Pain, Intractable clinical trials
The registry lists 90 studies for Pain, Intractable across more than 10 countries. 16 are recruiting or about to start. 50 of them are mainly about Pain, Intractable (how this is decided). Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-05.
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Who runs them
MedtronicNeuro (5) · Boston Scientific Corporation (4) · Abbott Medical Devices (4) · Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (3) · Flowonix Medical (3) · Rush University Medical Center (2) · Vanderbilt University Medical Center (2) · Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc. (2)
What is being tested here
Drugs under test in Pain, Intractable studies, those with the most open studies first. Medicines only given beside them are not counted. How drugs are counted
Coming up
Studies recruiting or running, from their records. “Main data collection” ends at the primary completion date, the sponsor’s own estimate, which often moves.
All 8
- Dec 2026Periganglionic Resiniferatoxin for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Due to Cancer-induced Bone Pain · National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
- Dec 2026Observational Study of Ketamine Infusions for the Treatment of Chronic Pain · Theresa Lii
- Dec 2026A Study of the Safety and Tolerability of GA in the Treatment of Patients With Refractory Neuropathic Pain · Beijing Tiantan Hospital
- Feb 2027Lidocaine Infusions for Pain in Patients With Malignant Bowel Obstruction · Fundación Santa Fe de Bogota
- Mar 2027Single Arm, Monocentric, Pilot Feasibility Study on an Interactive Virtual Reality Program in 20 Complex In-clinic Palliative Care Patients · University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
- Mar 2027MRI Evaluation of Spinal Cord Edema After CT-Guided Percutaneous Cordotomy in Cancer Pain Patients · Mersin University
- Sep 2027OP2C : Prialt® Observatory in Clinical Practice · Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest
- Nov 2027Managing Pain Using Optimized Sequences by Adjusting Parameters With Independent Current Control · Boston Scientific Corporation
Who these studies take
Of the 11 Pain, Intractable studies recruiting now, 8 (73%) set no upper age limit and 1 (9%) stop at 75 or younger. 1 (9%) take children under 18. 0 (0%) are for women only and 0 (0%) for men only; 0 (0%) take healthy volunteers.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 (9%) | 1 (9%) |
| 18 | 10 (91%) | 10 (91%) |
| 30 | 11 (100%) | 11 (100%) |
| 40 | 11 (100%) | 11 (100%) |
| 50 | 11 (100%) | 11 (100%) |
| 65 | 11 (100%) | 11 (100%) |
| 75 | 10 (91%) | 10 (91%) |
| 85 | 10 (91%) | 10 (91%) |
Across all 90 studies, recruiting or not: 17% stop at 75 or younger and 10% at 65; 4% take children; 0% are for women only and 0% for men only; 9% take healthy volunteers. From each study’s registry entry; the criteria on its page decide.
How long Pain, Intractable studies take
Of 26 interventional studies with no phase under Pain, Intractable, half reached primary completion within 24 months of starting, counting those still running.
| Start to primary completion | Every sponsor | Industry | Non-industry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventional, no phase | 24 mo20–34 · 26 studies | — | — |
Each figure is the month by which half the studies had reached primary completion, with the range in which the middle half did. Studies still running count until their last registry update; studies that stopped early are left out. Phase 1 includes early phase 1; observational means prospective or not stated, as retrospective and cross-sectional studies date a window of data rather than a study. How these figures are worked out
What changed recently
From the registry's own updates since Oct 13, 2026.
Results posted1
Newly registered1
- Radiosurgery for Severe Refractory Cancer Pain: A Sham-Controlled Pilot TrialOct 13, 2026NCT07871123
Studies
Recruiting first, then most recently updated. Showing 50 of 90. Browse all 90 → or search them.
- Post Market Evaluation of Real World Outcomes and Durability to Support Implantable Inceptiv™ Spinal Cord Stimulation TherapyRecruitingNCT075074223 countries
- Periganglionic Resiniferatoxin for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Due to Cancer-induced Bone PainNot yet recruitingNCT02522611Phase 1/21 country
- Managing Pain Using Optimized Sequences by Adjusting Parameters With Independent Current ControlRecruitingNCT07190807Not applicable1 country
- Lidocaine Infusions for Pain in Patients With Malignant Bowel ObstructionNot yet recruitingNCT07856251
- A Study of the Safety and Tolerability of GA in the Treatment of Patients With Refractory Neuropathic PainRecruitingNCT06596681Early Phase 11 country
- Single Arm, Monocentric, Pilot Feasibility Study on an Interactive Virtual Reality Program in 20 Complex In-clinic Palliative Care PatientsNot yet recruitingNCT07545928Not applicable1 country
- MRI Evaluation of Spinal Cord Edema After CT-Guided Percutaneous Cordotomy in Cancer Pain PatientsNot yet recruitingNCT074000551 country
- Sensory Spinal Cord StimulationRecruitingNCT07095036Not applicable1 country
- Observational Study of Ketamine Infusions for the Treatment of Chronic PainEnrolling by invitationNCT054770041 country
- OP2C : Prialt® Observatory in Clinical PracticeRecruitingNCT043214083 countries
- Fluoroscopic-Guided Bipolar Versus Monopolar Pulsed Radiofrequency for Refractory Trigeminal NeuralgiaRecruitingNCT06779578Not applicable1 country
