Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Pain After Surgery clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 11 recruiting pain after surgery studies with a site in Pennsylvania — including Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- NCT07288047Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during early abortion
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a first trimester procedural abortion can help reduce pain and anxiety. You may be eligible if you are planning to have an abortion at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania and meet the criteria below.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06141720Recruiting
Mindfulness for endometriosis surgery
This trial tests if a mindfulness program can help people preparing for endometriosis surgery. It may reduce stress and improve recovery.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05722002RecruitingPhase 4
Compare pain-med plans after low-risk surgery
This study tests which pain-medication plan works best and has the fewest side effects after certain low-risk surgeries. You may be assigned to receive opioid-based, NSAID-based, or acetaminophen-based pain control depending on your situation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06465992Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Liposomal bupivacaine with dexamethasone for foot surgery pain relief
This trial tests whether adding dexamethasone to liposomal bupivacaine in a nerve block provides better pain relief after foot or ankle surgery. If you're having foot or ankle surgery and are willing to answer a few surveys, you may be able to join.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07221786Recruiting
Opioid reduction before spine surgery
This trial tests whether slowly reducing opioid pain medications before spine surgery can lead to a better recovery afterward. It is for adults already taking daily opioids who have major spine surgery planned at least a month away.
Philadephia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05862792Recruiting
Liposomal bupivacaine during robotic throat surgery
This study gives a pain-relief medicine (bupivacaine in a slow-release form) during transoral robotic throat surgery. It aims to see if it improves comfort and pain control around the time of surgery.
Danville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05525923Recruiting
Personalized pain plan after chest surgery in adults
This trial tests a personalized (tailored) plan to manage pain after thoracic (chest) surgery. It may help improve comfort and recovery by matching pain treatment to your situation after surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - NCT07723352Enrolling by invitation
Testing Journavx for Thumb Arthritis Surgery Pain
This trial tests a new pain medicine called Journavx (suzetrigine) for people having thumb arthritis surgery. It aims to see how well the medicine controls pain after the operation.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 40–80 - NCT05991453Recruiting
Recovery after IV vs. inhaled anesthesia for non-cardiac surgery
This trial compares recovery after two types of general anesthesia: one given through an IV (propofol) and one inhaled as a gas. It aims to see which approach leads to a smoother recovery for people having non-cardiac surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06731998Recruiting
Improving pain control after cancer surgery
This study compares different methods of managing pain after minimally invasive surgery for abdominal cancers. It aims to find which approach works best to reduce pain and improve recovery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–89 - NCT05452694Recruiting
Personalized pain relief after back fusion surgery
This trial tests a personalized plan to manage pain after lumbar (lower back) fusion and decompression surgery. It may help reduce difficult pain while guiding safe use of opioids around the time of surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pain after surgery studies listed above.
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute · 2 studies
- UPMC Presbyterian Hospital · 2 studies
- Center for Family Planning Research, Magee-Womens Hospital
- Geisinger Medical Center
- Penn State Health
- Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania
- Temple University Hospital
- Thomas Jefferson University
What taking part in a pain after surgery study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Common questions
- Are there pain after surgery clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 11 recruiting pain after surgery studies with a site in Pennsylvania, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a pain after surgery study in Pennsylvania?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a pain after surgery trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New pain after surgery studies open in Pennsylvania regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.