Clinical trials
Enhanced Recovery clinical trials
Below are recruiting enhanced recovery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 107 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06948071Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after surgery for complicated appendicitis
This study tests a special recovery program for people having laparoscopic surgery for a severe type of appendicitis. It aims to help you heal faster and leave the hospital sooner.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04705896RecruitingPhase 4
Albumin for kidney recovery after ICU kidney injury
This trial tests whether giving albumin (a blood protein through an IV) can improve recovery after acute kidney injury in people who are in the ICU and need kidney support treatment. It mainly aims to help the kidneys bounce back better after this serious illness.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07116564RecruitingPhase 4
Enhanced recovery after laparoscopic gynecological surgery
This study tests whether a special set of recovery steps (called an ERAS protocol) can help you leave the hospital sooner after your laparoscopic gynecological surgery. If you qualify, you'll receive this enhanced recovery plan instead of standard care.
Karachi, SindhAges 20–60 - NCT07087366Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after gynecologic cancer surgery
This trial tests a program to help women recover faster after surgery for cervical, uterine, or ovarian cancer. It focuses on improving recovery steps to reduce hospital stay and make the process smoother.
DhakaAges 18–70 - NCT07063979Recruiting
Using a nerve-stimulation band to reduce nausea after weight-loss surgery
This trial tests if adding a small nerve-stimulation device (Reliefband) to standard recovery care can help prevent nausea and vomiting in the first 24 hours after robotic sleeve gastrectomy. If you are having this surgery and match the criteria, you may be able to join.
Plainsboro, New JerseyAges 18–75 - NCT07029269RecruitingPhase 3
Recovery without drainage tubes after stomach cancer surgery
This trial tests whether it is safe and helpful to skip placing drainage tubes in the abdomen after keyhole surgery to remove part of the stomach for gastric cancer. It aims to speed up recovery and reduce discomfort.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06997016Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Recovery program for living donor kidney transplant
This trial tests a special recovery program (ERAS) for people who get a kidney from a living donor. The program aims to help you heal faster and feel better after surgery.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06802991Recruiting
Optimized post-discharge care for older colon cancer patients
This trial tests better nutrition and follow-up care for older patients after colon cancer surgery. It focuses on people who are somewhat frail and at risk for poor nutrition, to see if extra support at home can improve recovery.
HerlevAges 65 years+ - NCT06786819Recruiting
Recovery app after heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether a smartphone app that helps you follow a recovery plan can shorten the time you need to stay in the hospital after coronary artery bypass (heart bypass) surgery. If you are scheduled for this surgery, have a smartphone, and are comfortable using it, this app might help you get home sooner.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06769087Enrolling by invitation
Removing urinary catheter right after colorectal cancer surgery
This study compares taking out the urinary catheter immediately after colorectal cancer surgery versus leaving it in for one day. It aims to see which approach leads to fewer complications and faster recovery.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–80 - NCT06032559RecruitingPhase 3
Mindfulness and methadone for chronic pain
This study tests if adding a mindfulness program (MORE) to regular methadone treatment helps people with long-term pain. It may improve pain and support recovery.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06642181RecruitingPhase 1
Guanfacine and meditation with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder
This study tests if adding a medication called guanfacine and mindfulness meditation to standard buprenorphine treatment helps people with opioid use disorder. It looks at whether this combination can improve treatment outcomes and reduce opioid use.
Newark, New JerseyAges 18–55 - 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 - NCT06679478Enrolling by invitation
Early walking after stomach or bowel surgery
This study tests whether a structured early walking plan helps people recover faster after open gastrointestinal surgery. You will use a phone app to track your steps.
KütahyaAges 18–80 - 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+ - NCT06517251Recruiting
Arm-hand boost therapy for stroke recovery
This trial tests a special arm and hand therapy program for people who are still in the hospital after a stroke. If you have trouble using your arm or hand, this treatment may help you recover better.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06387290RecruitingPhase 3
Mindfulness and pain management for chronic pain on opioids
This study tests whether adding mindfulness training to standard pain management visits can help people with chronic pain who are taking long-term opioids. It aims to improve pain relief and reduce opioid-related risks.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06221020Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after pituitary tumor surgery
This study tests a standard care plan to help patients recover faster after surgery to remove a pituitary tumor. It may reduce hospital stay and improve recovery.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–75 - NCT06142253Recruiting
Water exercise for long COVID brain fog
This study tests whether water-based exercise (like swimming or water aerobics) helps veterans recover from long COVID, especially brain fog and memory problems. If you're a veteran with ongoing thinking issues after COVID-19, this may help you improve your symptoms over 8 months.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–89 - NCT06033599RecruitingPhase 3
Mindfulness and motivation to quit smoking while on methadone
This study combines counseling (motivational interviewing) with mindfulness training (like guided exercises) to help people on methadone quit smoking. It tests if adding mindfulness can make it easier to stop smoking and stay quit.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 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+ - NCT05364879Recruiting
Exercise before ovarian cancer surgery
This trial tests whether supervised exercise (before surgery) can help people with advanced ovarian cancer get ready for treatment. It’s meant to improve readiness and safety during the time leading up to surgery.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for enhanced recovery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 107 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.