The state of Massachusetts currently has 75 active clinical trials seeking participants for Pain research studies. These trials are conducted in various cities, including Boston, Worcester, Springfield and Burlington.
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
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
A Study of Suzetrigine (SUZ) Spray-dried Dispersion (SSD) in Healthy Adult Panelists
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the sensory attributes (basic tastes, aroma, texture, mouthfeel) of SUZ SDD and assess the impact of the dose on the sensory attributes.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 25 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
03/19/2025
Locations: Senopsys, LLC, Woburn, Massachusetts
Conditions: Pain
PAIN: a Project Assessing the Impact of a Novel Cannabinoid Product
Recruiting
This study is a clinical trial of a high-cannabidiol (CBD) sublingual product compared to placebo for 9 weeks in patients with chronic pain conditions. The study will assess the impact of CBD on chronic pain symptoms, conventional medication use, clinical state, quality of life, cognition, and biomarkers.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
03/14/2025
Locations: McLean Hospital, Belmont, Massachusetts
Conditions: Chronic Pain