Clinical trials · California
Anesthesia, Local clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 8 recruiting anesthesia, local studies with a site in California — including Early Phase 1 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT04849455RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve-block catheters plus spinal morphine for liver surgery pain
This trial tests whether placing pain-relief catheters near the back muscle plus giving morphine into the spinal fluid can improve comfort during and after liver surgery. It may help reduce the need for stronger opioid pain medicines afterward.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05819801Recruiting
Testing how fasting affects outcomes in certain hand procedures
This study looks at whether fasting before a specific hand surgery done with local numbing medicine (and without a tourniquet) changes patient outcomes. It may help explain how to prepare for this type of procedure and what fasting rules are safest.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04708171Recruiting
Compare awake, asleep, or no mapping during brain tumor surgery
This study looks at whether surgeons get better safety and control during glioblastoma removal by using awake testing, asleep testing, or no mapping. Mapping helps identify brain areas involved in movement, speech, or vision to lower the risk of serious side effects.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT06273176Recruiting
Surgery with or without brain mapping for recurrent glioblastoma
This study is testing whether using a special brain-mapping technique during surgery helps people with recurrent glioblastoma. It compares standard surgery to surgery with mapping to see if it leads to better outcomes for tumors near important brain areas.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges Up to 90 years - NCT04109365Recruiting
Study of epidural placement technique during labor
This trial studies an approach to placing an epidural (pain medicine placed near the spine) during early labor. It aims to improve how safely and accurately epidurals are positioned, which may help with comfort during childbirth.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06960317Recruiting
Numbing injection for IUD placement pain
This study tests whether a numbing injection (lidocaine) in the cervix can reduce pain during IUD placement. It's for women who have never had a vaginal birth and are getting their first IUD.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–50 - NCT05230134Enrolling by invitation
Nerve block treatment for brain blood vessel spasm after bleeding
This trial looks at a procedure that blocks specific nerves to help prevent or treat blood vessel spasm in the brain after a ruptured brain aneurysm. If you qualify, it may help improve blood flow to the brain during recovery in the ICU.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04992572RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Comparing two types of anesthesia for back decompression surgery
This early study compares two anesthesia approaches during lumbar decompression (back surgery to relieve pressure on nerves). It may help improve comfort and safety during surgery, but whether you personally benefit is not yet known.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 40–95
Anesthesia, Local trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting anesthesia, local studies listed above.
- University of California, San Francisco · 2 studies
- Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford
- Stanford Spine Clinic
- Stanford University
- University of California San Diego
- University of California San Diego Health
- University of California, Irvine Medical Center / UC Irvine Health
What taking part in a anesthesia, local study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Common questions
- Are there anesthesia, local clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 8 recruiting anesthesia, local studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a anesthesia, local study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a anesthesia, local trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New anesthesia, local studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.