The city of Boston, Massachusetts, currently has 55 active clinical trials seeking participants for Pain research studies.
EPPIC-Net: Novaremed Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy ISA
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and efficacy of the current hard gelatin capsule formulation of NRD135S.E1 80 mg once daily in the treatment of PDPN when administered for 13 weeks.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/02/2025
Locations: MGH Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care, and Pain, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
RELIEF - A Global Registry to Evaluate Long-Term Effectiveness of Neurostimulation Therapy for Pain
Recruiting
To compile characteristics of real-world clinical outcomes for Boston Scientific commercially approved neurostimulation systems for pain in routine clinical practice, when used according to the applicable Directions for Use - and - To evaluate the economic value and technical performance of Boston Scientific commercially approved neurostimulation systems for pain in routine clinical practice
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/01/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pain
Pain Alleviation With Testosterone in Opioid-Induced Hypogonadism
Recruiting
The aim of this trial is to evaluate whether testosterone replacement results in greater improvement in pain perception, pain tolerance, sexual function, fatigue, and quality of life when compared with placebo in men with chronic spinal pain treated with opioids who have opioid-induced hypogonadism (low testosterone).
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/30/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Opioid Use, Pain, Hypogonadism, Male
Testosterone Replacement to Alleviate Pain in Postmenopausal Women (TRAPP Trial)
Recruiting
The aim of this trial is to evaluate whether testosterone replacement results in greater improvement in pain perception, pain tolerance, sexual function, physical function and quality of life when compared with placebo in women with chronic back pain treated with opioids who have low testosterone.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
60 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/30/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pain, Opioid Use, Androgen Deficiency, Back Pain
Cannabidiol for Reduction of Brain Neuroinflammation
Recruiting
This study will investigate whether cannabidiol (CBD), the primary centrally and peripherally active non-intoxicating compound in the cannabis plant, exerts anti-neuroinflammatory effects in patients with chronic low back pain (cLBP) with or without mild-to-moderate depression.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
03/28/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Back Pain, Depressive Symptoms
Mind Body Intervention for Chronic Upper Extremity Pain (Repetitive Stress Injury)
Recruiting
The goal of this nonrandomized pilot study is to test a mind-body interventional approach for the treatment of chronic upper extremity pain or repetitive stress injury of the upper extremity (wrist/shoulder/elbow). 1. To determine if a mind-body intervention improves upper extremity functional capacity (ie., Disability of Arm Shoulder Hand - DASH) among people with chronic wrist, elbow, and shoulder pain 2. To determine if a mind-body intervention decreases pain intensity, pain-related anxiety,... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 60 years
Trial Updated:
03/26/2025
Locations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Pain, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Repetitive Stress Injury
Mind Body Intervention for Chronic Migraine Headaches
Recruiting
The goal of this exploratory study is to test a mind-body interventional approach for the treatment of chronic migraines. The main goal is to obtain feasibility information on the protocol which has been used in other similar conditions. We will also evaluate multiple measurement tools in order to optimize a follow-up pilot study evaluating the impact of the protocol on migraines.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/19/2025
Locations: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Migraines, Chronic Pain
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of Suzetrigine for Pain Associated With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of Suzetrigine (SUZ) in participants with pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
03/18/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Training in Evidence-based Treatments in Psycho-Oncology
Recruiting
The goal of this research study is to train psychotherapists to administer individualized evidence-based psychotherapies in a cancer care setting to participants with elevated levels of distress due to their illness and/or treatment. The intervention will mirror clinical care in psycho-oncology in which the therapist, collaboratively with their supervisor, will choose specific components of the following evidence-based treatments to administer based on the clinical presentation of the patient a... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/13/2025
Locations: Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Distress, Emotional, Depression, Anxiety, Fatigue, Pain, Insomnia
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, and Safety Profile of Understudied Drugs Administered to Children Per Standard of Care (POPS)
Recruiting
The study investigators are interested in learning more about how drugs, that are given to children by their health care provider, act in the bodies of children and young adults in hopes to find the most safe and effective dose for children. The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the PK of understudied drugs currently being administered to children per SOC as prescribed by their treating provider.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 0 years and 20 years
Trial Updated:
03/11/2025
Locations: Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Urinary Tract Infections in Children, Hypertension, Pain, Hyperphosphatemia, Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Edema, Hypokalemia, Heart Failure, Menorrhagia, Insomnia, Pneumonia, Skin Infection, Arrythmia, Asthma in Children, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Adrenal Insufficiency, Fibrinolysis; Hemorrhage, Hemophilia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Kawasaki Disease, Coagulation Disorder, Down Syndrome
Sequential and Comparative Evaluation of Pain Treatment Effectiveness Response
Recruiting
VETERANS ONLY. Chronic low back pain (cLBP) is common. Most Americans will have at least one episode of low back pain in their lifetimes. Approximately 50% of all US Veterans have chronic pain, and CLBP is the most common type of pain in this population. This study will use a sequential randomized, pragmatic, 2-step comparative effectiveness study design. The main goal is to identify the best approach for treating cLBP using commonly recommended non-surgical and non-pharmacological options. The... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
03/04/2025
Locations: VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain
The Effect of a Technology-Mediated Integrated Walking and Tai Chi Intervention on Physical Function in Veterans With COPD and Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Recruiting
Persons with COPD benefit from being physically active, but they are often limited by chronic musculoskeletal pain. This project will determine whether a non-pharmacologic, integrated, technology-mediated walking and Tai Chi mindfulness intervention can improve physical function in Veterans with COPD and chronic musculoskeletal pain. The proposed research addresses VA Rehabilitation R\&D Service's high priority area of improving health-related quality of life by reducing disease burden and maxim... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 40 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
02/11/2025
Locations: VA Boston Healthcare System Jamaica Plain Campus, Jamaica Plain, MA, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: COPD, Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain