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
- NCT05777889Recruiting
Infrared imaging for nerve-stimulation pain in one leg
This study uses infrared images to help evaluate spinal cord stimulation for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) when it affects one leg. It aims to see whether the imaging approach matches pain and treatment needs in people whose pain hasn’t improved with standard care.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT07123805Recruiting
Acupuncture for knee replacement recovery
This study tests if adding acupuncture before and after knee replacement surgery helps reduce pain and improve recovery. It may be an option for people having planned knee replacement for osteoarthritis.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT07740759Enrolling by invitation
Educational videos for pre-surgery anxiety
This trial tests whether watching educational videos before your laparoscopic surgery helps reduce anxiety. It may help you feel more prepared and calm before your procedure.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT06101303Recruiting
Endometriosis pain study using surgery and surveys
This study looks at pain in people with or without endometriosis who are having laparoscopic surgery. Researchers want to understand more about pelvic pain by collecting information before, during, and after surgery.
St Louis, MissouriAges 12–45 - NCT07715591Recruiting
Relaxing breathing during awake cataract surgery
This study tests a special breathing and pain education program to help you stay calm and comfortable during cataract surgery while you are awake. It may reduce pain and anxiety without extra medicine.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06726239Recruiting
Relaxation exercises before getting up after heart bypass
This study tests whether doing gentle relaxation exercises before getting out of bed can help reduce pain, anxiety, and stress after heart bypass surgery. It may make recovery more comfortable.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 35–65 - NCT03747146Recruiting
Enhanced recovery plan for knee replacement pain control
This study tests an “enhanced recovery” approach for people getting total knee replacement, focused on better pain control using regional anesthesia and a home pain medicine plan. It may help you recover more comfortably and follow the care plan more smoothly after surgery.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT06798493Enrolling by invitation
CRPS and chronic pain measurement study
This study is testing a new way to measure CRPS symptoms and other chronic pain in one arm or leg. It aims to help doctors better understand and treat your condition.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06997016Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Recovery program for living donor kidney transplant
This trial tests a special recovery program (ERAS) for people who get a kidney from a living donor. The program aims to help you heal faster and feel better after surgery.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07855159Recruiting
Testing an arm support device for ear, nose, and throat surgeons
This study looks at whether a wearable arm support (exoskeleton) helps reduce strain for surgeons who perform procedures through the mouth or neck. It measures muscle activity during surgery to see if the device is helpful.
StevenageAges 18 years+ - NCT07548567Recruiting
Nerve Block to Reduce Pain During Below-Knee Fracture Surgery
This study tests a nerve-blocking injection (numbing medicine around the femoral artery nerve in your groin area) to help reduce pain and blood pressure changes during below-knee fracture surgery when a tourniquet (pressure cuff) is used. The goal is to see if this approach makes surgery more comfortable and safer.
AthensAges 18 years+ - NCT06638645Recruiting
Hospital stay after keyhole lung surgery
This study looks at how long people stay in the hospital after keyhole surgery to remove a part of the lung. It aims to find out what affects recovery time.
BrugesAges 18 years+ - NCT07401641Recruiting
Pain control study for oral cancer surgery
This study tests two different pain medicines (dezocine or nalbuphine) combined with sufentanil to see which helps better control pain after oral cancer surgery with free flap reconstruction. It also looks at side effects and how well the transplanted tissue survives.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07250230Recruiting
Nicotine patch for pain after lung surgery in male smokers
This study tests if a high-dose nicotine patch worn before and after lung surgery can reduce pain in men who smoke but are quitting for the procedure. It aims to help manage pain during recovery.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06425016Recruiting
Robot-assisted vs. traditional sleeve gastrectomy
This study compares two types of weight-loss surgery: one done with the help of a robot and the other done by hand (laparoscopic). Both are types of sleeve gastrectomy, where the stomach is reduced in size. If you qualify for sleeve gastrectomy, this trial may help doctors learn which method works better.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT07773155RecruitingPhase 4
Pain control after hand or wrist surgery: nerve block with or without ketorolac
This study tests two different pain relief methods after hand or wrist surgery: a nerve block alone versus a nerve block plus an anti-inflammatory medication called ketorolac. The goal is to see which approach provides better pain control with fewer side effects.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07418944Recruiting
Surgery vs. non-surgery for leg pain from a slipped disc
This trial compares surgery to non-surgical treatments for people with leg pain caused by a lumbar disc herniation (slipped disc). It tests if surgery provides better relief after at least 6 weeks of symptoms.
HelsinkiAges 18–60 - NCT06633068RecruitingPhase 2
Pain relief study: nalbuphine added to numbing medicine for thyroid surgery
This study tests if adding nalbuphine to the numbing medicine (bupivacaine) given as a nerve block before thyroid surgery provides better pain relief. It is for adults having planned thyroid surgery.
Giza, الجيزةAges 18–60 - NCT07599553Recruiting
Heart surgery with chest artery grafts: infection and pain study
This study follows patients undergoing bypass surgery where a artery from the chest wall (internal mammary artery) is used to reroute blood around blockages in the heart. Researchers will track infection rates, how well the graft stays open, and pain levels after surgery to understand how well this approach works.
Ottawa, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07388953Recruiting
Nerve block for better pain relief after colon surgery
This study tests adding a special nerve block (peripheral autonomic block) to a standard abdominal wall block to see if it provides better pain relief after minimally invasive left-sided colon surgery. It may help patients experience less pain and use fewer pain medications.
Belo Horizonte, Minas GeraisAges 18–80 - NCT07353996RecruitingPhase 4
Finding the right dose of a new IV painkiller after bone surgery
This trial tests a single dose of a new pain medicine called tegileridine fumarate given through a vein right after orthopedic surgery (like spine, hip, or knee surgery). The goal is to find the best dose that works well for pain without causing side effects.
Hanzhong, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07235098Recruiting
Music therapy for lung cancer surgery patients
This trial tests whether listening to music in the hospital can help reduce distress and pain after surgery for lung cancer. If you are having a minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) to remove part of your lung, you may be able to join.
Bellinzona, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+ - NCT07134660Recruiting
Comparing two numbing medicines for lung surgery pain
This study compares two types of numbing medicine (liposomal vs. hydrochloride bupivacaine) injected near the ribs during lung surgery. The goal is to see which one provides better pain relief after the operation.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06979583Enrolling by invitation
Stent and sheath size and pain after kidney stone surgery
This study compares whether the size of the stent and the sheath used during kidney stone surgery affects how much pain you feel afterward. If you are having a stone removal procedure and will get a stent with a string, you may be able to join.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 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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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.