Clinical trials
Enhanced Recovery clinical trials
Below are recruiting enhanced recovery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 112 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04963751Recruiting
Pre-surgery counseling for teens having abdominal surgery
This trial offers counseling before surgery for children and teens to help them prepare and understand what to expect. It is designed for people having abdominal surgery under an ERAS pathway, which is a structured plan to support safer, smoother recovery.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 9–17 - NCT07241286Enrolling by invitation
Enhanced Recovery Program for Kids After Lung Surgery
This trial tests a program to help children recover faster after lung surgery. The program focuses on improving recovery and reducing hospital stays.
Taipei, TaiwanAges birth–18 years - NCT06935448Recruiting
Recovery program for pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests a special recovery program called Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for people having planned open surgery for pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if this program helps patients recover faster and with fewer complications after their operation.
LarissaAges 18 years+ - NCT04451473Recruiting
Compare recovery programs after lung surgery
This trial compares two ways of helping patients recover after lung surgery: a “enhanced recovery” plan versus standard care. It may help your team find a recovery approach that improves comfort and recovery after surgery for certain lung problems.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–85 - NCT06803550Recruiting
Recovery program after anal surgery
This trial tests a special recovery program after surgery for common non-cancerous anal conditions like hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or fistulas. The goal is to see if this approach helps you heal faster and feel better.
Al MansurahAges 18–65 - NCT07193095Recruiting
Comparing two brief pain relief programs for chronic pain
This study compares two brief programs (mindfulness skills vs. pain relief education) to see which helps adults with chronic muscle or joint pain feel better. You would attend one or two sessions and complete short questionnaires, all from home.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04461171Recruiting
Better recovery steps after surgery for arm or leg tumors
This trial looks at whether an organized “enhanced recovery” plan can help people recover better after surgery for a suspected sarcoma in the arm or leg. If you’re having surgery at Vanderbilt, it may support faster, smoother recovery regardless of whether you use opioid pain medicine before surgery.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 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 - NCT05929833Enrolling by invitation
Brain injury education program for recovery at home
This study tests a recovery-focused brain injury education and support program for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who plan to go home after hospital stay. If you qualify, you and a caregiver/friend may get training and therapy support aimed at improving recovery.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT02997293Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery care program
This study looks at whether a structured “enhanced recovery” plan around the time of colorectal surgery improves outcomes. Because it focuses on a specific group of surgeries done at a specific hospital during certain dates, it may be mainly for people whose surgeries match those records.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07706244Recruiting
Does reducing pre-surgery anxiety help orthopedic patients recover better?
This study tests if a program to reduce anxiety before surgery (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) improves how patients feel one year after major orthopedic surgery like knee, hip, or spine procedures, compared to standard care.
Hualien City, Hualien CountyAges 20–100 - 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 - NCT07207174Recruiting
Mindfulness vs CBT for chronic pain relief
This study compares two non-drug treatments—mindfulness training and cognitive-behavioral therapy—to see which helps adults with chronic pain better. Both aim to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07764276Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after gynecologic surgery
This study looks at whether a structured program to speed up recovery after major gynecologic surgery helps patients feel better and leave the hospital sooner. It focuses on women having open (laparotomic) surgery for conditions like fibroids, ovarian cysts, or cancer.
HsinchuAges 18 years+ - NCT06241482Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after brain surgery in intensive care
This study tests a special recovery program for people with serious brain injuries or strokes who need intensive care. The program focuses on helping you heal faster after surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT06538584RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Caffeine added to sedation for faster MRI recovery in children
This study tests whether adding caffeine to the usual sedation medicine helps children recover faster after an MRI. It looks at how quickly kids wake up and can go home.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 3–12 - NCT05407987RecruitingPhase 3
Iron infusion to improve recovery after gynecologic cancer surgery
This Phase 3 study tests whether giving a specific iron medicine before major gynecologic cancer surgery can improve recovery. It’s mainly for people with low blood counts from low iron stores before surgery.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06984952Recruiting
ERAS program for recovery after minimally invasive stomach cancer surgery
This study tests whether a special care program called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) helps people recover better and faster after keyhole surgery for stomach cancer. It aims to improve your hospital experience and reduce complications.
BusanAges 19 years+ - NCT05363189Recruiting
Improving recovery after breast reconstruction with belly-tissue flap
This study looks at ways to help your recovery after breast reconstruction using tissue moved from your lower belly (a DIEP flap). You may be asked to complete a questionnaire during the recovery period.
GothenburgAges 18–100 - NCT03610763Recruiting
Training brain recovery after arm nerve repair
This study tests a way to help your brain and nerves work better after an arm/hand nerve repair that is already in the long-term (chronic) recovery stage. It may help improve hand and arm function by targeting “neuroplasticity,” meaning the brain’s ability to adapt after injury.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT07026786Recruiting
Mindfulness for recovery after colorectal surgery
This study tests whether adding mindfulness sessions to your standard recovery plan helps you heal better after bowel surgery. You'll use a phone or tablet app to guide your mindfulness practice during your hospital stay.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06713096Recruiting
Recovery plan for faster healing after bypass surgery
This trial tests a structured recovery plan to help people leave the hospital sooner after coronary artery bypass surgery. It may be a good fit if you are having planned or urgent bypass surgery and do not have severe heart or kidney problems.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Any age - NCT06728579RecruitingPhase 2
Group therapy for joint pain in breast cancer survivors
This study tests two supportive group programs—one using mindfulness skills, the other providing supportive talk therapy—to help breast cancer survivors manage joint pain caused by hormone-blocking pills. If you have ongoing joint pain and are taking an aromatase inhibitor, you may be able to join a free, video-based group.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06680297Recruiting
Drinking carbs before scoliosis surgery
This trial tests if giving teenagers a carbohydrate drink before scoliosis surgery helps them recover faster and more safely. It looks at how the drink affects things like nausea, pain, and how quickly they can get back to normal.
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala LumpurAges 10–19
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for enhanced recovery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 112 recruiting enhanced 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 enhanced 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 enhanced 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.
Related conditions
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.