The state of Massachusetts currently has 76 active clinical trials seeking participants for Pain research studies. These trials are conducted in various cities, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield and Burlington.
Identifying Genetic Causes of IC/BPS
Recruiting
Interstitial cystitis (IC), also called Bladder Pain syndrome (BPS) is a common condition with no known cause or cure. Twin studies and family accounts have suggested that the condition may be genetic or passed down (inherited) from one generation to another. In this study, we are collecting genetic material via blood or saliva and medical information from families in North America in an attempt to identify genetic factors that may cause IC/BPS. We are enrolling inviduals with IC/BPS and their... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
1 year and above
Trial Updated:
04/24/2025
Locations: Boston Children's Hospital (BCH), Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Interstitial Cystitis, Bladder Pain Syndrome
Management of Postoperative Discomfort in Young Children Following Dental Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of various oral analgesic regimens in minimizing post-operative pain and discomfort in young children following dental rehabilitation under general anesthesia (DRGA). In this randomized controlled trial, three analgesic regimens following DRGA in Franciscan Children's Hospital will be compared using both self-report and behavioral measures. The analgesic therapies to be investigated are ibuprofen monotherapy, alternating ibuprofen an... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 4 years and 6 years
Trial Updated:
04/19/2025
Locations: Franciscan Children's Hospital, Brighton, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pain, Postoperative
Effects of LY3848575 Versus Placebo in Participants With Painful Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate how safe and how well a treatment works compared to placebo for people with nerve pain that begins in their feet and moves up the leg to just below the knee. Participation may last up to 30 weeks including screening.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/17/2025
Locations: Lucida Clinical Trials, New Bedford, Massachusetts
Conditions: Neuropathic Pain, Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy
A Master Protocol Study (LY900028) of Multiple Intervention-Specific-Appendices (ISAs) in Participants With Chronic Pain
Recruiting
The purpose of the chronic pain master protocol is to compare independent pain interventions and establish an overarching structure for the disease-state addenda (DSA) and intervention-specific appendices (ISAs). The ISAs may start independently of other ISAs as interventions become available for clinical testing.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/16/2025
Locations: Boston Clinical Trials, Boston, Massachusetts +2 locations
Conditions: Osteoarthritis, Knee, Diabetic Neuropathic Pain, Chronic Low-back Pain
The Effect of Electroacupuncture on Nerve Pain Caused by Chemotherapy (Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy)
Recruiting
This study is a randomized controlled trial of electroacupuncture (referred to as EA) versus sham acupuncture (referred to as EA) as effective treatments for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy/CIPN pain in cancer survivors.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
04/14/2025
Locations: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Nerve Pain, Neuropathy, Neuropathy, Painful, Pain, CIPN - Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
RELIEF - A Global Prospective Observational Post-Market Study 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:
04/10/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: 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:
04/09/2025
Locations: Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), Boston, Massachusetts +1 locations
Conditions: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
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
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
Virtual Reality Guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
Recruiting
Testing the effect of Virtual Reality - guided imagery acupuncture
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
03/26/2025
Locations: Lucy Chen, Charlestown, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Low-back Pain