NEUROPATHIC PAIN

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 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…

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…