Clinical trials
General Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting general surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 124 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07601282Recruiting
Predicting Incontinence Risk After Pelvic Floor Surgery
This study helps doctors predict which patients may develop urinary incontinence (leakage) after surgery to repair pelvic organ prolapse (when pelvic organs drop into the vaginal canal). By identifying risk factors early, doctors may be able to better prepare patients and prevent this complication.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 20–90 - NCT07615036Recruiting
Natural Opening Specimen Removal in Colon Surgery
This study tracks a newer surgical technique where the removed colon or rectum is pulled out through the body's natural opening (like the anus or mouth) instead of through a larger cut in the belly. Researchers want to understand how safe and effective this approach is compared to traditional methods.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT06785987Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Lidocaine Drip During Thyroid Surgery with Nerve Monitoring
This study tests whether giving a continuous lidocaine drip during open thyroid surgery can improve pain control and recovery. Lidocaine is a numbing medicine, and researchers want to see if it helps without interfering with the nerve monitor used during surgery.
Kaohsiung, TaiwanAges 20–75 - NCT06759623Recruiting
Lung function and anesthesia in bariatric surgery
This study checks how well your lungs work after you receive anesthesia (sleep medicine) for weight-loss surgery. It will help doctors choose the best anesthetic for people with obesity.
GdanskAges 18 years+ - NCT02166372Recruiting
Testing weight-loss surgery vs standard care for type 2 diabetes
This study compares people with type 2 diabetes and higher body weight who meet criteria for metabolic (weight-loss) surgery versus people with mild obesity who do not. It aims to see whether surgery improves diabetes-related outcomes more than usual medical care.
Taoyuan CityAges 20–67 - 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 - NCT07359755Recruiting
Vaginal vs. robotic mesh surgery for apical prolapse
This study compares two ways to fix a type of pelvic organ prolapse (when organs drop into the vagina): using mesh through vaginal surgery versus using mesh through robotic-assisted abdominal surgery. The goal is to see if the robotic method works as well as the vaginal method.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 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 - NCT07675993Recruiting
Sleep and anesthesia in non-heart surgery
This study looks at how sleep problems before surgery affect the amount of anesthesia needed and how well you recover after non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to help doctors personalize care for better recovery.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–65 - NCT06752031Recruiting
Improving hospital-to-home transition after colorectal surgery
This study aims to improve the process of transitioning from hospital to home after colorectal surgery in older adults. It tests a new care coordination approach to help patients recover safely and avoid complications.
Salem, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT07448896Recruiting
Studying immune cells in stomach tissue after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how certain immune cells (mast cells and macrophages) and small blood vessels change in the stomach tissue of people who have weight loss surgery. It may help researchers better understand how the body responds to surgery and weight loss.
Alexandria, Alexandria GovernorateAges Any age - NCT04706026Recruiting
Local numbing during groin hernia surgery in older adults
This study tests whether using local numbing (rather than general anesthesia) during groin hernia surgery is safe and effective for older adults. It may help improve comfort and reduce anesthesia-related risks in people who qualify.
Dallas, TexasAges 60 years+ - NCT07424586RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Better recovery for older adults with ostomy surgery
This study tests a program to help adults aged 65 and older recover well after ostomy surgery (a surgery that creates an opening on the belly for waste to leave the body). It also involves their healthcare providers.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06404983Recruiting
Opioid-free anesthesia for breast cancer surgery
This study tests whether breast cancer surgery can be done safely without using opioid pain medicines during anesthesia. The goal is to see if avoiding opioids leads to fewer side effects and a smoother recovery.
Ioannina, EpirusAges 18–99 - NCT06888388Recruiting
Safety of nipple-sparing mastectomy for women with high-risk genes
This study looks at the long-term safety of a type of breast surgery (nipple-sparing mastectomy) in women who carry certain inherited gene changes (BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, TP53, CDH1, or PTEN) that increase their risk of breast cancer. The goal is to understand how safe this surgery is over time for these women.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18–90 - NCT07287657Enrolling by invitation
Electrical acupoint stimulation after chest surgery
This trial tests a gentle, non-needle therapy that stimulates acupoints with mild electrical current to help you recover better after chest surgery. It may reduce pain and speed healing.
Taipei, HualienAges 15 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 - NCT03883022Recruiting
Vancomycin powder plus bone graft to prevent spine surgery infection
This trial tests whether placing vancomycin powder and your own bone graft during spine fusion surgery can lower the chance of infection after surgery. It’s meant for people having instrumented spine fusion after other treatments haven’t helped.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT05330910Recruiting
Repair of a stomach valve during sleeve weight-loss surgery
This trial tests whether doing a specific repair near the stomach valve (the gastroesophageal junction) during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy can help people with a loose valve. It is aimed at adults who have a particular endoscopy finding (Hill grade III) and choose this weight-loss surgery.
SingaporeAges 21–65 - NCT06322810Recruiting
Pain relief methods for open heart surgery: ESP vs PIFB
This study compares two ways to manage pain after open-heart surgery. It looks at using an injection near the spine (ESP block) versus a needle placed through the chest wall (PIFB) to help reduce pain and the need for strong pain medicines.
Taichung, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT07001267Recruiting
Comparing two anesthetics for stroke procedure recovery
This trial tests whether a sedative given through an IV or a gas you breathe affects recovery after surgery to remove a blood clot in the brain. It may help find the best way to keep you comfortable during the procedure to improve how well you do after three months.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07188064Recruiting
Nerve surgery to help erections after prostate cancer surgery
This study tests a new nerve surgery to help men regain erections after prostate cancer surgery. It's for men who have had moderate to severe erectile dysfunction for at least 12 to 18 months after their prostate removal.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT05102968Recruiting
App-based home rehab after shoulder arthroscopy
This study tests whether using a communication app to help you do home rehabilitation after arthroscopic shoulder surgery improves recovery and function. If you have a small to medium full-thickness rotator cuff tear (or certain subscapularis tears) and can commit to follow-up for two years, you may be eligible.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–70 - NCT07414849Recruiting
Amniotic membrane to prevent mesh exposure after vaginal surgery
This trial tests if placing a human amniotic membrane over surgical mesh during vaginal repair for pelvic organ prolapse can reduce the risk of the mesh pushing through the vaginal tissue. The study is for women who have not had a hysterectomy and may also have stress urinary incontinence.
Buenos AiresAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for general surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 124 recruiting general 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 general 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 general 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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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.