Neuralgia

This study compares two routine epidural steroid injection protocols for adults with chronic neck and arm pain from cervical disc herniation. One group receives the standard injection with lidocaine, dexamethasone, and saline, while the other adds magnesium sulfate. Researchers w…

This study looks at whether giving people with PTSD a personalized mix of gut bacteria (called pharmabiotics) can help their mental health. The researchers will track changes in PTSD symptoms, anxiety, depression, and thinking skills over 14 days. The goal is to see if fixing the…

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 trial tests whether slow intravenous ketamine infusions can safely reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers will measure pain levels before and after treatment, and track how long any relief lasts. They will also look for traits that predict who responds best, ai…

This study follows children aged 0 to 18 with chronic localized neuropathic pain who receive an 8% capsaicin patch as part of their routine care. Researchers will track whether the patch reduces pain and lessens the need for other pain treatments over six months. The goal is to s…

This study tests if acupuncture can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in cancer survivors. About 255 people who finished chemo at least three months ago will receive either real or sham acupuncture. The goal is to see if this drug-free approach can ease pain and improve da…

This study tests whether Moutan Cortex, a Chinese herb containing paeonol, can relieve nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Participants take the herb or a placebo daily for four weeks. Researchers measure pain levels and nerve function to see…

This study tests whether menthol-infused gloves and foot-covers can relieve numbness, pain, and unusual sensations caused by chemotherapy. Cancer patients who have completed or received at least two cycles of certain chemo drugs will wear the gloves or a sham version for five min…

This study tests a small implanted device that sends mild electrical pulses to nerves to relieve chronic pain from injury or surgery. About 89 adults with long-lasting pain in the back, shoulder, knee, or foot will either get the implant plus usual care or usual care alone. The g…

This study tests whether a pain-relief gel (pregabalin) delivered through the skin using ultrasound can reduce pain and improve hand function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. The treatment is given four times a week for a month, and compared to standard ultrasound therapy w…

This study tests whether giving Botox injections early can reduce nerve pain that occurs after chest surgery (thoracoscopy or thoracotomy). Participants have had daily nerve pain for three months. The trial compares Botox to a placebo to see if it lowers pain intensity and preven…

This study tests a special nerve cap (Axoguard Large-Diameter Nerve Cap) in 15 adults who have had a limb injury or amputation. The cap is placed over the cut nerve end to protect it and may help reduce chronic nerve pain. The goal is to see if the cap is safe and works well befo…

This study looks at whether taking vitamin D can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in people with low vitamin D levels. About 120 cancer patients will be split into two groups: one gets vitamin D supplements, the other gets standard care. The goal is to see if vitamin D he…

This study tests a spinal cord stimulator (BurstDR) to relieve chronic pain from diabetic neuropathy. Twenty adults with long-lasting leg pain will try a temporary device for one week. If their pain drops by at least half, they can get a permanent implant. The study tracks pain l…

This study tests whether walking with a robotic exoskeleton three times a week for 12 weeks can reduce nerve pain in people with spinal cord injury. Forty adults with traumatic spinal injury and persistent nerve pain will be randomly assigned to either robotic walking or a relaxa…

This study looks at whether adding a daily 30-minute muscle stimulation session can improve pain control and quality of life for people who already have a spinal cord stimulator (BurstDR) for chronic back pain. Sixty adults with failed back surgery syndrome or persistent spinal p…

This early-stage study tests whether BHV-7000 can reduce chronic pain in people with inherited erythromelalgia, a rare condition causing severe burning pain due to a genetic mutation. Only 5 adults with a specific NaV1.7 mutation will participate, comparing the drug to a placebo …

This study tests whether repeated magnetic pulses (rTMS) aimed at the brain's motor area can safely reduce chronic nerve pain that hasn't responded to other treatments. About 32 adults with conditions like post-stroke pain, trigeminal neuralgia, or spinal cord injury will receive…

This study tests a small, implantable device that stimulates nerves to relieve chronic pain after injury or surgery. About 185 adults with peripheral neuralgia will either receive the stimulator plus standard medical care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the device p…

This study tests whether a progressive exercise program can reduce chronic pain in veteran lung cancer survivors aged 60-80. Nine participants will do treadmill walking, resistance bands, and balance exercises. The goal is to see if exercise can be a safe alternative to opioids f…

This study tests whether yoga can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in cancer survivors. About 227 participants will either take yoga classes twice a week for 8 weeks, attend educational sessions, or receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain, balance, fall risk,…

This study tests whether a noninvasive electrical stimulation device placed on the skin over the spine can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with neuropathic (nerve) pain. About 62 adults with chronic low back pain from nerve damage will receive either real or sha…

This study looks at adults with chronic pain who receive ketamine infusions at Stanford's Pain Management Center. Researchers want to understand which patients improve and what factors predict a good response. The goal is to better tailor this treatment to individuals.

This study treated one 58-year-old man with polyneuropathy caused by POEMS syndrome using his own fat-derived stem cells. He received eight infusions over 28 weeks to try to relieve nerve symptoms. The study is no longer available and was not a formal clinical trial.

This study planned to test photobiomodulation (a type of light therapy) on nerve pain and sensation in one woman after mastectomy. The treatment used red and near-infrared light on the affected area for six weeks. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants enrolled,…

This study tests two types of nerve stretches—active (patient-controlled) and passive (therapist-applied)—to see which better reduces burning pain, improves muscle strength, and increases joint movement in people with diabetic neuropathy. Sixty adults aged 40 to 65 with diabetes …

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 pilot study looks at whether spinal cord stimulation can improve nerve health in people with small fiber neuropathy, a condition that causes chronic pain. Researchers will measure changes in nerve fiber density from skin biopsies taken before and after 12 months of routine c…

This study looks at how the nervous system becomes overly sensitive in people with different types of chronic pain. Researchers will assess 185 adults using questionnaires, thinking tests, and laser brain-wave measurements at the start and after one year. The goal is to better un…

This study was designed to observe brain wave (EEG) changes in adults with chronic neuropathic pain during ketamine treatment. Researchers hoped to find patterns that could predict which patients benefit most. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so…

This study looks at how common nerve problems are in people who feel eye discomfort. Researchers will test 1,000 participants to see if their pain is linked to nerve damage rather than just dry eye. The goal is to better understand these conditions and improve diagnosis.

This study looks at 150 people with knee osteoarthritis to see how often night pain and nerve pain (neuropathic pain) occur together. Researchers will use questionnaires and physical exams to measure pain and sleep quality. The goal is to better understand these pain types and th…