Clinical trials
Cardiac Surgery Recovery clinical trials
Below are recruiting cardiac surgery recovery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 37 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06175650Recruiting
Female-focused recovery plan after heart surgery
This study looks at how to improve recovery after heart surgery, especially for women. It reviews medical records from people who had heart surgery in the past or will have it in the next few years at two hospitals in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT06786819Recruiting
Recovery app after heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether a smartphone app that helps you follow a recovery plan can shorten the time you need to stay in the hospital after coronary artery bypass (heart bypass) surgery. If you are scheduled for this surgery, have a smartphone, and are comfortable using it, this app might help you get home sooner.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07417462Recruiting
Pain relief after heart surgery to help you recover faster
This trial tests a combination of pain medicines given during cardiac surgery to reduce pain and speed up recovery. It may help patients who are having a first-time bypass surgery through a standard breastbone incision.
AsyutAges 40–60 - NCT06469515Recruiting
Thinking recovery after heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults recover their thinking and memory skills after heart surgery. You may be asked to do simple computer or paper tests to see how your brain heals.
GothenburgAges 65 years+ - NCT06279793RecruitingPhase 2
Fish oil for recovery after high-risk heart surgery
This trial tests if giving fish oil through a vein before and after heart surgery can help patients recover faster. It is for people who have a high risk of complications during surgery.
AugsburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07405333Recruiting
Coughing exercises vs breathing device after heart surgery in children
This study compares simple coughing exercises with a breathing device (incentive spirometry) to help children recover lung function faster after heart surgery. It may help reduce complications and shorten hospital stays.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 6–18 - NCT07200726Recruiting
Brain inflammation and thinking after heart surgery
This study looks at whether brain inflammation during heart surgery may affect memory and thinking. It includes people aged 60 and older who are having planned heart surgery.
Genk, LimburgAges 60 years+ - NCT07593794Recruiting
Quality of Recovery After Heart Surgery Study
This study measures how well patients recover after planned heart surgery by having them answer questions about their physical and emotional wellbeing. The goal is to understand what affects recovery so doctors can better support patients afterward.
KocaeliAges 18 years+ - NCT07557108Recruiting
Nerve Blocks to Improve Recovery After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether special numbing injections around nerves in the chest wall (fascial plane blocks) help patients recover better and have less pain after open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if this technique improves how you feel and function in the days after your operation.
Ordu, AltinorduAges 18–70 - NCT07168421RecruitingPhase 4
Landiolol to prevent fast heart rate during major surgery
This trial tests a short-acting medicine called landiolol to see if it can prevent dangerously fast heart rates during and after major surgery. It is for people who have heart risks and are having a planned non-cardiac surgery.
BernAges 45 years+ - NCT07206836Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after colostomy reversal in children
This trial compares two ways to care for children after colostomy reversal surgery: standard care or an enhanced recovery program designed to speed up healing.
Faisalābad, Punjab ProvinceAges 2–13 - NCT06205875Recruiting
High vs. low dose pain block after minimally invasive heart valve surgery
This trial compares two doses of a numbing medicine injected into the chest wall to control pain after heart valve surgery. If you qualify, you will receive either a higher or lower dose of the pain block to see which provides better pain relief and recovery.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07116941Recruiting
Multisensory and cognitive therapy for heart surgery recovery in the ICU
This study tests whether gentle activities like music, scents, and simple brain exercises help people recover faster after open-heart surgery in the ICU. It is designed for patients who are awake, stable, and ready to start moving.
BoluAges 18–80 - NCT04576533Recruiting
Checking recovery for people after minimally invasive colon surgery
This study looks at what happens right after minimally invasive colon/rectal surgery when people leave the operating room. It may help improve recovery plans and safety for patients like you.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT06778811RecruitingPhase 4
Sleep quality study for heart surgery patients
This trial studies sleep problems before and after heart surgery. It tests two medicines to see if they can help improve sleep. This may help you recover better after surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 40–75 - NCT07278661RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery romiplostim for patients with low platelets having heart surgery
This trial tests if giving romiplostim before heart surgery can safely increase low platelet counts. It may help patients with low platelets avoid bleeding complications during and after surgery.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT04289142RecruitingPhase 4
Testing memory effects of dexmedetomidine during heart surgery
This study looks at how a sleep medicine called dexmedetomidine affects thinking and memory after heart surgery. It compares cognitive outcomes over time to see if this sedation choice changes long-term brain function.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 60 years+ - NCT07505758Recruiting
Recovery after surgery in adults 80 and older
This study looks at how well adults aged 80 or older recover after planned surgery that requires an overnight hospital stay. The goal is to understand recovery using a simple questionnaire.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 80 years+ - NCT07736092Recruiting
Light Therapy Before and After Surgery for Older Adults
This trial tests a gentle light treatment to help prevent thinking problems after surgery in older patients. It involves using a special light on your head before and after your operation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT07063979Recruiting
Using a nerve-stimulation band to reduce nausea after weight-loss surgery
This trial tests if adding a small nerve-stimulation device (Reliefband) to standard recovery care can help prevent nausea and vomiting in the first 24 hours after robotic sleeve gastrectomy. If you are having this surgery and match the criteria, you may be able to join.
Plainsboro, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT05364879Recruiting
Exercise before ovarian cancer surgery
This trial tests whether supervised exercise (before surgery) can help people with advanced ovarian cancer get ready for treatment. It’s meant to improve readiness and safety during the time leading up to surgery.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06601582Recruiting
Blood recovery during heart surgery study
This trial tests if a machine that collects and reuses blood during heart surgery can help patients avoid needing donor blood transfusions. It is for people having a first-time coronary bypass or heart valve surgery.
Recife, PernambucoAges 18 years+ - NCT05936671Recruiting
EEG and heart-signal guided anesthesia for recovery
This study tests whether using special brain-wave monitoring and heart-signal information during anesthesia can improve your comfort and recovery after certain laparoscopic gynecologic surgeries. If you qualify, your anesthesia plan may be guided by these monitors to help standardize care and track recovery.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT03715517Recruiting
Spinal anesthesia to improve recovery after liver surgery
This trial studies whether using spinal/epidural anesthesia during liver tumor removal surgery can help people recover better and with less pain. It compares this approach to standard general anesthesia care to see if recovery is smoother.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiac surgery recovery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 37 recruiting cardiac surgery recovery 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 cardiac surgery recovery 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 cardiac surgery recovery 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.