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Drug: placebo: chronic pain clinical trials

Registry records that list "Drug: placebo" as an intervention. Being studied does not mean an intervention works or is approved.
39
Trials with Canadian sites
1
Recruiting in Canada
373
Registry records in total

Trials in Canada

39 trials, 1 recruiting or not yet recruiting. Recruiting first.

PhaseProvinces
Perioperative Vitamin C to Reduce Persistent Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty
NCT06123715
RecruitingPhase 2OntarioUniversity Health Network, Toronto2024-04-16
A Study of Retatrutide (LY3437943) in Participants Who Have Obesity or Overweight and Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT07035093
Active, not recruitingPhase 3Eli Lilly and Company2025-05-29
Effects of LY3848575 Versus Placebo in Participants With Painful Distal Sensory Polyneuropathy
NCT06568042
CompletedPhase 2Eli Lilly and Company2024-08-22
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of GSK3858279 in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
NCT05838755
TerminatedPhase 2British Columbia, Manitoba, OntarioGlaxoSmithKline2023-09-20
Safety and Efficacy of FSD201 for the Treatment of Chronic Pain Associated With Idiopathic MCAS (MCAD)
NCT05652907
TerminatedPhase 2OntarioQuantum Biopharma2023-01-19
Evaluating the Efficacy of Intranasal Oxytocin on Chronic Pain
NCT04903002
Active, not recruitingPhase 2, Phase 3Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and LabradorMemorial University of Newfoundland2022-04-01
Reconsolidation Therapy With Propranolol as a Treatment for Chronic Pain
NCT05085782
CompletedPhase 2QuebecUniversité de Sherbrooke2022-02-07
Prevention of Persistent Pain With LidocAine iNfusions in Breast Cancer Surgery (PLAN)
NCT04874038
Active, not recruitingPhase 3Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario and 1 moreUniversity Health Network, Toronto2021-09-22
Efficacy and Safety of AQX-1125 in Subjects With Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
NCT03500159
TerminatedPhase 2OntarioAquinox Pharmaceuticals (Canada) Inc.2018-04-18
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of AMG 301 in Migraine Prevention
NCT03238781
CompletedPhase 2Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, QuebecAmgen2017-09-06
Chronic Widespread Pain and White Blood Cell Activation
NCT02984397
CompletedPhase 3QuebecMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre2016-12
Evaluating the Efficacy of Intranasal Oxytocin Among Individuals With Persistent Pain
NCT02888574
CompletedPhase 2, Phase 3AlbertaUniversity of Calgary2016-11
Efficacy and Safety of 2 Doses of AQX-1125 in Subjects With Interstitial Cystitis / Bladder Pain Syndrome
NCT02858453
Unknown statusPhase 3British Columbia, Ontario, QuebecAquinox Pharmaceuticals (Canada) Inc.2016-07
A Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Fasinumab for the Treatment of Adults With Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT02620020
CompletedPhase 2, Phase 3OntarioRegeneron Pharmaceuticals2016-01-26
Evaluation of Galcanezumab in the Prevention of Chronic Migraine
NCT02614261
CompletedPhase 3Eli Lilly and Company2015-11-30
CREATE-1: A Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of AXS-02 in Patients With CRPS-1
NCT02504008
Unknown statusPhase 3QuebecAxsome Therapeutics, Inc.2015-07
Randomized Control Trial of the Use of Botox to Treat Chronic Scrotal Pain
NCT02249234
CompletedPhase 2OntarioMount Sinai Hospital, Canada2014-08
Study To Assess Safety, Tolerability And PK Of ATB-346 In Healthy Subjects
NCT03220633
CompletedPhase 1QuebecAntibe Therapeutics Inc.2014-06
Long Term Safety of Naldemedine
NCT01965652
CompletedPhase 3Shionogi2013-09-24
Effects of Perioperative Pregabalin for Post-Craniotomy Pain
NCT01591980
WithdrawnPhase 4OntarioUnity Health Toronto2013-08