- Medullary Stimulation for the Treatment of Refractory Neck Pain (S2M)RecruitingNCT05398003Not applicable1 country
- Clinical Effect of LG Medipain for Managing Chronic Pain DisordersRecruitingNCT05165901Not applicable1 country
- Effectiveness and Safety of Implantable Intrathecal Systems for Refractory Pain in Spain (INTRATHECAL-RENASED)RecruitingNCT059700811 country
- Transcranial Direct-current Stimulation (tDCS) Efficacy in Refractory Cancer Pain.RecruitingNCT04683172Not applicable1 country
- APP-based Precise Management System of Chronic Intractable PainRecruitingNCT05761392Not applicable1 country
- Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Treatment of Chronic, Intractable Pain Using the Nalu™ Neurostimulation SystemCompletedNCT04503109Not applicable1 country
- Resiniferatoxin to Treat Severe Pain Associated With Advanced CancerCompletedNCT00804154Phase 11 country
- Radiosurgery for Severe Refractory Cancer Pain: A Sham-Controlled Pilot TrialTerminatedNCT07871123Not applicable1 country
- Patients Referred to the Chronic Pain Unit for Palliative Treatment With Ozone Therapy Between 2022 and 2025Active, not recruitingNCT054177371 country
- Study to Evaluate Neuromodulation Subject Experience With Contemporary Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) Modalities for Chronic PainTerminatedNCT057755101 country
- Methadone as an Alternative Treatment for Children Underdoing HSCTSuspendedNCT06940570Phase 31 country
- Impact of DuoTherm Compared to TENS on Pain and Disability With Acute and Chronic Low Back PainCompletedNCT04494698Not applicable1 country
- Identification of Outcome Predictors and Stratification of Responder Profiles Implanted With Spinal Cord Stimulation. An AI-based-pathway & Algorithmic Approach to Treat Failed Back Surgery Syndrome PatientsCompletedNCT04587674Not applicable1 country
- Use of Ketamine in Severe Pain SyndromesCompletedNCT065373751 country
- Spinal Cord Stimulation vs. Medical Management for Low Back Pain (DISTINCT)CompletedNCT04479787Not applicable1 country
- Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Radiologic Changes Following Radiosurgery for Benign Neurologic DiseaseCompletedNCT046885541 country
- Study to Evaluate Automated Intensity Management in Patients Undergoing a BSC SCS Temporary TrialCompletedNCT04909593Not applicable1 country
- Comparison of DTM™ SCS Therapy Combined With Conventional Medical Management (CMM) to CMM Alone in the Treatment of Intractable Back Pain Subjects Without Previous History of Lumbar Spine SurgeryCompletedNCT06442410Not applicable4 countries
- Efficacy of Ketamine in Post Anesthesia Recovery RoomCompletedNCT047010081 country
- Intrathecal Morphine Administration Using Implantable Pump With Continuous or Programmable FlowCompletedNCT01567345Not applicable1 country
- Sham-Controlled RCT on 10kHz High-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Neuropathic Low Back Pain (Modulate-LBP)TerminatedNCT03470766Not applicable1 country
- Efficiency and Safety of a Procedural Sedation by Propofol on Terminally Ill Patients With Refractory PainCompletedNCT02734511Phase 31 country
- Study to Assess Epidural Resiniferatoxin for the Treatment of Intractable Pain Associated With Advanced CancerSuspendedNCT05067257Phase 21 country
- Pilot Study of Sedation With Propofol in Refractory Pains Due to Care in Palliative Care UnitCompletedNCT02198404Phase 41 country
- The True Efficacy of Burst Spinal Cord Stimulation in the Management of Intractable Low Back Pain (TRU-BURST)WithdrawnNCT06030284Not applicable2 countries
- Prometra Post-Approval StudyCompletedNCT01854229Not applicable1 country
- Investigating Biological Targets, Markers, and Intervention for Chronic PainCompletedNCT04625504Not applicable1 country
- Safety and Activity Study of Intrathecally Administered Ziconotide for Neuropathic Pain in Patients With CancerStatus unknownNCT00996983Phase 21 country
- Observational Study of Incidence of Breakthrough Cancer Pain and How it is TreatedStatus unknownNCT020690671 country
- How Does Mindfulness Meditation Buffer the Negative Effects of Pain and Suffering in the COVID-19 World? (Pain Sample)CompletedNCT04602286Not applicable1 country
- High-Density Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Intractable Pain PatientsTerminatedNCT03318172Not applicable1 country
- Pain Blocking During Drug Administration or Blood Collection With NeedlesCompletedNCT011669061 country
- Determination of Longus Colli Muscle Thickness by UltrasonographyCompletedNCT051081031 country
- Improving Outcomes and Lowering Costs by Integration of Primary Care Providers and Pain Medicine Physicians for Pain PtsTerminatedNCT02484937Not applicable1 country
- Post-market, Randomized, Controlled, Prospective Study Evaluating Intrathecal Pain Medication (IT) Versus Conventional Medical Management (CMM) in the Non-cancer, Refractory, Chronic Pain PopulationCompletedNCT04096391Not applicable1 country
- Patient Controlled Intrathecal Analgesia With Bupivacaine for Chronic Low Back PainCompletedNCT02886286Phase 41 country
- Phase 3 Study to Assess Resiniferatoxin vs Standard of Care for the Treatment of Intractable Cancer PainWithdrawnNCT04572776Phase 3
- Pawsitive Impacts of Therapy Dog VisitsCompletedNCT04727749Not applicable1 country
- Intermittent vs. Continuous Dorsal Root Ganglion StimulationStatus unknownNCT04727216Not applicable1 country