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
- NCT06869967Recruiting
Pain Control After Ear Surgery (Mastoidectomy)
This study tests a pain-blocking injection to reduce pain after a specific type of ear surgery (mastoidectomy). It may help you feel less pain after your operation.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07657949Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after breast reduction surgery
This trial tests a specific nerve block to see if it can reduce pain after breast reduction surgery, possibly helping with recovery and lowering the need for strong painkillers.
Sivas, SivasAges 18–65 - NCT07694141Recruiting
Pain Relief After Chest Surgery
This trial studies how well different pain medications work after thoracic (chest) surgery. It aims to find the best way to manage pain and improve recovery.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT07431632Recruiting
Nerve freezing vs. epidural for pain after pectus excavatum repair
This study compares two ways to manage pain after pectus excavatum surgery: freezing the nerves during surgery (cryoanalgesia) versus an epidural block. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 13 years+ - NCT07394673Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after shoulder surgery
This trial tests a new ultrasound-guided nerve block for pain relief after shoulder surgery. It aims to improve comfort and reduce the need for pain medications.
BursaAges 18–65 - NCT06995352Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Better pain relief after ankle surgery
This trial compares two methods of pain management after ankle surgery: a one-time injection of long-lasting numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) versus a continuous nerve block via a small tube (catheter) placed near the nerve. The goal is to find which approach provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07731295Recruiting
Pain management study for teens getting wisdom teeth removed
This study looks at how to improve pain management after wisdom tooth extraction. It focuses on teens and young adults who use cannabis regularly, to see how it affects pain and recovery.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 15–20 - NCT07158476RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid injection for pain after ACL repair
This trial tests whether a single dose of methylprednisolone (a steroid) can reduce pain after ACL knee surgery. You will be randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a placebo, and your pain levels will be tracked.
St Louis, MissouriAges 13–50 - NCT06920485Enrolling by invitation
Mouthwash after wisdom tooth surgery
This trial tests whether a mouthwash with hypochlorous acid can help healing after impacted wisdom tooth removal. It may reduce discomfort and speed recovery.
AnkaraAges 18–45 - NCT06570577Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after cervical spine surgery
This trial tests whether a nerve block can reduce the need for opioid pain medication after back-of-neck spine surgery. It may help patients have better pain control with fewer side effects.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT07795697Recruiting
Remote rehab after spine surgery
This trial tests whether doing physical therapy at home using video calls or an app helps you recover as well as in-person rehab after spine surgery. It could make it easier for you to get the care you need without traveling.
KuopioAges 20–85 - NCT06810336RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Pain control after brain surgery: methadone vs remifentanil
This trial compares two medicines, methadone and remifentanil, to see which one works better for pain after brain surgery. It may help improve your recovery and comfort.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT07626463Recruiting
Local anesthetic injection to reduce pain after laparoscopic surgery
This trial tests whether injecting a local anesthetic (numbing medicine) and a steroid around the surgical area before surgery reduces pain after laparoscopic procedures like gallbladder, appendix, or hernia repair. The goal is to help patients recover more comfortably with potentially less pain medication needed.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT06803732Recruiting
Pain after robotic, endoscopic or open neck surgery for thyroid cancer
This trial compares pain levels after three different surgical methods for removing cancerous lymph nodes in the neck. It may help patients with thyroid cancer that has spread to neck lymph nodes understand which approach causes less discomfort.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06222151Recruiting
Recovering from weight-loss surgery with early walking
This study tests whether starting a supervised walking program soon after weight-loss surgery helps you recover faster. It aims to see if early movement improves your recovery and hospital stay.
Esbjerg, Region SyddanmarkAges 18–70 - NCT06765278Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery pain relief
This trial compares three different types of nerve blocks to manage pain after shoulder arthroscopy. The goal is to find which block works best for reducing pain and improving recovery.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT07062757Enrolling by invitation
Massage and melatonin for jaw surgery recovery
This study tests whether combining gentle lymphatic drainage massage with melatonin can reduce pain and swelling after jaw surgery. If you are scheduled for jaw surgery for the first time and are otherwise healthy, you may be able to join.
Istanbul, FatihAges 16–55 - NCT06504277Recruiting
Lower gas pressure during surgery for shoulder pain reduction
This study compares two different gas pressures used during laparoscopic surgery to see if lower pressure reduces shoulder pain afterward. It may help if you're having surgery to remove an ovary, fallopian tube, or ovarian cyst.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06145516Recruiting
Sleep program to ease pain after joint replacement
This study tests whether a sleep program can help with pain after knee or hip replacement. If you have insomnia and arthritis pain, you may be able to join before your surgery.
Uppsala, UpplandAges 18–100 - NCT07147049RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new painkiller for moderate to severe pain after surgery
This trial tests a new tablet called HL-1186 for people with moderate to severe pain after certain surgeries. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works well for pain control.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT06083558Recruiting
Pain and nausea after gallbladder surgery
This study looks at pain and nausea in adults who had their first gallbladder surgery between 2016 and 2025. It uses a national registry to understand recovery and help improve care.
Sundsvall, XAges 18 years+ - NCT07591233Recruiting
Pain Relief Injection During Laparoscopic Surgery
This trial tests whether injecting a numbing medication mixed with a steroid into the surgical area before making cuts can reduce pain after common laparoscopic procedures like gallbladder removal or hernia repair. The goal is to help patients recover with less pain and fewer pain medications.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07458282Recruiting
Testing a long-lasting numbing medicine for pain after laparoscopic surgery
This trial is testing if a special numbing medicine called liposomal bupivacaine, given as a nerve block during surgery, can help reduce pain after laparoscopic procedures like gallbladder removal or hernia repair. It might help you feel better with less need for strong painkillers.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07458256Recruiting
Liposomal bupivacaine for pain after laparoscopic surgery
This trial tests a long-acting painkiller injected during surgery to see if it reduces pain after keyhole (laparoscopic) procedures like gallbladder removal, hernia repair, or appendix removal. It may help you need fewer opioids and recover more comfortably.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64
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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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