Clinical trials
Anxiety Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting anxiety postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 24 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07464860Recruiting
Breathwork for older adults after knee surgery
This study tests a breathing exercise program to help older adults recover after knee replacement surgery. Participants practice controlled breathing at home using a smartphone or computer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 65 years+ - NCT06783946Enrolling by invitation
Meditation for pain and anxiety after kidney stone surgery
This study is testing whether guided meditation can help reduce pain, discomfort, and anxiety after a kidney stone removal procedure called ureteroscopy. If you or your child is a teenager or adult scheduled for this surgery, meditation might be a calming tool to try before and after the procedure.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT04912531Recruiting
Virtual reality and smell tools to ease surgery pain
This trial tests whether a combination of virtual reality and guided smells can reduce pain and anxiety around major heart and chest surgeries. If you’re scheduled for one of the listed operations, the study may help make recovery feel more comfortable by using sensory-based distraction.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07771205Recruiting
Aromatherapy for surgical anxiety and pain
This study tests whether breathing in relaxing scents before surgery can reduce anxiety and pain. If effective, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to help you feel calmer during your procedure.
Stockton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07576920Recruiting
Understanding Anxiety in Living Liver Donors
This study looks at anxiety levels in people who donate part of their liver to help someone else. Researchers want to understand how donors feel before and after surgery, which may help support donors better in the future.
MalatyaAges 18–65 - NCT07344467Recruiting
Melatonin vs. Pregabalin for pain and anxiety after spine surgery
This trial compares two medications—melatonin and pregabalin—to see which works better at reducing pain and anxiety after spine surgery. It aims to find a safer, effective option for recovery.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 21–60 - NCT07568093Recruiting
Music therapy to reduce agitation after abdominal surgery
This study tests whether listening to music after abdominal surgery can help reduce agitation and anxiety during recovery. Researchers will compare patients who receive music therapy with standard care to see if it improves comfort and outcomes.
Hanover, Lower SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT07553143Recruiting
Melatonin before gallbladder removal surgery
This study tests whether taking melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) before elective gallbladder removal surgery helps patients recover better and feel less pain or discomfort afterward. Melatonin may help reduce stress on the body during surgery.
Dhaka, Dhaka DivisionAges 18–60 - NCT07039812Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Pain During Dressing Changes After Heart Surgery
This study tests if using virtual reality or an eye mask during wound dressing changes can help reduce pain and anxiety after coronary artery bypass surgery. It aims to find a drug-free way to make dressing changes more comfortable.
Istanbul, MarmaraAges 18–65 - NCT05141591Recruiting
Anxiety before ENT surgery and opioid use after surgery
This trial looks at whether people’s anxiety before ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery affects how much pain medicine (opioids) they need after surgery. It may help doctors better plan pain control based on anxiety level and possibly gender-related patterns.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06407518Recruiting
Preoperative medicine for pain relief in colorectal cancer patients with sleep or anxiety issues
This trial tests whether taking a medicine called midazolam before surgery can help with pain after surgery in people with colorectal cancer who have trouble sleeping or feel anxious. You would receive the medicine as a drink before your operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT07437469Recruiting
Binaural beats for pain and anxiety after surgery
This trial tests if listening to binaural beats (a type of sound therapy) after hip or knee replacement surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety. You would receive the sound therapy through headphones while in the recovery room.
Miami, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT07449273Recruiting
Breathing exercises after breast surgery
This study tests breathing exercises to help you recover after breast surgery. It may improve your breathing and comfort during recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07632833Recruiting
Comfort tote for teens recovering from spine surgery
This study tests whether giving teens a special comfort tote with calming items helps them feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for scoliosis. It is for patients aged 10 to 21 who are having spinal fusion at a specific hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT06785389Recruiting
How fear before surgery affects pain and recovery
This study looks at how feeling scared or anxious before surgery might affect your pain and recovery afterward. It aims to help improve care for future patients.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT07307703Recruiting
TENS for pain and anxiety after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether TENS, a mild electrical therapy, can reduce pain and anxiety after gallbladder removal. If you are having planned gallbladder surgery and are in good health, you may be able to participate.
Niğde, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT06737887Recruiting
Stoma simulation before surgery for anxiety and adaptation
This study tests whether a simulation of having a stoma before surgery can help reduce anxiety and make it easier to adapt afterward. It is for adults having planned stoma surgery who can communicate in Turkish.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07689461Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain after hip replacement
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help reduce pain after hip replacement surgery. It may be a good option if you are having a hip replacement and have moderate to severe pain.
MalatyaAges 18–99 - NCT06917300Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety before spine surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality before surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety in people having elective spine surgery. If you're scheduled for spine surgery and speak Polish, you may be able to participate.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 25–70 - NCT07604389Recruiting
Augmented Reality Video for Breast Cancer Recovery
This study tests whether an interactive video using augmented reality (a technology that overlays digital information on the real world) helps breast cancer patients recover better after surgery. Researchers want to see if this educational tool improves your understanding of your condition and recovery process.
Taichung, Taichung CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07408037Recruiting
Child breathing game before surgery for anxiety and delirium
This trial tests if a fun breathing exercise before surgery can help reduce anxiety and confusion in young children. Your child may be eligible if they are 3-7 years old and having planned surgery.
Bursa, BursaAges 3–7 - NCT07439679Recruiting
Anxiety Before Double Jaw Surgery and Your Recovery
This trial studies how anxiety before double jaw surgery affects your body during surgery and your recovery (pain, swelling, and ability to open your mouth). Researchers will use a simple anxiety questionnaire to see if feeling anxious changes your surgical experience.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06706323Recruiting
Depression after heart surgery study
This study looks at depressive symptoms in people who have had heart bypass surgery. It aims to understand how patients feel emotionally after surgery and may help improve care.
ZurichAges 18–90 - NCT07477873Enrolling by invitation
Emotions and jaw surgery recovery study
This study looks at how patients feel emotionally and physically before and after jaw surgery. It uses special software and questionnaires to track emotions, and checks the jaw joint and muscles after surgery. The goal is to see how these relate to recovery in patients having planned jaw surgery.
Kaunas, KaunoAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anxiety postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 24 recruiting anxiety postoperative 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 anxiety postoperative 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 anxiety postoperative 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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