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
- NCT06869343Recruiting
Early vs. Late Rehab After Shoulder Replacement for Fracture
This study compares starting shoulder rehab early (2 weeks after surgery) versus at the standard time after a reverse total shoulder replacement for a broken shoulder. It aims to see which approach helps you recover better.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 50–85 - 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+ - NCT06114043Recruiting
Surgery vs. non-surgery for mild to moderate bunion pain
This trial compares two approaches for treating mild-to-moderate bunion pain: surgery versus non-surgical options like wearing wider shoes, toe spacers, or physical therapy. The goal is to see which works better for relieving pain and improving daily life.
SarpsborgAges 18–80 - NCT06690658Recruiting
Home arm exercises with a robotic trainer
This trial tests whether a robotic trainer can help people do upper body exercises on their own. It may be a good fit if you can sit without back support and follow simple instructions.
Raanana, IsraelAges 18 years+ - NCT06624969Recruiting
Virtual reality for reducing orthopedic pain
This trial tests if using a virtual reality headset can help reduce pain for people in the hospital with a broken bone. You would use the headset while resting or during procedures to see if it eases discomfort.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06002009Recruiting
Rotator cuff tear study: nerve function and tear size
This study looks at how the size and type of a rotator cuff tear affects the nerve that controls shoulder movement. It may help doctors understand why some tears lead to more pain or weakness.
Stoke-on-TrentAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04137237Recruiting
Study of carbon hand and wrist implants after surgery
This trial follows people who receive a special hand or wrist implant made of pyrocarbon (a strong, durable material). It aims to measure outcomes over time to see how well the implant works and how patients do functionally.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06406647Recruiting
Nerve block for arm surgery
This trial tests a nerve block to help with pain during and after upper arm surgery. The goal is to see if it works well and is safe for patients.
AsyutAges 20–65 - NCT06381791RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
CBD for pain after shoulder surgery
This study tests if CBD (a cannabis extract) can help manage pain after rotator cuff repair surgery. It aims to find a better way to control pain and reduce the need for stronger painkillers.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04244942Recruiting
CERAMENT bone filler registry for people having bone surgery
This registry study collects information about people who receive CERAMENT™ as part of their bone surgery. It helps doctors understand how the device is used in real-world care and may improve future treatment planning.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06179004RecruitingPhase 3
Numbing medicine comparison for wrist surgery pain
This study compares two types of numbing medicine (bupivacaine and liposomal bupivacaine) given near the collarbone before wrist surgery to see which provides better pain relief afterward.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 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+ - NCT04811313Recruiting
Tranexamic acid for children having hip bone surgery
This study tests whether tranexamic acid (a medicine that helps reduce bleeding) can safely help children during certain hip bone operations. It may help lower blood loss around the surgery.
AsyutAges 1–18 - 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+ - NCT05361980Recruiting
Study of safety and results of a pediatric bone implant
This study looks at whether a specific pediatric bone implant is safe and works well for children who need it. By joining, you help researchers track outcomes over time and understand possible implant-related side effects.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges birth–25 years - 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 - NCT05757739Recruiting
Open debridement versus Tenex for tennis elbow
This trial compares two ways to treat chronic tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). It’s meant to see which option works better for long-lasting pain that affects daily activities.
Burlington, New JerseyAges 18–70 - NCT05616312Recruiting
Study of how patients remember orthopedic injury care
This study looks at how well patients recall details after a bone fracture that required surgery, especially around the time of their injury care and follow-up. It may help improve how orthopedic teams communicate and support patients after trauma.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–75 - NCT05534724Recruiting
Compare early vs partial weight bearing after bunion surgery
This study compares whether it’s safer to put weight on your foot early versus only partly after bunion surgery. It may help your care team choose the best recovery plan for healing and comfort.
LuganoAges 18–85
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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.