JALYN for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)
NCT01830829
TerminatedPhase 3OntarioDr. J. Curtis Nickel2013-04
A Study to Characterize the Abuse Liability of ALO-02 in Healthy, Non-Dependent, Recreational Opioid Abusers
NCT01746901
CompletedPhase 1OntarioPfizer2013-02
16 Week Efficacy and 5 Year Long Term Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Secukinumab in Patients With Active Ankylosing Spondylitis
NCT01649375
CompletedPhase 3Manitoba, QuebecNovartis Pharmaceuticals2012-10-18
Phase III Trial of Dantonic® (T89) Capsule to Prevent and Treat Stable Angina
NCT01659580
CompletedPhase 3British Columbia, Ontario, QuebecTasly Pharmaceuticals, Inc.2012-08
Ranolazine for Incomplete Vessel Revascularization Post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
NCT01442038
CompletedPhase 3Alberta, New Brunswick, Ontario, QuebecGilead Sciences2011-10
Efficacy of Perioperative Pregabalin in Reducing the Incidence of Chronic Neuropathic Pain and Postthoracotomy Syndrome.
NCT00967135
CompletedNot applicableQuebecCentre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)2010-06
A Safety and Tolerability Study of JNJ-42160443 in Patients With Moderate to Severe, Chronic Knee Pain From Osteoarthritis
NCT01094262
TerminatedPhase 2Ontario, QuebecJohnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.2010-04-20
A Study to Evaluate the Pain Relieving Effects, Safety, and Tolerability of JNJ-42160443 for the Relief of Bladder Pain
NCT01060254
TerminatedPhase 2OntarioJohnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.2010-04-06
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of Tapentadol ER Compared With Placebo in Patients With Chronic, Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
NCT01041859
CompletedPhase 3Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, QuebecJohnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.2009-12
A Dose-ranging Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of JNJ-42160443 as add-on Treatment in Patients With Osteoarthritis-related Pain
NCT00973141
TerminatedPhase 2British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, QuebecJohnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.2009-09-16
An Efficacy And Safety Study Of Tanezumab For The Treatment Of Pain Associated With Chronic Abacterial Prostatitis
NCT00826514
CompletedPhase 2Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and 1 morePfizer2009-03-25
Safety and Efficacy Study of Ethosuximide for the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
NCT00689585
TerminatedPhase 2QuebecMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre2008-09
Pregabalin and Post-thoracotomy Pain
NCT00663962
CompletedPhase 4OntarioQueen's University2008-04
Evaluation of Pregabalin in Idiopathic Small Fiber Neuropathy
NCT00787462
TerminatedNot applicableAlbertaUniversity of Alberta2008-02
Surgical Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair (SPAIHR)
NCT00551135
CompletedPhase 3Ontario, Prince Edward Island, QuebecPfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.2008-01
A Study To Evaluate Pregabalin In The Treatment Of Moderate To Severe Chronic Bone Pain Related To Metastatic Cancer
NCT00381095
TerminatedPhase 4OntarioPfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.2006-12
Efficacy & Safety Study of Pregabalin to Treat Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CP/CPPS)
NCT00371033
CompletedPhase 3OntarioNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)2006-03
Trial to Compare Alfuzosin Versus Placebo in the Treatment of Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
NCT00103402
CompletedPhase 3OntarioNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)2005-02
Efficacy and Safety of SR46349B in Patients With Sleep Disorders in Fibromyalgia
NCT00313885
CompletedPhase 2Sanofi2004-04

