Clinical trials
Complications of Surgical Procedures or Medical Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting complications of surgical procedures or medical care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 2,478 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05319730RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing new drugs, with or without pembrolizumab, for advanced esophageal cancer
This trial studies investigational cancer medicines, either alone or along with pembrolizumab, for people with advanced esophageal squamous cell cancer whose cancer has grown despite prior immune and platinum-based treatment. It may offer a new option after standard therapy has not worked.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05317858RecruitingPhase 3
Open the brain’s blood barrier to treat lung cancer brain spots
This trial tests whether using focused ultrasound to temporarily open the brain’s blood barrier—plus standard immune therapy—can better treat non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread to the brain. It aims to help medicines reach the brain tumor spots more effectively, while still using the usual lung cancer treatment.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18–100 - NCT05354869Recruiting
Electrical stimulation therapy for pelvic floor muscle pain
This trial tests a treatment that uses gentle electrical stimulation through the vagina to reduce long-term pelvic pain caused by tight pelvic floor muscles. You might join if your pain has lasted over 6 months and exam shows specific muscle “trigger points.”
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT05336201RecruitingPhase 2
Brain training program for teens with sickle cell disease
This Phase 2 study tests a cognitive (thinking) training program to help teens with sickle cell disease prepare for the changes in their care as they grow older. It may help with skills like learning, attention, and planning for transition to adult care.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 10–18 - NCT05353569Recruiting
Testing a new way to detect middle ear fluid or infection
This study looks at whether a new light-based check can help detect middle ear problems such as ear infections or fluid behind the eardrum. If it works well, it could help clinicians identify the problem faster and more accurately for children.
Wauwatosa, WisconsinAges 1–6 - NCT05327465Recruiting
Exercise program for Black men on prostate hormone therapy
This trial tests whether a structured exercise program can improve heart and blood-vessel health in Black men receiving androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer. It may help your cardiovascular (heart) health and monitors safety during the program.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05304208RecruitingPhase 1
Mesothelioma trial using immune cells plus surgery
This early-phase study tests a treatment that uses a patient’s immune cells (dendritic cell therapy) combined with surgery for epithelioid mesothelioma. It aims to help the immune system better recognize and attack the cancer after chemotherapy and before/around surgery.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT05285358RecruitingPhase 1
Aerosol chemo plus standard drugs for bile duct and gallbladder cancer
This trial tests a new way to give the drug paclitaxel directly into your belly as a mist, along with two standard chemo drugs given through your veins, for bile duct or gallbladder cancer that has spread to the lining of the belly. The goal is to see if this approach can better control the cancer in the belly.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05285878Enrolling by invitationPhase 2
Fingolimod to protect kidney function after kidney transplant
This trial tests whether fingolimod can reduce kidney scarring and preserve kidney function after a new kidney transplant. It focuses on people who are in the early period after transplant who may be at risk for scarring in the kidney.
Houston, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT05295615Recruiting
Pulsed magnetic treatment for mild to moderate Alzheimer’s
This trial tests whether a pulsed electromagnetic field (a non-drug device that uses magnetic pulses) can help people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s. Participants typically stay on stable Alzheimer’s medicines and follow daily home treatments during the study.
Hackensack, New JerseyAges 50–100 - NCT05198791RecruitingPhase 2
Eplerenone for heart injury without blocked heart arteries
This Phase 2 study tests whether eplerenone can improve outcomes after a heart attack (or similar heart injury) when coronary angiography shows no blocked heart arteries. It focuses on people with added cardiovascular risk factors and evaluates how well the treatment works for heart recovery and strain on the heart.
East Kilbride, LanarkshireAges 18 years+ - NCT05226637Recruiting
Shockwave plus botox-like treatment versus standard care for arm spasticity
This study tests whether adding shockwave treatment to botulinum toxin type A (a botox-like injection) improves outcomes for people with stiff, tight upper-arm muscles after brain injury, stroke, or cerebral palsy. It also compares this to standard botulinum toxin care alone.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18–99 - NCT05219695RecruitingPhase 1
Ultrasound imaging and treatment for breast tumors
This study uses focused ultrasound waves to create detailed images of breast tumors and deliver targeted treatment. It aims to improve how breast tumors are treated while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05233150Recruiting
Parent–child coaching in primary care for young children
This study tests a parent–child relationship coaching program delivered through primary care. It may help families improve day-to-day interactions and child behavior using group sessions and virtual support.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 1.5 years–99 years - NCT02215928Recruiting
Using tumor genetic tests to guide treatment choices
This study looks at your tumor’s genetic information to help doctors recommend treatment for cancers that have spread. It may help you get the most suitable therapy based on what’s found in your tumor.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05137054RecruitingPhase 1
Linvoseltamab combo for hard-to-treat multiple myeloma
This trial tests a new drug called linvoseltamab combined with other cancer treatments for people with multiple myeloma that has stopped responding to standard therapies. It may be an option if you have already tried several treatments and are looking for a new approach.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05139017RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Test drug Zilovertamab vedotin with standard care for lymphoma
This trial studies zilovertamab vedotin added to standard chemotherapy for people with relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). It may help by targeting lymphoma cells and improving how well standard treatment works after prior treatments have failed.
Glendale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT05160506RecruitingPhase 2
Steroids to treat acute pancreatitis in the ICU
This Phase 2 study tests whether corticosteroids (steroid medicines) can improve outcomes for adults with severe acute pancreatitis in the intensive care unit. It’s meant to see if steroids help when the pancreas inflammation is serious.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–99 - NCT05166694Recruiting
Personalized testing to check drug interactions and gene effects
This study uses personalized information to help understand how your current medicines interact with each other and with your genes. It may help your care team choose safer, more effective medication plans for you.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT05161078Enrolling by invitation
Studies CARPEDIEM care for newborns and babies in participating hospitals
This trial looks at how to improve outcomes for newborns and infants who receive CARPEDIEM as part of routine hospital care. It aims to see whether an interdisciplinary team approach can make treatment safer and more effective.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT05183230Recruiting
Mobile program to help prevent suicide after hospital stay
This trial tests a phone-based (mobile) support program for middle-aged and older adults after a recent hospital stay for suicidal thoughts or an attempt. The goal is to reduce the chance of another suicidal crisis by providing structured support after discharge.
New York, New YorkAges 50–90 - NCT05142605Recruiting
Grief therapy for parents who lost a child to cancer
This study compares different grief-therapy approaches for parents (and their support people) after they lose a child diagnosed with cancer. It may help if your grief feels especially intense and long-lasting, and you are willing to take part in English telehealth sessions.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05111925Recruiting
Testing after-injury and after-recovery readiness for full duty
This study looks at how well service members are able to return to full physical duty after a low-back or leg injury (or to see readiness in those without an injury). It may help improve return-to-duty planning by measuring changes before and after recovery.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–44 - NCT05076760RecruitingPhase 1
Study of a cancer-killing virus with standard treatments
This Phase 1 trial tests MEM-288, an oncolytic (cancer-killing) virus, either alone or combined with standard cancer medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors. It’s designed to see how the treatment works and how safe it is in different cancer types and after specific prior therapies.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for complications of surgical procedures or medical care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 2,478 recruiting complications of surgical procedures or medical care 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 complications of surgical procedures or medical care 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 complications of surgical procedures or medical care 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.