Clinical trials
Elective Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting elective surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 69 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07770204Recruiting
Music during surgery for people with type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether listening to calming music before and during surgery can help reduce stress and improve recovery for people with type 2 diabetes. If you are scheduled for elective surgery and have type 2 diabetes, you may be able to join.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 40–70 - NCT07733245Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Muscle relaxant HRS-9190 for general anesthesia surgery
This study tests a new medicine (HRS-9190) that helps relax muscles during surgery. It is for people having a planned surgery that lasts 1.5 to 4 hours under general anesthesia with a breathing tube. The goal is to see if the medicine works well and is safe.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 10–18 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06309017Recruiting
Nutrition before bowel surgery for IBD patients
This trial tests whether a special nutrition drink taken before surgery can help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) recover better after bowel surgery. It is for adults with IBD who are already scheduled for surgery at NYU Langone Health.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07230262Recruiting
Robotic vs. laparoscopic surgery for IBD patients
This study compares two types of minimally invasive surgery—robotic and laparoscopic—for people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or ulcerative colitis) who need elective colon or rectal surgery. It aims to find out which approach might be better for recovery and outcomes.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07101991Recruiting
Targeted fluid management during brain surgery
This study tests whether using a non-invasive monitor to guide fluid and medication during planned brain surgery helps keep your blood pressure and heart rate stable. It may help reduce complications during and after surgery.
BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT07730034Recruiting
Early physical therapy after heart surgery to prevent breathing problems
This trial tests whether starting physical therapy soon after planned heart surgery can help prevent breathing complications. It is for adults who are having a first-time coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and meet specific health criteria.
ZagrebAges 18–80 - NCT06673498RecruitingPhase 2
Two drugs to raise platelets before surgery in liver disease
This trial tests two medications (lusutrombopag and recombinant human thrombopoietin) given together to raise platelet levels before a planned surgery in people with chronic liver disease. The goal is to reduce the need for platelet transfusions and make the procedure safer.
Fuyang, AnhuiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for elective surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 69 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.