Trials worldwide (outside Canada)

334 trials, 29 recruiting or not yet recruiting. Recruiting first.

PhaseCountries
"Evaluation of the Efficacy of Intravenous Lidocaine on Chronic Post-operative Pain in Patients Requiring Emergency Abdominal Surgery. A Multicentre, Randomised, Controlled, Double-blind Study."
NCT07869173
Not yet recruitingPhase 3FranceNantes University Hospital2027-01-15
Allopregnanolone in Chronic Complex Traumatic Brain Injury
NCT04003285
Not yet recruitingPhase 2United StatesVA Office of Research and Development2026-12-01
Investigating Novel Interventions for Low Back Pain in US Military Veterans: A Randomized Controlled Adaptive Phase II Trial
NCT05935761
Not yet recruitingPhase 2United StatesVA Office of Research and Development2026-12-01
Post-traumatic Estradiol Administration and Care Evaluation (PEACE)
NCT07868536
Not yet recruitingPhase 2University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill2026-09-28
Assessing the Mechanisms and Impact of a Novel Cannabinoid Product for Gynecologic Pain
NCT07728695
RecruitingPhase 1, Phase 2United StatesStaci Gruber, Ph.D.2026-09
A Study of Cebranopadol for Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms in Adults With Chronic Pain
NCT07874620
Not yet recruitingPhase 2United StatesAdneuris Therapeutics, Inc.2026-09
A Chronic Pain Master Protocol (CPMP): A Study of LY4065967 in Participants With Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT07641504
RecruitingPhase 2Puerto Rico, United StatesEli Lilly and Company2026-08-12
Personalized Analgesia Through Central Nervous System Engagement to Unlock Performance
NCT07759336
Not yet recruitingPhase 4United StatesBenedict Alter2026-08
A Chronic Pain Master Protocol (CPMP): A Study of LY4065967 in Participants With Osteoarthritis Pain
NCT07641517
RecruitingPhase 2Puerto Rico, United StatesEli Lilly and Company2026-06-25
Sodium Aescinate for the Treatment of Low Back Pain (LBP) in Adults
NCT07339631
RecruitingPhase 1ChinaXijing Hospital2026-03-01
Safety and PK of Intrathecal CNTX-3001 for Intractable Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT07122453
RecruitingPhase 1United StatesCentrexion Therapeutics2026-03
A Chronic Pain Master Protocol (CPMP): A Study of LY4065967 in Participants With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
NCT07285018
RecruitingPhase 2Puerto Rico, United StatesEli Lilly and Company2026-02-16
Evaluation of the Analgesic Effect of Intramyometrial Botulinum Toxin Injection Via Hysteroscopy in Pelvic Pain Suggestive of Dysmenorrhea
NCT06995287
RecruitingPhase 3FranceNantes University Hospital2026-02-09
Safety and Efficacy of Oral Cannabis in Chronic Spine Pain
NCT05052541
RecruitingPhase 3United StatesUniversity of Colorado, Denver2026-01
Methadone to Reduce Chronic Opioid Use After Major Spine Surgery: The MEND Pilot Feasibility Study
NCT07222072
RecruitingPhase 4United StatesThe Cleveland Clinic2025-11-15
NSAID Use for Treating Dysmenorrhea and Preventing Chronic Pelvic Pain (NSAID HEAL)
NCT06861920
RecruitingPhase 4United StatesEndeavor Health2025-04-07
Cannabinoids for the Reduction of Inflammation and Sickle Cell Related Pain
NCT05519111
RecruitingPhase 2United StatesIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai2025-04-03
Cannabidiol in Sickle Cell Disease
NCT06930703
RecruitingPhase 1, Phase 2United StatesIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai2025-04-03
Reducing Perioperative Oxidative Stress to Prevent Postoperative Chronic Pain Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
NCT06083480
RecruitingPhase 4United StatesVanderbilt University Medical Center2024-12-06
CARES (Comprehensive Analgesic, Recovery, and Education Support) for Surgery Trial
NCT06027099
RecruitingPhase 3United StatesStanford University2024-12-05
The Effects of Tirzepatide in People With Overweight/Obesity and Coronary Artery Disease
NCT06606821
RecruitingPhase 4DenmarkTina Vilsbøll2024-10-01
ACTION: Trial of Adding Buprenorphine, CBT, and TMS to Improve Outcomes of Long-Term Opioid Therapy for Chronic Pain
NCT06442566
RecruitingPhase 1, Phase 2United StatesMedical University of South Carolina2024-08-12
Dronabinol as an Adjunct for Reducing Pain
NCT06454669
RecruitingPhase 2United StatesChristopher D. Verrico2024-06-15
Esketamine as Treatment for Chronic Pain Due to Endometriosis: a RCT Study
NCT06161805
RecruitingPhase 3NetherlandsReinier de Graaf Groep2024-03-01
