Clinical trials
Orthopedics clinical trials
Below are recruiting orthopedics clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 116 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06854913Enrolling by invitation
Shoulder Surgery and Sleep in Workers
This study looks at how shoulder surgery affects the sleep of people who do physical work. If you are having shoulder surgery, researchers want to see if your sleep changes after the operation.
Rome, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06107959Recruiting
Metabolism changes after bone or joint surgery
This study measures how your metabolism (how fast your body burns energy) changes after orthopedic surgery (surgery on bones or joints). It may help doctors understand how to better support recovery.
Kansas City, KansasAges 15 years+ - NCT06819436RecruitingPhase 4
Dexamethasone for spinal anesthesia side effects
This trial tests if a steroid called dexamethasone can prevent low blood pressure after spinal anesthesia for orthopedic surgery. If you are having hip, knee, or other bone surgery with spinal anesthesia and are otherwise healthy, this study may help reduce side effects.
Karachi, SindhAges 65–85 - NCT06818552Recruiting
Vascular surgeon's role in orthopedic tumor surgery
This trial is looking at how a vascular surgeon can help during surgery for tumors that involve blood vessels. It may help people with bone or soft tissue tumors that are close to or wrapped around major blood vessels.
Bologna, ItaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT06774274RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain after major orthopedic surgery: drip vs. pump
This study tests two ways of giving a medicine called ketamine to control pain after major bone or joint surgery. One method is a steady infusion (drip) through a vein, and the other is a patient-controlled pump (PCA) that lets you press a button for more medicine when you need it.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06746168Recruiting
Better pain control after knee replacement surgery
This study tests a new way to manage pain after total knee replacement. It aims to see if a specific local pain block can reduce the need for strong opioids and improve recovery.
Hasselt, LimburgAges 18–85 - NCT05899153Recruiting
Gait training with feedback for children with cerebral palsy
This trial tests whether walking practice with real-time feedback (“biofeedback”) can improve how people with cerebral palsy move their legs. It’s designed to help with safer, more efficient walking during treadmill training.
Saint Paul, MinnesotaAges 7–18 - NCT06664203Recruiting
Nerve block for arm surgery pain relief
This trial tests a special type of nerve block (called variable volume truncal block) for pain relief during arm, elbow, forearm, hand, or wrist surgery. It may help reduce pain and the need for strong pain medicines.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT04811209Recruiting
Testing better pain control and recovery after orthopedic surgery
This trial looks at how well a pain-control plan works after certain orthopedic surgeries and how it affects recovery and patient-reported outcomes. It may help determine what level of pain relief is meaningful to patients after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT05461326Recruiting
Compare two tendon grafts for ACL surgery recovery
This study compares two ways to rebuild the ACL using different tendon grafts (quadriceps tendon vs patellar tendon) taken from your own body. It aims to learn which option leads to better recovery after ACL reconstruction, including strength and function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 14–65 - NCT06627673Recruiting
A new knee implant study for severe arthritis
This study compares a new plastic-and-metal knee implant to a standard metal one for people with severe knee arthritis. If you need a total knee replacement and your knee is not too bent or twisted, you may be a candidate.
Leawood, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06604364Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce anxiety before children's arm or leg surgery
This study tests whether watching a virtual reality video can help calm children aged 7 to 12 before minor orthopedic surgery. If your child is having a short procedure (less than an hour) with a numbing shot instead of full sleep medicine, this might be a good fit.
BolognaAges 7–12 - NCT06579599Recruiting
Preventing surgical issues with a doctor-nurse team
This study tests whether a new team approach—where doctors and nurses work closely together in the operating room—can help prevent problems during orthopedic surgery. If you are having surgery for a bone or joint issue at this hospital, you may be able to join.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06459986Recruiting
How long does spinal anesthesia last? A study in orthopedic surgery
This study tracks how long spinal anesthesia lasts during planned orthopedic surgeries. By collecting real-world data, doctors hope to improve timing and care for patients having this type of anesthesia.
HillerødAges 18–100 - NCT06471075Recruiting
Mindfulness for Pain Before Orthopedic Procedure
This study tests whether a short mindfulness (calm focus) exercise before an in-clinic orthopedic procedure can help reduce pain. If you are getting kyphoplasty or radiofrequency ablation at Tallahassee Orthopedic Center, this brief program might make your experience more comfortable.
Tallahassee, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06423300Recruiting
Testing a new implant for kneecap cartilage damage
This trial tests a new implant called the Patellar LIFT System to treat pain caused by cartilage damage behind the kneecap. It is for people who have tried other treatments like physical therapy but still have significant knee pain.
La Mesa, CaliforniaAges 22–65 - NCT05989230Recruiting
Emotional awareness therapy for pain after orthopedic injury
This trial tests a therapy that helps people understand and express their emotions to manage long-term pain after a serious bone injury. It may help if you have had pain most days for at least three months following surgery for an orthopedic injury.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07502885Recruiting
Study of walking in children with bone or soft tissue tumors
This study looks at how children with certain bone or soft tissue tumors walk after orthopedic surgery. It aims to understand and improve their movement and recovery.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 5–20 - NCT07657039Recruiting
Comparing climate impact of common orthopedic surgeries
This study looks at how much different hand and foot surgeries affect the environment. If you are having one of these procedures at Danderyd's Hospital, you may be able to help researchers learn which methods have a smaller climate footprint.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06379919Recruiting
Wound cleaning study for shoulder replacement surgery
This study compares different ways of cleaning the wound during shoulder replacement surgery to see which is more effective at preventing infection. It may help you if you are planning to have a total shoulder replacement.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06365710Recruiting
Physiotherapy vs telerehab after wrist fracture surgery
This study compares in-person physiotherapy with remote telerehabilitation after a specific type of wrist fracture surgery. It aims to see if doing rehab at home works as well as going to a clinic.
Helsinki, UusimaaAges 18–65 - NCT06341920Recruiting
BoneFit: exercise before hip or knee replacement
This trial tests a pre-surgery exercise program called BoneFit for people waiting at least 6 months for a hip or knee replacement. The goal is to see if getting stronger before surgery helps recovery.
HullAges 18–75 - NCT06322654Recruiting
Comparing two types of robotic rehab for spinal muscular atrophy
This study compares two robot-assisted rehabilitation programs to see which one helps children and young adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) improve their movement and function better. You may join if you have SMA (types 1-4), are up to 21 years old, and are already receiving medication for SMA.
PoznanAges Up to 21 years - NCT06320041RecruitingPhase 4
Oliceridine for pain after orthopedic surgery
This trial tests a new painkiller called oliceridine for moderate to severe pain after orthopedic surgery. It may help you recover more comfortably with fewer side effects.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for orthopedics?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 116 recruiting orthopedics 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 orthopedics 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 orthopedics 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.