About Pacira & Our Trials
Areas of Research
Advancing the Science of Pain Relief With Patients at the Center
For over a decade, Pacira has been leading the way in non-opioid pain management, which includes the fight to expand use and access to safe and effective non-opioid therapies. Backed by strong science, our research and development is focused on discovering potential new therapies that provide meaningful outcomes for patients.
If you are interested in a Pacira clinical trial, speak with your doctor about eligibility and the requirements involved.
Our Mission
At Pacira, our passion for excellence and a commitment to patients drives our mission to develop innovative non-opioid pain relief therapies that can help transform the lives of patients.
Pain is a personal and subjective experience that differs for all people. Having access to different pain relief therapies ensures patients have the options they need.
What Inspires Our Science
For too long, people have had to settle for pain therapies that were considered “good enough.”
We, however, refuse to settle. With years of proven experience in pain research, Pacira is committed to advancing safe, non-opioid solutions that truly make a difference in people's lives. Every therapy we develop is shaped by our expertise and determination to change the way pain is managed.
Our Research
Our research is focused on developing safer and more effective treatments to help patients recover faster and move forward in life with less acute and chronic pain related to surgery or problems related to muscles or joints. Our research explores areas such as:
Postoperative pain
Chronic pain
Osteoarthritis pain
Upper limb spasticity
Gene therapy
Your Role in Clinical Trials
Why We Do Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are important for developing potential new drugs, devices, and procedures that can help improve patients' lives. Through clinical trials we learn how individuals of all ages and backgrounds respond to potential treatments and ensure they are both safe and effective.
Why Participate in a Clinical Trial
Joining a clinical trial is more than participation, it’s partnership.
It connects you to innovative treatments and dedicated support, while putting you at the heart of discoveries that improve recovery and shape safer, more effective care for the future.
What to Expect
Clinical trials are an important part of medical research. They help evaluate new and existing treatments, compare effectiveness, identify risk factors, and explore ways to prevent or manage disease. Findings from these studies inform evidence-based care and may enhance patients’ quality of life. While participants are closely monitored for safety, some may experience side effects or unexpected reactions, which are carefully managed by the research team.
Here’s what you can expect before, during, and after participation.
Before the trial
You’ll learn about the study, review the details, and complete screenings to confirm eligibility.
During the trial
Depending on the trial, you may receive a study treatment, another active treatment, or a placebo. You’ll also have regular check-ins and support from a dedicated care team throughout the process.
After the trial
You’ll attend follow-up visits, receive updates on key findings, and feel good knowing that your participation helps advance future care.
REMEMBER: joining a trial is always your choice, and you can decide to leave the trial at any time. Your safety and well being comes first.
Our Commitment
At Pacira, patients are the reason behind every innovation and every step forward.
Our promise to you is to always value your safety, honor your privacy, and ensure your voice is heard. Participation in a study comes at no cost—study-related care and treatment are provided free of charge, no insurance is needed, and participants may receive compensation for their time.
Diversity
We invite people of different ages, genders, races, ethnicities, body types, and backgrounds to enroll in clinical trials.
This helps us see how treatments may work differently for each person. Since people can react to medication in different ways, having a diverse group makes sure new treatments are safe and helpful for as many different people as possible.
Having a diverse pool of patients supports our goal of providing fair and effective healthcare for everyone.