Clinical trials
Pain After Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain after surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 417 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06613178RecruitingPhase 4
IV acetaminophen for heart surgery recovery
This trial tests if giving acetaminophen (Tylenol) through a vein after heart surgery can help patients recover better. You may be a good fit if you are having planned heart surgery that is not an emergency.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07213375RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
High-dose steroid to reduce pain after lung surgery
This trial tests if a high dose of dexamethasone (a steroid) can lower pain after keyhole lung surgery. If you are having planned keyhole lung surgery for a lobe or segment, you may be eligible.
Copenhagen, CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT05421273Recruiting
Testing two spinal stimulation patterns for long-term back pain
This study compares two ways of delivering spinal cord stimulation to see which better reduces pain in people with persistent spinal pain syndrome type 2. You would be assigned to one of the stimulation “burst” patterns and followed for changes in your pain experience.
Arnhem, GelderlandAges 18–70 - NCT07854951Recruiting
Hypnosis for pain and nausea relief in scoliosis surgery
This trial tests if hypnosis can reduce pain and nausea after scoliosis surgery. Adolescents aged 12-18 who are having scoliosis surgery may be eligible to participate.
TrondheimAges 12–18 - NCT06243718Recruiting
Surgery for paralyzed diaphragm nerve
This trial looks at how patients feel and recover after surgery to fix the nerve that controls the diaphragm. It aims to learn about people's experiences to improve care for diaphragmatic paralysis.
Red Bank, New JerseyAges 18–70 - NCT07851233Enrolling by invitation
Patient education on sling use after shoulder surgery
This study looks at how different ways of teaching patients about sling use after shoulder surgery may affect their recovery. If you join, you may receive extra education materials to help you use your sling correctly.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07831096Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery pain relief
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after outpatient shoulder surgery. Participants will receive one of the two blocks, and the study will track their pain and recovery.
Varese, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07542028Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods for Kidney Transplant Surgery
This study compares different pain management techniques during kidney transplant surgery. It aims to find the most effective way to control pain after your operation.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07536399RecruitingPhase 3
Bone Marrow Treatment for Jaw Joint Pain Relief
This study tests whether injecting your own bone marrow cells into your jaw joint during a minimally invasive procedure can reduce pain and improve jaw function better than arthroscopy alone. It's for people with significant jaw pain that hasn't improved with conservative treatments like NSAIDs, physical therapy, and bite splints.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT07439679Recruiting
Anxiety Before Double Jaw Surgery and Your Recovery
This trial studies how anxiety before double jaw surgery affects your body during surgery and your recovery (pain, swelling, and ability to open your mouth). Researchers will use a simple anxiety questionnaire to see if feeling anxious changes your surgical experience.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07431892Recruiting
Pain after robotic vs. laparoscopic colon cancer surgery
This study compares pain levels after two types of minimally invasive colon cancer surgery: robotic and laparoscopic. It aims to see if one approach leads to less pain, which may help you recover more comfortably.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07313566Recruiting
Rehab pathway vs usual care after lumbar spine surgery
This trial compares a new rehab program called R3 (which includes pre-surgery preparation and post-surgery recovery support) with standard care for people having lumbar spine surgery. It aims to see if the R3 pathway helps you recover better and return to work faster.
AntwerpAges 18–65 - NCT07239817Recruiting
Nerve block and local anesthetic for hip replacement surgery
This study tests whether a nerve block plus local anesthetic can improve pain control during and after hip replacement surgery for a broken hip. It may help reduce the need for stronger pain medications and improve recovery.
MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT05271331Recruiting
Numbing injection options for back surgery pain
This trial compares two ways of numbing tissue during a planned back surgery called a laminectomy: an “ESPB block” versus numbing the wound directly. It aims to see which method works better for pain control and comfort after surgery.
Padova, VenetoAges 18 years+ - NCT06852248Recruiting
Green dye vs. ureter stent for endometriosis surgery
This trial compares two ways of protecting the ureter during deep endometriosis surgery: placing a small tube (stent) versus using a green dye (indocyanine green) to see the ureter. The goal is to see if the dye works just as well but causes less pain and fewer side effects afterward.
Stoke-on-Trent, StaffordshireAges 18–50 - NCT06525740RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two pain medicines for gynecologic cancer surgery
This trial compares two different pain medicines (methadone given by mouth or IV vs. hydromorphone given through a spinal injection) after surgery for gynecologic cancer. It aims to find which option provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT06365892Recruiting
Open-label placebo for pain after scoliosis surgery
This trial tests whether taking a placebo pill that you know is a placebo (open-label placebo) can help reduce pain after spinal fusion surgery for scoliosis. It compares the placebo to standard care in adolescents aged 11-17.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - NCT06189781RecruitingPhase 4
Pain shot vs epidural for hip surgery in kids with cerebral palsy
This study compares a pain injection to epidural anesthesia for children with cerebral palsy having hip surgery. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control during and after the procedure.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 18 years - NCT06515691Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after weight loss surgery
This study tests a nerve block (an injection near the nerves) to see if it helps reduce pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The block is called a modified thoracoabdominal nerve plane block, and it may lead to better pain control and recovery.
Istanbul, BagcilarAges 18–65 - NCT07677540Recruiting
Nerve blocks before chest surgery to prevent long-term pain
This study is looking at two different types of nerve blocks—one called an erector spinae block and one called thoracic epidural—given before chest surgery to see if either can help prevent long-term pain after the operation.
Kfar SabaAges 18–99 - NCT07561827RecruitingPhase 3
Nerve Block for Pain After Spine Surgery in Teens
This trial tests whether a numbing injection around the spine muscles (erector spinae plane block) reduces pain and the need for strong pain medications after back surgery for scoliosis in teenagers. The goal is to help young patients recover more comfortably.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 10–18 - NCT07372547Recruiting
Does Shower Standing Help Women Empty Bladder After Catheter Removal?
This trial compares standing in the shower versus sitting on a toilet to see which position helps women empty their bladder more completely after a urinary catheter is removed following vaginal surgery.
AshdodAges 18–99 - NCT07181434Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain relief during leg artery repair
This trial tests whether using a virtual reality headset during a leg artery repair procedure can reduce pain. If you have peripheral artery disease and are having a minimally invasive leg artery surgery under local anesthesia with sedation, you may be able to participate.
PoitiersAges 18 years+ - NCT07113483RecruitingPhase 3
Remimazolam vs. Midazolam for sedation in older adults having orthopedic surgery
This trial compares two sedatives, remimazolam and midazolam, to see which one leads to better recovery of thinking skills after orthopedic surgery. It is for people aged 65 and older who are having surgery on a bone or joint while awake but relaxed.
BucharestAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain after surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 417 recruiting pain after 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 pain after 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 pain after 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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