Clinical trials
Abdominal Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting abdominal surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 132 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06414031RecruitingPhase 3
Transfusion reduction in abdominal surgery with tranexamic acid
This trial tests whether a medicine called tranexamic acid can help reduce the need for blood transfusions during major abdominal surgeries. It's for people having surgery to remove part of the esophagus, stomach, colon, rectum, pancreas, or liver.
Dresden, SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT07119112Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new tool to improve surgical drain care
This trial studies a new device designed to clear blockages in Jackson-Pratt drains placed in the abdomen after surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces complications and improves drain function.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07709598RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
HL-1186 for pain after abdominal surgery
This study tests a new painkiller called HL-1186 for people having abdominal surgery. If you qualify and enroll, you will receive the drug after surgery to see if it safely helps reduce your pain better than a placebo (a pill with no medicine).
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07519109RecruitingPhase 1
SYH9089 for pain after abdominal surgery
This study tests an injected medicine (SYH9089) to see if it safely controls pain after abdominal surgery. It may help you recover with less discomfort.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT03527433Recruiting
Compare two ways to close incisions after abdominal surgery
This trial studies which incision closure technique leads to fewer wound problems after planned abdominal surgery. If you’re having elective midline surgery, your surgeon may use one of two closure methods to help determine the safest approach.
Beirut, BeirutAges 18 years+ - NCT03725527Recruiting
Nerve block test to improve breathing after belly surgery
This trial studies whether a numbing injection near the abdominal muscle (rectus sheath block) helps your breathing and diaphragm function after elective upper belly surgery. If you qualify, you may receive or not receive this pain/nerve block as part of the study.
Asyut, Assiut GovernorateAges 18–50 - NCT04219956Recruiting
Low-sugar diet aims to reduce belly-surgery pain
This study tests whether a special diet low in polyamines (a food-related substance) can reduce pain after major abdominal surgery. It compares pain control while you use a patient-controlled morphine pump or take opioid tablets by mouth after surgery.
BrestAges 18 years+ - NCT04256798RecruitingPhase 3
Respiratory care after high-risk abdominal surgery
This trial looks at a breathing-focused care plan given around the time of major abdominal surgery to improve recovery and outcomes. You may be eligible if you’re having a large midline abdominal incision and can be followed after surgery.
Botucatu, São PauloAges 10–100 - NCT06296173Recruiting
Lung-protective breathing tube removal after surgery
This study tests a special breathing tube removal method during surgery recovery to protect your lungs. It may help you breathe better after your abdominal surgery.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06387303RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Comparing IV Methadone vs Spinal Morphine for Pain After Abdominal Surgery
This study compares two strong painkillers—methadone given through an IV versus morphine injected into the spine—to see which provides better pain relief and recovery after major abdominal surgery. It may help you if you're having open surgery and want less pain afterward.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–75 - NCT06536686Recruiting
Heart check during abdominal surgery study
This study checks for silent heart problems in people having abdominal surgery for non-cancer reasons. It aims to see if patients with a silent heart attack during surgery can be identified and helped.
LjubljanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06580197Recruiting
Ear acupuncture after belly surgery to help recovery
This trial looks at whether ear acupuncture can help people recover after major abdominal surgeries like Whipple, pancreatectomy, or subtotal gastrectomy. It may help reduce digestive problems by tracking a substance called AAT (alpha-1 antitrypsin).
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 40–70 - NCT06704451Recruiting
IL-33 and memory after major abdominal surgery
This study looks at whether a protein called IL-33 is linked to memory and thinking problems that can happen after major abdominal surgery. It may help doctors find patients at risk earlier.
Kunming, YunnanAges Any age - NCT06731855Recruiting
Recovery study: blood markers in newborns after intestine surgery
This study looks at blood markers in newborns after major stomach or intestine surgery. It aims to understand recovery and could help improve care for babies with similar conditions.
Liverpool, MerseysideAges Up to 5 days - NCT06753409Recruiting
Brain monitoring during anesthesia for major abdominal surgery
This study tests whether using a special brain wave monitor during anesthesia can improve recovery for people having major abdominal surgery lasting more than two hours.
AsyutAges 18–70 - NCT06830330Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety before abdominal surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality (a headset that shows calming images) before surgery can reduce fear and anxiety in people having laparoscopic abdominal surgery (a type of keyhole surgery). It might offer a relaxing, drug-free way to feel calmer before the procedure.
Adana, SarıçamAges 18 years+ - NCT07019246Recruiting
Sedative drug mix for elderly abdominal surgery patients
This trial tests whether a mix of two sedative drugs (etomidate and propofol) is safer than using propofol alone for elderly patients having abdominal surgery. It aims to find which approach leads to fewer side effects during and after the procedure.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 65–80 - NCT07041021Recruiting
Fluid guidance during abdominal surgery using neck vein
This trial tests a new way to manage fluids during abdominal surgery by using ultrasound to check the internal jugular vein in your neck. The goal is to see if this approach reduces complications after surgery.
Ismailia, Ismailia GovernorateAges 20–70 - NCT07094386Recruiting
Pain relief study after open upper abdominal surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to control pain after open upper abdominal surgery. It aims to find which block works better and may help you recover with less pain.
CairoAges 18–60 - NCT07137143Recruiting
Warming the ICU room after abdominal surgery
This study tests how warming the intensive care room after your abdominal surgery affects your recovery. It includes patients who are in the ICU after planned surgery and have no major health problems that affect body temperature.
Adana, YüreğirAges 18 years+ - NCT07242196Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after laparoscopic surgery in children
This study tests two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief for children after laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. The blocks are given before surgery to help reduce pain afterward.
Sakarya, SerdivanAges 6 months–16 years - NCT07285083Recruiting
Pain relief after abdominal surgery: comparing two numbing medicines
This study compares two numbing medicines (bupivacaine alone vs. bupivacaine plus dexmedetomidine) to see which provides better pain relief after abdominal surgery. If you are having a planned abdominal operation, this trial may help improve your recovery comfort.
Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab ProvinceAges 21–45 - NCT07428421Recruiting
Toys for comfort after kids' belly surgery
This study tests if giving children a toy to hold when they first get up after abdominal surgery helps them feel better and reduce pain. It may be a simple way to support recovery.
MersinAges 4–10 - NCT07540689Recruiting
Pain Relief Method for Children's Minimally Invasive Belly Surgery
This study tests a new pain-relief technique called M-TAPA for children ages 1–7 having small-incision belly surgery. Researchers want to see if this method helps reduce pain better than standard approaches after surgery.
Cairo, ElmanialAges 1–7
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for abdominal surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 132 recruiting abdominal surgery studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a abdominal surgery trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a abdominal surgery trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.