National Center For Complementary And Integrative Health (nccih)
Clinical trials sponsored by National Center For Complementary And Integrative Health (nccih), explained in plain language.
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Could a ketamine cousin replace opioids for pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a single dose of (2R,6R)-HNK, a drug related to ketamine, can safely reduce short-term pain in healthy adults aged 18 to 60. Participants will receive either the drug, a placebo, or no treatment, and will undergo pain tests and brain scans. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 26, 2026 09:51 UTC
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Scientists try new method to see how painkillers work
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new method to understand how two pain medicines, pregabalin and naproxen, relieve different types of pain in healthy adults. Up to 25 participants will receive each medicine and a placebo in random order, and undergo short pain tests like cold water and sunburn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:57 UTC