Clinical trials
Elective Surgical Procedures clinical trials
Below are recruiting elective surgical procedures clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 35 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04894864RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid-free anesthesia for elective abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
This trial studies an “opioid-free” anesthesia and pain plan during planned open surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The goal is to see whether this approach reduces surgical stress and pain compared with usual care.
Heraklion, CreteAges 40–85 - 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+ - NCT05841667Recruiting
How your CES1 genes affect remimazolam during anesthesia
This study looks at whether a person’s genetic type (CES1) changes how the anesthesia medicine remimazolam works and how much it affects the depth of sleep. It may help doctors choose safer, better-matched anesthesia for future patients having elective surgery.
SeoulAges 19–70 - NCT07348510Recruiting
Diuretic Effect of Aminophylline and Furosemide in Heart Surgery Patients
This study is testing if a combination of two medicines (aminophylline and furosemide) can help the kidneys produce more urine after heart surgery. It may help reduce fluid buildup and protect kidney function.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07431892Recruiting
Pain after robotic vs. laparoscopic colon cancer surgery
This study compares pain levels after two types of minimally invasive colon cancer surgery: robotic and laparoscopic. It aims to see if one approach leads to less pain, which may help you recover more comfortably.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07193836Enrolling by invitation
Lidocaine for easier recovery after laparoscopic surgery
This study tests whether giving lidocaine (a numbing medicine) through an IV can help you wake up more smoothly and with less discomfort after laparoscopic gallbladder or gynecologic surgery. If you are generally healthy and having one of these specific surgeries, you may be a good fit.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–70 - NCT07311395Recruiting
Gentamicin injection to prevent infection after planned C-section
This study tests whether a local injection of gentamicin, an antibiotic, into the incision area can help prevent infections after a planned C-section. It may offer extra protection beyond standard antibiotics.
NahariyaAges 18 years+ - NCT07158684Recruiting
Surgery worries and feelings: a psychological study
This trial studies how patients feel before elective surgery. It aims to understand their anxiety and psychological needs. It may help hospitals improve patient care.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT07470411Recruiting
Testing a magnetic system for planned surgeries
This trial tests a new magnetic surgical system (called MACS) to see if it is safe and works well during planned surgeries. If you are having a non-emergency surgery and are generally healthy, you may qualify.
Las Condes, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT07632638Recruiting
Safety of Ronovo Robotic Surgery for Cancer Patients
This trial tests a new robotic surgical system called Ronovo in patients with cancer who need surgery. Researchers want to make sure the robot works safely and effectively for cancer operations.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT04251052Recruiting
Compare two surgeries to lower ovarian cancer risk in BRCA1 carriers
This study compares two risk-reducing surgery plans for people with a BRCA1 genetic change to see which approach helps lower ovarian cancer risk. You may be asked to have the study procedure sooner or later depending on your chosen plan.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 35–50 - NCT06650878Recruiting
Desarda vs Lichtenstein hernia repair comparison
This trial compares two surgical techniques for repairing a first-time inguinal hernia (a bulge in the groin). Both methods aim to fix the hernia with a mesh, but the Desarda technique uses a piece of your own abdominal muscle, while the Lichtenstein technique uses a synthetic mesh. The study will see which approach leads to fewer complications and better recovery.
Sant Pere de Ribes, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04014647Recruiting
Blood test to predict heart risk during planned surgery
This trial checks a blood test called NT-proBNP (a marker related to heart stress) to help predict outcomes after planned surgery. It may help doctors identify which patients are at higher risk so they can tailor monitoring and care.
Norwich, NorfolkAges 18 years+ - NCT03426579Recruiting
Testing sedation monitoring during anesthesia for children’s throat surgery
This trial looks at whether a monitoring method for how deeply a child is sedated matches how the child’s reflexes react during intravenous anesthesia. It may help anesthesiologists keep children safer and more comfortable during direct laryngoscopy procedures using medications like dexmedetomidine and remifentanil.
Edegem, AntwerpAges 1 month–8 years - NCT07573930Recruiting
Blood sugar control during surgery with a common steroid
This study looks at how a steroid medication (dexamethasone) affects blood sugar levels during and after surgery. Researchers will use a continuous glucose monitor to track your blood sugar safely and understand how to better manage it in the operating room.
RoskildeAges 18 years+ - NCT06707363Recruiting
Psychological factors and pain after orthopedic surgery
This study looks at how your thoughts and feelings affect your pain after orthopedic surgery. Researchers want to understand these factors to improve care for future patients.
Krakow, MalopolskaAges 18–65 - NCT06738004Recruiting
Emergency bariatric surgery national audit
This trial is collecting information about people who have emergency complications after weight loss (bariatric) surgery. It aims to understand how these emergencies are managed and how care can be improved.
LutonAges 18 years+ - NCT07287280Recruiting
Predicting surgery complications in gynecologic cancer
This study is comparing two different tools that doctors use to predict complications from gynecologic cancer surgery. The goal is to see which tool works better for planned (non-emergency) surgeries.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07386379Recruiting
Propofol infusion for nausea after heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether a continuous infusion of propofol (a common anesthesia medicine) during and after heart bypass surgery can reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting. If you are having planned bypass surgery and meet basic health criteria, this trial may help find a better way to feel more comfortable after your operation.
Istanbul, Outside of the USAges 18 years+ - NCT03489499Recruiting
Genetic testing study of pain after planned surgery
This study looks at whether genetic differences can help predict how much pain you may have after an elective (planned) operation. If you qualify, you may be asked to give consent and share information so researchers can compare pain experiences across people.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT04982653RecruitingPhase 2
Stitch type study to prevent hernia after liver surgery
This trial compares two ways of closing the belly incision after open liver surgery to see which best lowers the chance of getting an incisional hernia (a bulge near the scar). It may help by guiding surgeons toward the closure method that prevents hernias better.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05901545RecruitingPhase 1
Test an iodine-labeled drug to map neck lymph nodes
This Phase 1 study tests a labelling of panitumumab with iodine (111In) to see how well it can identify lymph nodes in head and neck cancer before surgery. The goal is to improve lymph node staging (which can help guide treatment), with the main focus on safety and early performance.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 19 years+ - NCT06059599Recruiting
Testing a new way to explain surgery to patients
This trial compares a new multimedia consent process to the standard one for people having planned spine or prostate surgery. The goal is to see if patients understand the risks and benefits better.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06638645Recruiting
Hospital stay after keyhole lung surgery
This study looks at how long people stay in the hospital after keyhole surgery to remove a part of the lung. It aims to find out what affects recovery time.
BrugesAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for elective surgical procedures?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 35 recruiting elective surgical procedures 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 surgical procedures 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 surgical procedures 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.