The Study is Being Conducted to Find a New Treatment for Patients Suffering From Interstitial Cystitis Without Hunner's Lesions.
NCT07391306
RecruitingPhase 2, Phase 3RussiaJSC NextGen2024-02-16
MIVetsCan: Cannabidiol (CBD)-Care Trial
NCT06213233
RecruitingPhase 2United StatesKevin Boehnke2024-02-12
The Role of Brain Dopamine in Chronic Pain
NCT05285683
RecruitingPhase 2United StatesUniversity of Rochester2024-01-31
Long-term Outcomes of Lidocaine Infusions for Post-Operative Pain (LOLIPOP) Trial
NCT05072314
RecruitingPhase 3Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, United KingdomMonash University2022-07-27
A Master Protocol Study (LY900028) of Multiple Intervention-Specific-Appendices (ISAs) in Participants With Chronic Pain
NCT05986292
RecruitingPhase 2Puerto Rico, United StatesEli Lilly and Company2020-01-30
Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Multiple-Dose RFUS-949 in Healthy Chinese Participants
NCT07676357
Active, not recruitingPhase 1ChinaThe Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University2026-01-22
Glycemic Regulation as Endometriosis Adjunct Treatment
NCT06611501
Active, not recruitingPhase 2United StatesBoston Children's Hospital2025-05-22
Melatonin for Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT06859957
Active, not recruitingPhase 3NetherlandsBart Koes2025-04-11
Study of PIPE-791 for Subjects With Chronic Osteoarthritis Pain or Chronic Low Back Pain
NCT06810245
CompletedPhase 1United StatesContineum Therapeutics2025-02-04
Apply the PD Model of Peripheral Oxytocin Action to a Multimodal Stimulus
NCT04433741
WithdrawnPhase 2United StatesWake Forest University Health Sciences2025-01
Melatonin fOr CHronic bAck Pain (The MOCHA Trial)
NCT06476392
CompletedPhase 3DenmarkOdense University Hospital2024-12-11
A Study of Medical Cannabis Aerosol Via the Fixed-dose Syqe Inhaler as an Add-on Treatment of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (DPNP)
NCT06490445
CompletedPhase 2Australia, Czechia, Germany, Israel and 1 moreSyqe Medical2024-11-14
Duloxetine to Prevent Chronic Postsurgical Pain After Inguinal Hernia Repair in Patients at High Risk
NCT06606067
Active, not recruitingPhase 3SpainParc de Salut Mar2024-09-03
Paracetamol in Addition to WHO Step III Opioids in Chronic Cancer Pain Control
NCT05088876
TerminatedPhase 4SwitzerlandInsel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern2024-08-28
Dose-Response Characterization of VER-01 in the Treatment of Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
NCT06475001
CompletedPhase 2United KingdomVertanical GmbH2024-06-28
PAIN: A Project Assessing the Impact of a Novel Cannabinoid Product
NCT03984565
Active, not recruitingPhase 2United StatesStaci Gruber, Ph.D.2024-06-27
Managing Chronic Tendon Pain by Metformin
NCT06100822
TerminatedPhase 1United StatesJames Wang2024-05-24
Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome (CECS) Treated With Abobotulinumtoxin A
NCT05466539
CompletedPhase 4United StatesEmory University2024-04-25
A Study to Test the Effects of Kindolor at Different Doses in Healthy Adults
NCT06243835
TerminatedPhase 1United StatesLohocla Research Corporation2024-04-21
A Dose-finding Trial With Lu-AG09222 in Adults With Migraine Who Have Not Been Helped by Prior Preventive Treatments
NCT06323928
CompletedPhase 2Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, France and 10 moreH. Lundbeck A/S2024-04-01
Mirtazapine for Acute and Chronic Post Mastectomy Pain
NCT06499090
CompletedEarly phase 1EgyptAssiut University2024-03-01
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Oral ABP-745 Administration in Healthy Volunteers
NCT06258213
CompletedPhase 1United StatesAtom Therapeutics Co., Ltd2024-01-23
Vaginal Baclofen Suppositories in Chronic Pelvic Pain
NCT05968937
CompletedPhase 2United StatesUniversity of Louisville2024-01-01
Tranexamic Acid (TXA) in Hip Arthroscopy
NCT05710146
WithdrawnPhase 3United StatesNorthwestern University2023-12
Efficacy and Tolerability of AP707 in Patients With Chronic Pain Due to Traumatic or Post-operative Peripheral Neuropathy
NCT06071936
Unknown statusPhase 3GermanyApurano Pharmaceuticals GmbH2023-11-02
Efficacy and Tolerability of AP707 in Patients With Chronic Pain Due to Central Neuropathy of Any Genesis
NCT06071949
Unknown statusPhase 3GermanyApurano Pharmaceuticals GmbH2023-11-02

Conditions studied with this intervention

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status.