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 419 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT05072314RecruitingPhase 3
Lidocaine drip after breast surgery to improve long-term pain
This Phase 3 study tests whether a long-running lidocaine (a numbing medicine) drip given around the time of breast surgery can improve long-term post-surgery pain and recovery. It may help people who have pain after mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery.
Kingswood, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - NCT05231265Recruiting
Lumbar surgery effect on walking complexity in chronic low back pain
This study looks at how lumbar spine surgery (fusion or artificial disc “prosthesis” on one or two levels) affects how complex your walking looks and feels. It may help doctors better understand what to expect from surgery and how it changes movement in people with long-term low back pain.
NîmesAges 18 years+ - NCT06405776Recruiting
Lidocaine for pain and survival after bowel surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a drug called lidocaine, given during surgery, can help control pain after colon or rectal surgery and possibly improve long-term survival in older adults. The goal is to see if lidocaine offers better pain relief and recovery compared to standard care.
SichuanAges 60 years+ - NCT06785389Recruiting
How fear before surgery affects pain and recovery
This study looks at how feeling scared or anxious before surgery might affect your pain and recovery afterward. It aims to help improve care for future patients.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06915909Recruiting
Robotic prostate surgery with low pressure gas for less pain
This trial tests whether using lower gas pressure during robotic prostate surgery can reduce pain after the operation. It aims to help men recover more comfortably.
Stevenage, HertfordshireAges 18–75 - NCT07176494Recruiting
Revision of Deep Brain Stimulator in Parkinson's Disease
This study is for people with Parkinson's disease who need to have their deep brain stimulator (a device that sends electrical pulses to control movement) replaced or adjusted. The researchers want to learn the best way to do this procedure safely.
Ankara, Yenimahalle\AnkaraAges 40–85 - NCT05058287RecruitingPhase 3
Steroid shot during low-back surgery
This trial tests whether using a steroid medicine (a steroid shot) around the time of low-back decompression surgery improves pain and recovery. It is for adults having a limited-area laminectomy, and it compares steroid use versus not using it.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT07090928RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing medicine for less pain after knee scope surgery
This study tests whether giving bupivacaine (a numbing medicine) around the time of knee arthroscopy can reduce pain at the surgery sites and help you move your knee better after the operation.
Peshawar, KPKAges 18–70 - NCT07094386Recruiting
Pain relief study after open upper abdominal surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to control pain after open upper abdominal surgery. It aims to find which block works better and may help you recover with less pain.
CairoAges 18–60 - NCT06306157Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Low dose naltrexone for complex regional pain syndrome
This trial tests whether a low dose of naltrexone, a medication that may help calm overactive immune and pain signals, can reduce pain and improve daily life in people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a chronic condition that often causes severe pain and swelling.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT05725967Enrolling by invitation
Endoscopic and bariatric procedures for obesity
This study looks at people who are having obesity-related procedures, including options done with a scope (endoscopic) and revision after prior bariatric surgery. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care for people undergoing these treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT07577908Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods for Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
This study compares two methods of numbing nerves to reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). Researchers will test which approach works better for keeping you comfortable after your operation.
İzmitAges 18–80 - NCT05008185Recruiting
Nerve interface surgery to reduce hand pain nerve tumors
This trial tests a regenerative nerve device/surgery approach to reduce painful nerve growths (neuromas) after a finger or partial hand amputation. You may qualify if you’re an adult with confirmed, localized neuroma pain and have already tried a 6-week desensitization therapy plan.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04720846Recruiting
Physical therapy for hip and groin pain without arthritis
This trial studies a categorized physical therapy approach for people with hip impingement and hip/groin pain that is not caused by arthritis. It may help by testing whether a structured PT plan improves pain and function for the right type of hip problem.
New York, New YorkAges 18–60 - NCT06568406Recruiting
Early physiotherapy after episiotomy for better recovery
This study tests whether starting physiotherapy early after a childbirth-related cut (episiotomy) can help with pain, pelvic floor function, sexual health, and overall quality of life.
BrnoAges 18–40 - NCT07070050RecruitingPhase 4
NSAIDs after laparoscopic surgery: continuous or bolus?
This study compares giving NSAID pain relievers continuously through an IV versus as single doses (bolus) after laparoscopic surgery to find which method provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
Moscow, Moscow OblastAges 18 years+ - NCT07650877Recruiting
Pain relief blocks for minimally invasive chest surgery
This study compares two different types of nerve blocks (numbing injections near the ribs) to see which one works better for pain relief after minimally invasive chest surgery. Both techniques are standard care options, and the trial will help doctors understand which one provides the best pain control.
Çankaya, AnkaraAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain after surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 419 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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