Clinical trials
General Anesthesia clinical trials
Below are recruiting general anesthesia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 174 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06979141RecruitingPhase 3
Cough prevention after general anesthesia
This trial compares three drugs (dexmedetomidine, magnesium sulfate, and lidocaine) to see which best prevents coughing when waking up from anesthesia. It is for adults between 21 and 60 who are having surgery and are in good general health.
AsyutAges 21–60 - NCT06962007Recruiting
Jaw clenching after sugammadex for muscle relaxation reversal
This trial tests whether a drug called sugammadex, which reverses muscle relaxation from anesthesia, might cause jaw clenching in some people. The study will watch for this effect during routine surgery to better understand the risk.
Iksan, Jeonbuk-doAges 19–70 - NCT06925282Recruiting
Breathing help during airway surgery
This study looks at what factors make some patients need extra breathing support during airway surgery when using a special oxygen delivery method called THRIVE. The goal is to better understand who might need additional help to keep their oxygen levels safe.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT06903819RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain and mental health after orthopedic injury
This trial tests if ketamine can reduce pain, opioid use, and improve mental health in adults recovering from serious orthopedic injuries. It may help those with high injury severity scores.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT06863103Enrolling by invitation
Treating children with major dental needs
This study explores how dentists and dental specialists treat children who need a lot of dental work. It aims to improve care for kids with extensive dental needs.
MalmöAges Up to 65 years - NCT06853431RecruitingPhase 4
Pre-surgery calming medicine for children ages 1 to 6
This study tests a combination of two medicines (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) given as a nasal spray to help children relax before surgery. The goal is to find the best dose that works well with the least side effects.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 1–6 - NCT06757075RecruitingPhase 4
Managing pain after children's dental surgery
This study tests different ways to manage pain in young children after dental surgery done under general anesthesia. It aims to find the best method to keep children comfortable and reduce discomfort.
Brighton, MassachusettsAges 4–6 - NCT06359106RecruitingPhase 4
Oxygen levels and lung health in older surgical patients
This trial tests whether a lower or higher oxygen concentration during surgery can help protect lung function in older adults. It focuses on people 65 and older having laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 65 years+ - NCT05800639Recruiting
Testing brain-wave patterns during pediatric anesthesia awakening
This study looks at brain-wave activity (measured with sensors) in young children during and after general anesthesia for planned eye surgery. It may help doctors understand why some children become very upset or confused as they wake up.
SeoulAges 2–8 - NCT05525325Recruiting
Sedation method during clot removal for posterior stroke
This study compares different ways of giving sedation during a procedure to remove blood clots in strokes caused by blocked vertebral or basilar arteries. The goal is to see which sedation approach is safest and works best for patients undergoing endovascular treatment.
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT05379673Recruiting
Breathing changes with extra oxygen after surgery
This study looks at whether giving extra oxygen during recovery from general anesthesia changes how you breathe after surgery. You may be offered different oxygen levels around the time you wake up to see what helps your breathing most comfortably.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT05051397RecruitingPhase 2
Breathing gas study during clot removal for stroke
This Phase 2 trial tests whether changing breathing gas (CO₂ level) during a mechanical procedure to remove a brain blood clot can improve outcomes for acute ischemic stroke. It may help by protecting the brain during the clot-removal procedure under general anesthesia.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT07323043Recruiting
Comparing tegileridine and sufentanil for cough during anesthesia
This trial tests whether tegileridine causes less coughing than sufentanil when given as part of anesthesia for surgery. It aims to find a better painkiller option for patients having surgery with a breathing tube.
Lianyungang, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06855407Recruiting
Blood pressure and brain blood flow during anesthesia study
This study looks at how blood pressure medicines affect blood flow to the brain during general anesthesia for planned surgery. It may help doctors understand how to better manage care during operations.
UmeåAges 50–80 - NCT06175715Recruiting
General vs. local anesthesia for carotid artery surgery after stroke
This trial compares two types of anesthesia for people who need surgery to clean out a blocked carotid artery after a recent stroke. It aims to see which anesthesia method leads to better recovery after the surgery.
MoscowAges 40–80 - NCT07568938Recruiting
Anesthesia types and stress response in weight-loss surgery
This study compares two anesthesia methods—inhaled gas (desflurane) versus IV medication (TIVA)—during weight-loss surgery to see how each affects your body's stress response and recovery. The goal is to understand which approach may be safer and more comfortable for patients having bariatric surgery.
AthensAges 18–65 - NCT07022951Recruiting
Million Anesthesia Cases Study on Preoperative Fasting
This study looks at how fasting before anesthesia affects recovery for people having procedures. Researchers want to understand what happens to patients when they have nothing to eat or drink before anesthesia.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07410702Recruiting
Brain activity during anesthesia for planned surgery
This study looks at how anesthesia changes brain activity using EEG (a non-invasive brain wave recording). Researchers want to see if these changes relate to how conscious you are during surgery. This could help doctors provide safer anesthesia care.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–80 - NCT07204990Recruiting
Swapping breathing tubes before waking for safer recovery
This study looks at whether replacing a breathing tube (endotracheal tube) with a mask-like device (laryngeal mask airway) before the child wakes up from anesthesia can make recovery smoother and safer.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges birth–16 years - NCT06949462Recruiting
Chatbot for consent in anesthesia before surgery
This study tests whether a computer chatbot can help you understand your anesthesia and surgery details better than the usual consent process. If you choose to join, you might use the chatbot to learn about your procedure and give consent.
Singapore, SingaporeAges 21–99 - NCT07061223Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two nerve block methods for hip replacement surgery
This trial tests two types of nerve blocks (SFIB and PENG) to find which provides better anesthesia during total hip replacement. It may help you understand which pain control approach could work best for your surgery.
MoscowAges 50–75 - NCT07145697RecruitingPhase 4
EEG study of anesthesia and consciousness in epilepsy
This trial tests how anesthesia affects brain activity in people with drug-resistant epilepsy who need brain electrode monitoring. It may help us understand consciousness and improve anesthesia safety.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 3–65 - NCT06810232Enrolling by invitation
Health factors and longer hospital stay after endoscopy
This study looks at how general health factors (like age and other medical conditions) might affect how long you need to stay in the hospital after a routine stomach or bowel exam called an endoscopy. The goal is to understand which patients may need extra care so hospitals can plan better.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT04808401Recruiting
Testing how different oxygen levels affect surgery outcomes
This trial studies whether giving higher or lower oxygen during general anesthesia changes heart and lung outcomes after planned (non-emergency) non-heart surgery. It may help doctors choose safer oxygen settings during surgery for people at higher risk for heart problems.
BernAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for general anesthesia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 174 recruiting general anesthesia 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 general anesthesia 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 general anesthesia 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.