Clinical trials
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting enhanced recovery after 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
- NCT05981105Recruiting
Recovery and Chronic Pain After Knee Replacement
This study tests a special recovery program after knee replacement surgery to see if it helps reduce long-term pain. You may be eligible if you are having a first-time knee replacement for osteoarthritis, are between 18 and 65, and live near the hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT06561672Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Pain relief study for day surgery patients
This study tests if a combination of paracetamol and tramadol works as well as fentanyl for preventing pain after day surgeries. The goal is to help patients recover faster with fewer side effects.
Zagazig, Sharqia ProvinceAges 21–65 - NCT06591442Enrolling by invitation
Spinal Fusion Recovery in Older Adults
This study is looking at how older adults recover after spinal fusion surgery, a type of back surgery that connects bones in the spine. The goal is to find factors that help people heal faster and feel better afterward.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 60 years+ - 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+ - NCT04646707Recruiting
Nerve block to reduce opioid use after neck spine surgery
This trial tests whether a targeted back/neck numbing injection (an erector spinae block) can help reduce the amount of opioid pain medicine needed after posterior cervical spine surgery. It also aims to support an “enhanced recovery” pathway so patients may recover more comfortably and potentially faster.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06356558Recruiting
Making recovery programs easier for patients with limited health literacy
This study is testing ways to improve recovery programs for patients who may have trouble understanding health information. It aims to make these programs easier to follow, so patients can have better recovery after surgery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05526417Recruiting
Prehab program before treatment for deep leg soft tissue cancer
This trial tests an individualized “prehab” program (exercises and preparation before treatment) to improve recovery and surgical outcomes for adults with deep soft tissue sarcoma in the leg. It’s meant to help your body be as ready as possible for radiotherapy and surgery.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07729891Recruiting
Vital sign monitoring after urological surgery
This study tests a system that constantly watches your vital signs (like heart rate and blood pressure) after urological surgery, to catch problems early. It's for people who are not expected to need the Intensive Care Unit after their operation.
Parma, ParmaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT03216525RecruitingPhase 3
Alvimopan vs placebo to reduce bowel slowdown after bladder surgery
This trial tests whether alvimopan, a medicine given around the time of bladder removal surgery, can help your bowels start working sooner after surgery compared with a placebo (inactive pill). It may help shorten recovery by reducing bowel-related side effects on an enhanced recovery plan.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT06611319RecruitingPhase 3
Shorter blood thinner after hip replacement: a recovery study
This study tests a shorter course of blood thinner medication (rivaroxaban) after hip replacement surgery, following an enhanced recovery plan. It aims to see if a shorter treatment can safely prevent blood clots and help you recover faster.
Linz, Upper AustriaAges 18–85 - NCT05694663Recruiting
Vagus nerve stimulation to aid stroke recovery
This registry looks at people with a prior ischemic stroke to see how a device that stimulates the vagus nerve may support arm recovery. If you are planning to get the implant and can follow the program steps, your information may be followed to track progress and safety.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06970678RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A new way to ease pain and speed recovery after sleeve gastrectomy
This study tests whether adding two pain-management methods—a sedative infusion and a nerve block around the stomach—can help you recover faster and more comfortably after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. If you're eligible, you'll receive the extra treatment on top of standard anesthesia.
AlexandriaAges 18–60 - NCT06521723Recruiting
Low oxygen therapy to improve walking after spinal cord injury
This study tests whether breathing low-oxygen air (a treatment called AIH) combined with spinal stimulation can help people with chronic spinal cord injury walk better. It may improve your walking speed and endurance.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT07091396Enrolling by invitation
Home brain stimulation to improve thinking and language
This trial tests a safe, mild electrical stimulation device (tDCS) that you can use at home. It may help improve your thinking or language after a stroke, brain tumor, or other brain condition.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06409689Recruiting
Oliceridine for pain relief after upper abdominal surgery
This study tests a new pain medicine called oliceridine after laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery. It aims to improve pain control and recovery compared to standard opioids.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–70 - NCT07151729Recruiting
Mild Brain Stimulation to Improve Arm Recovery After Stroke
This study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp (called tDCS) can help people recover arm movement after a recent stroke. It is for people who have severe weakness in one arm and are still within the first 8 weeks of recovery.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT06027099RecruitingPhase 3
Testing tizanidine to help reduce opioids after surgery
This study tests whether adding a low-dose muscle relaxant (tizanidine) to your pain plan after surgery can help you safely lower your opioid use. It's for people who have been on long-term opioids and are having surgery at specific hospitals.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for enhanced recovery after surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 69 recruiting enhanced recovery after 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 enhanced recovery after 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 enhanced recovery after 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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