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
- NCT07151443Recruiting
Comparing two ways to numb the arm for hand surgery in people with obesity
This study compares two ways of numbing the arm for forearm or hand surgery in people who are obese. One method places the numbing medicine near the collarbone from the front, and the other from behind the collarbone. The goal is to see which way works better.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07006610Recruiting
Tape or cooling therapy for jaw surgery recovery
This study tests whether cooling with a hilotherapy device or taping with kinesio tape helps reduce swelling and pain after double-jaw surgery. Results may lead to a gentler recovery for you.
Istanbul, BağcılarAges 18–50 - NCT04109638Recruiting
PEMF therapy to reduce pain after shoulder or knee surgery
This trial studies whether PEMF, a type of non-surgical device that uses pulsed electromagnetic fields, can reduce pain after shoulder or knee surgery. If you join, you’ll also be expected to do post-surgery physical therapy exercises and report your pain and function.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07548385RecruitingPhase 3
New pain medicine for after knee replacement surgery
This study tests a new medication called suzetrigine to help manage pain after knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces pain and discomfort better than current treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT06909851Recruiting
Comparing nerve blocks for pain after knee arthroscopy
This study compares two different types of nerve blocks to see which provides better pain relief after arthroscopic knee surgery. You will receive one of the blocks after your surgery, and your pain levels will be tracked.
IstanbulAges 18–72 - NCT06713044Recruiting
Quran recitation or music for pain after leg surgery
This trial tests whether listening to Quranic recitation or classical music can reduce pain and inflammation after lower-leg orthopedic surgery. It may help Muslim patients manage pain without extra medication.
Purwokerto, Central JavaAges 18–60 - NCT07063394Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce opioid use after heart or lung surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality after heart or chest surgery can help reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) patients need. It may offer a non-drug way to manage pain and speed up recovery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 16–40 - NCT06350981Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Pain control after lower back fusion surgery
This study is comparing different ways to manage pain after a specific type of lower back fusion surgery called TLIF. The goal is to find the best pain control plan to make recovery more comfortable.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07018791RecruitingPhase 3
Art-based pain test for jaw joint disorder patients
This trial tests if using art can help measure pain in people with temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD). It may offer a new way to understand and manage your pain without surgery.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07855380Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided pain block for chronic pain after cancer surgery
This study tests a pain-relieving injection placed near the belly muscles using ultrasound guidance, to see if it helps reduce long-term pain after abdominal surgery for cancer. It may offer a new way to manage pain without strong painkillers.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07689461Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain after hip replacement
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help reduce pain after hip replacement surgery. It may be a good option if you are having a hip replacement and have moderate to severe pain.
MalatyaAges 18–99 - NCT06957990Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy during hernia surgery to reduce pain medication
This study tests if listening to music therapy before and during hernia surgery can lower the need for strong painkillers (narcotics). It may help you manage pain with less medication.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07488936Recruiting
How low back pain types affect pain and quality of life after failed back surgery
This study looks at how different types of low back pain affect pain severity and quality of life in people who still have pain after back surgery. It aims to help doctors better understand and treat your pain.
Konya, SelçukluAges 18 years+ - NCT07449273Recruiting
Breathing exercises after breast surgery
This study tests breathing exercises to help you recover after breast surgery. It may improve your breathing and comfort during recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07315308Recruiting
Nerve block before heart surgery and painkiller use
This study tests whether a numbing injection in the chest before heart surgery can reduce the amount of pain medicine needed during the operation. It may help you manage pain better and recover more comfortably.
Gaziantep, SahinbeyAges 18–65 - NCT06925152RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve block for C-section pain in complex surgery history
This study tests a targeted numbing injection (a nerve block) in the belly wall during C-sections to improve pain control and recovery for people who have had multiple or complex abdominal surgeries. It aims to see if this approach reduces the need for strong pain medicines.
Memphis, TennesseeAges 18–50 - NCT04912531Recruiting
Virtual reality and smell tools to ease surgery pain
This trial tests whether a combination of virtual reality and guided smells can reduce pain and anxiety around major heart and chest surgeries. If you’re scheduled for one of the listed operations, the study may help make recovery feel more comfortable by using sensory-based distraction.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07832552Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Eye drop treatment for pain and swelling after cataract surgery
This study tests a medication given as an injection during cataract surgery to prevent eye pain and swelling. It aims to see if it helps you recover more comfortably.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07732764Recruiting
TENS for Pain After Chest Surgery
This trial tests if a mild electrical therapy (TENS) can reduce pain after chest surgery. It may help you need less pain medicine and feel better during recovery.
Kaohsiung City, Kaohsiung CityAges 15–85 - NCT07010003Recruiting
Ear acupressure for anxiety and pain during heart surgery
This trial tests whether small ear acupressure beads can help reduce anxiety and pain in adults having planned heart surgery. The beads are placed on specific ear points and are easy to use.
StuttgartAges 18 years+ - NCT05369130Recruiting
Predict pain after major aortic surgery
This study tries to understand and predict persistent pain after elective surgery on the thoraco-abdominal aorta (a major blood vessel in the chest and belly). The goal is to learn what factors may help patients have less long-lasting pain after surgery.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT07021105Enrolling by invitation
Comparing nerve blocks for pain after gynecological surgery
This study tests two different types of nerve blocks (called 'plain blocks') to see which one works better for controlling pain after major gynecological surgery. You would receive one of the blocks before surgery, and then use a pump you control to get extra pain medicine as needed.
Adana, SarıçamAges 18–69 - NCT07813429Recruiting
Neck posture and pain changes after sleeve gastrectomy
This study looks at how weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) may affect the position of your neck, how well your neck moves, and any neck pain you might have. You will be followed for a year to see if losing weight helps improve your neck health.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT07394816Recruiting
Can ultrasound-guided pain blocks reduce lung complications after abdominal surgery?
This study tests whether using ultrasound-guided pain blocks (fascial plane blocks) during major abdominal surgery can reduce lung complications after surgery, especially in older adults. It may offer better pain control and faster recovery.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 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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