Research Print Research is an integral part of the Mayo Clinic mission. Specialists in pain medicine are often involved in research projects, including clinical and basic science research. Areas of research include: Stem cell therapy for disk-related back pain Platelet-rich plasma injection for back pain Neurostimulation for pain related to complications of diabetes Use of ultrasound guidance for skull-base injections that ease pain Clinical trialsMayo Clinic researchers conduct clinical trials to find new ways to treat pain. You may have the opportunity to participate in such trials, which give you the chance to try experimental treatments. Learn more about current pain medicine clinical trials at Mayo Clinic. Laboratories that research pain medicineCenter for Regenerative Biotherapeutics PublicationsSee a list of publications about pain medicine topics by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. Research Profiles Edit search filters close Narrow your search By location Arizona Florida Minnesota View all View all physicians • All Locations Bendel, Mark A. M.D. Minnesota Eldrige, Jason S. M.D. Florida Gazelka, Halena M. M.D. Minnesota Hooten, W. Michael M.D. Minnesota Hurdle, Mark Friedrich B. M.D. Florida Kissoon, Narayan R. M.D. Minnesota Lamer, Tim J. M.D. Minnesota Mauck, William D. M.D. Minnesota Moeschler, Susan M. M.D. Minnesota Osborne, Michael D. M.D. Florida Pittelkow, Thomas P. D.O., M.P.H. Minnesota Qu, Wenchun M.D., Ph.D. Florida Rho, Richard H. M.D. Sletten, Christopher D. Ph.D., L.P. Florida Watson, James C. M.D. Minnesota Request an appointment DoctorsClinical trials Jan. 10, 2023 Share on: FacebookTwitter Pain MedicineSectionsOverviewConditions treatedTests & proceduresDoctorsResearchClinical trialsNews from Mayo ClinicLocations, travel & lodgingCosts & insuranceReferrals SectionsRequest an AppointmentOverviewConditions treatedTests & proceduresDoctorsResearchClinical trialsNews from Mayo ClinicLocations, travel & lodgingCosts & insuranceReferrals ORG-20450058 Medical Departments & Centers Pain Medicine