Pain Management & Neurology

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, significantly impacting quality of life and daily functioning. CenExel partners with sponsors to advance innovative therapies that address both the physical and neurological aspects of chronic pain—delivering hope to patients across diverse populations.

Studies Conducted
Across pain-related indications
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Trial Participants
Enrolled in the last five years
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Active Sites
Specialized pain research centers
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Overview

Leading Chronic Pain Clinical Research

Chronic pain research requires specialized scientific knowledge and patient-centered execution. CenExel’s experienced teams integrate clinical expertise, advanced trial design, and operational excellence to ensure efficient study delivery.

Our research spans a wide range of chronic pain conditions, incorporating innovative endpoints, patient-reported outcomes, and biomarker strategies to improve trial success.

We support studies across diverse populations, including adult, geriatric, and underserved patient groups.

Conditions Covered

Chronic Pain Conditions We Research

Our chronic pain research sites support a broad spectrum of conditions, addressing both acute and long-term pain disorders.

Neuropathic Pain

Fibromyalgia

Chronic Lower Back Pain

Migraine & Chronic Headache

Osteoarthritis Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain

Cancer-Related Pain

Post-Surgical Pain

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Diabetic Neuropathy

Our Approach

Why Sponsors Choose CenExel for Chronic Pain

Our expertise extends beyond enrollment—we provide scientific insight, operational precision, and high-quality data for regulatory success.

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Pain Assessment Expertise

Our teams utilize validated pain scales, digital endpoints, and patient-reported outcomes to ensure accurate and reliable data collection.

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Advanced Trial Design

We support adaptive trial designs, biomarker integration, and innovative methodologies to improve efficiency and outcomes.

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Diverse Patient Access

Access to diverse patient populations across multiple U.S. regions ensures representative and inclusive clinical trials.

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Proven Enrollment Success

Our recruitment strategies consistently meet and exceed enrollment goals, even for complex chronic pain studies.

Phase Coverage

Supported Trial Phases

CenExel supports chronic pain trials across all phases—from early-stage first-in-human studies to large-scale Phase IV and post-marketing research.

Active across all phases

Phase I

Phase II

Phase III

Phase IV

Our early phase capabilities include pharmacodynamic biomarker strategies, first-in-human studies, and proof-of-concept trial design — guided by Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Larry Ereshefsky, an internationally recognized KOL in CNS research with over 30 years of early phase expertise.

Chronic Pain Task Force

CenExel supports a wide range of chronic pain indications, including neuropathic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, migraine, and rare pain conditions—across adult and geriatric populations.

Active Sites

15 Sites

CenExel Gaithersburg
CenExel Garden Grove
CenExel Atlanta
CenExel Marlton
CenExel Hollywood
Related Therapeutic Areas

Also in Pain & Neuroscience

Therapeutic Area

Neurology

Research in neurological disorders impacting pain perception and nerve function.

Therapeutic Area

Rheumatology

Studies focused on inflammatory and autoimmune conditions causing chronic pain.

Therapeutic Area

Behavioral Health

Addressing the psychological impact of chronic pain and related conditions.