device that targets peripheral nerves to reduce chronic pain. The device is placed on the skin over the painful area and delivers focused ultrasound waves. In this early study, 90 adults with nerve-related pain will attend a si…

This early study tests a brain stimulation device for people with long-term nerve pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. The device is surgically placed to send mild electrical pulses to specific brain areas. The main goal is to see if the procedure is feasible and accep…

This study tests an injectable supplement that combines B vitamins with an energy molecule (ATP) to treat painful diabetic nerve damage. Two hundred adults with diabetes and nerve pain will receive either the ATP-enhanced shot or a standard B vitamin shot for 12 weeks. Researcher…

This study tests whether aromatherapy foot massage can reduce neuropathic pain in people with type 2 diabetes. 78 participants will massage their feet for 10 minutes, three times a week for 4 weeks. Researchers will compare the effects of an aromatherapy oil versus a plain oil to…

This study tests whether doctors can safely perform ultrasound-guided pain procedures, like nerve blocks, at home for patients with chronic or cancer pain. It includes 100 adults already receiving home hospital care. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain, cuts down on …

This study tests a new approach to reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. Ten participants will receive ten sessions combining mild brain stimulation (tDCS) with virtual reality walking and muscle vibration. The goal is to see if this drug-free combo can lower pain …

This study tests whether a gentle, hands-on movement technique applied to the non-painful side can reduce pain and disability in people with cervical radiculopathy (nerve pain in the neck and arm). It includes 40 adults who will receive a single session of this technique. The goa…

This early study tests whether an extended-release form of glibenclamide (glyburide), a diabetes drug, can safely reduce nerve pain in people with multiple sclerosis. Ten adults with MS and moderate-to-severe nerve pain will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is …

This study looks at 180 adults getting a heart device (like a pacemaker) for the first time. Researchers will track their pain and quality of life for a year, using surveys and a pressure gauge. The goal is to build an AI system that can predict who is at risk for long-term pain,…

This study looks at whether early ultrasound scans of burn scars can predict which patients will have persistent pain 3 to 6 months later. Researchers will measure scar thickness, blood flow, and nerve involvement in 150 adults with blast or drone-related burns. The goal is to id…

This study watches 15 adults with severe cancer pain who are getting a procedure called cordotomy to block pain signals. Researchers will use MRI scans to check for swelling in the spinal cord right after and one month later. The goal is to see if swelling relates to how well the…

This study creates a large international database to monitor how well spinal cord stimulation and similar nerve therapies work for people with chronic nerve pain. Researchers will collect real-world data from 1,000 patients across multiple countries to track safety, quality of li…