Clinical trials
Elective Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting elective surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 75 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04266574Recruiting
Blood pressure–guided care for older or frail surgical patients
This study tests a goal-based blood pressure treatment approach during major surgery for people at higher risk (often older or frail with high blood pressure). The goal is to see if this BRAIN-targeted strategy can improve how patients do after surgery.
Rozzano, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06600035Recruiting
Stomach ultrasound before surgery for diabetics
This study uses an ultrasound to check if your stomach empties normally before elective surgery. It is designed for people with diabetes to help make surgery safer.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07303855Recruiting
Better fluid management after major abdominal surgery
This study compares two ways of giving fluids to people after major abdominal surgery in the ICU. It will see if using a measure of how much blood the heart pumps (cardiac index) is better than the usual method based on vein pressure.
Jakarta Pusat, DKI JakartaAges 18–65 - NCT07124650RecruitingPhase 4
Sore throat after neck surgery study
This study tests if a special spray can help prevent or reduce sore throat after thyroid or parathyroid surgery. It may help you feel more comfortable after your operation.
Saint PetersburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07571395Recruiting
Nerve monitoring during surgery to track muscle relaxation
This trial tests a nerve-monitoring method during elective surgery to track how well muscle-relaxing medications are working. Doctors will place small sensors on your arms to measure nerve and muscle activity, which may help them give you the right dose of anesthesia.
DebrecenAges 18 years+ - NCT06817239Recruiting
Low-dose esketamine for preventing confusion after surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a low dose of the medicine esketamine can help prevent confusion after surgery in older adults at higher risk. You may qualify if you are 65 or older, planning a major non-cardiac surgery, and have certain health conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 65–90 - NCT06678672Recruiting
Help for veterans who smoke before major surgery
This study tests a program to help veterans who smoke quit before a planned major surgery. The program uses rewards to encourage quitting, and it may improve surgery outcomes.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06626503RecruitingPhase 3
Pain medicine study for children having spine surgery
This study tests a pain medicine (methadone) for children and teens having spine fusion surgery for scoliosis. It aims to see if it helps control pain safely.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 10–18 - NCT07092943Recruiting
Comparing two breathing methods during surgery
This study tests two ways of using a ventilator during laparoscopic surgery to see which one helps patients breathe better afterward. If you are having elective laparoscopic surgery and need a breathing tube, you may be able to join.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 16–80 - NCT06424392Recruiting
How lung surgery for birth defects affects kids long-term
This study follows children born with a congenital lung malformation (a lung problem present at birth) to see how surgery to remove it affects their breathing and emotional well-being over time. Your child might be eligible if they are already part of a large French research program called MALFPULM.
ParisAges 6–9 - NCT07379450Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease anxiety before surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality before surgery can help lower anxiety in adults. If you are having elective surgery and can understand Chinese, this approach might help you feel calmer before your procedure.
KowloonAges 18 years+ - NCT07716891Recruiting
Testing if rocuronium given before anesthetic speeds up muscle relaxation onset
This trial investigates whether giving rocuronium (a muscle relaxant) before the main anesthetic can make muscles relax faster and affect heart rate and blood pressure during the start of general anesthesia. It aims to improve safety and smoothness of the process for people having planned surgery with a breathing tube.
YinchuanAges 18–65 - NCT04518761Recruiting
Predicting breathing relaxation using a nerve monitoring test
This trial is testing a prediction method during surgery to estimate how strongly a medicine is relaxing your breathing muscles, using a nerve monitoring signal. It may help anesthesiology teams adjust anesthesia more safely during general anesthesia for non-heart surgeries.
Jette, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT05993754Recruiting
Preventing confusion after surgery in frail older adults
This study tests whether a special nursing care plan can help prevent confusion after surgery in older adults who are frail. If you are 65 or older, having planned surgery, and generally healthy enough, this trial may be an option.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 65 years+ - NCT06740201RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a new anesthesia drug in elective surgery
This study tests how well a computer model predicts the dose of a new anesthetic called cipepofol during planned surgeries that last at least an hour. The goal is to see if the model gives the right amount of drug for safe and effective anesthesia.
Chengde, HebeiAges 18–65 - NCT06947161RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Throat pack with gum spray for sore throat after surgery
This study tests whether putting a throat pack soaked in a special gum spray (Gengigel) during surgery can help prevent sore throat afterward. It is for adults having planned surgery who are in good health.
Kuala LumpurAges 18–60 - NCT07005973Recruiting
Mindfulness app for surgery anxiety
This trial tests if a mobile mindfulness program can help reduce anxiety before surgery. If you feel anxious about an upcoming non-emergency surgery under general anesthesia, you may be able to join.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07239141Recruiting
Comparing two video laryngoscopes for intubation during surgery
This trial compares two types of video laryngoscopes (Laringocel® and C-MAC®) to see which one works better for placing a breathing tube in adults having planned surgery under general anesthesia. If you are 18 or older and scheduled for elective surgery, you may be able to join.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05977556Recruiting
Prehabilitation before surgery for older, frail adults
This study tests a 'prehabilitation' program — gentle exercise and health support before surgery — to see if it can help older adults feel stronger and less frail before going into a planned operation. It is for people 50+ who are a bit frail but can still walk.
EdmontonAges 50 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+ - NCT07506655Enrolling by invitation
Comparing head positions for placing a breathing tube during surgery
This study compares two ways of positioning your head and neck when placing a breathing tube for surgery. It tests whether using a custom pillow in a 'ramp' position works better than the standard 'sniffing' position. The goal is to make intubation safer and easier for patients with a certain body type.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–60 - NCT07444528Enrolling by invitation
Neck ultrasound to predict difficult breathing tube placement in babies
This study uses an ultrasound of the neck to see if doctors can predict which babies under 1 year old might have a harder time getting a breathing tube placed. The goal is to improve safety during anesthesia and procedures.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 12 months - NCT06743243Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Tegoprazan for planned surgery patients under general anesthesia
This trial tests whether a stomach-acid-reducing drug (tegoprazan) helps prevent complications during planned surgeries under general anesthesia. It is for adults aged 20–69 with a non-emergency surgery and a BMI under 35.
SeoulAges 20–69 - NCT07506720Recruiting
Early biking in bed after spine surgery
This study tests whether a short session of pedaling a special bike while lying in bed, soon after spine surgery, can help you recover faster. It's for people who could walk before surgery and are stable after the operation.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for elective surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 75 recruiting elective 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 elective 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 elective 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.