Clinical trials
Pain Management After Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting pain management after surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 186 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT07472296Recruiting
Comparing nerve blocks for heart surgery pain relief
This trial compares different types of nerve blocks to see which works best for managing pain after heart surgery through the breastbone. It may help reduce the need for strong pain medications.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–80 - NCT07441902Recruiting
Numbing medicine for lung surgery pain relief
This trial tests whether a numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) injected near the ribs can reduce pain after lung surgery. If you qualify, you may experience less pain and need fewer painkillers after your operation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07442539Recruiting
Numbing medicine for pain after hemorrhoid surgery
This trial tests a long-acting numbing medicine called liposomal bupivacaine to see if it reduces pain after hemorrhoid surgery better than standard care. It may be an option for people who are otherwise healthy and scheduled for this surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07429916RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Ketamine for shoulder pain after weight loss surgery
This trial tests if a single dose of ketamine, given during surgery, can reduce common shoulder pain after laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery. If you are having this weight-loss procedure and meet the weight and health criteria, this study may help improve your recovery.
IrbidAges 18–60 - NCT07432711Recruiting
Liposomal bupivacaine for pain after lung surgery
This trial tests if a long-acting numbing medicine called liposomal bupivacaine can reduce pain after video-assisted lung surgery. It aims to help patients feel better after the procedure with less need for other painkillers.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64 - NCT07375121Recruiting
Comparing two pain pump settings for mixed surgeries
This study compares two ways of delivering pain medicine through an IV pump (called PCA) after surgery. One method gives a steady dose, and the other slowly reduces the dose. The goal is to see which works better and has fewer side effects.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT07361822Recruiting
Opioid use after surgery: standard vs smart pump
This trial compares two ways to give pain medicine through an IV pump after surgery. It tests if a smart pump that adjusts the dose based on feedback works better than a standard pump that delivers a steady, fixed dose. This might help patients use less opioid pain medicine.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT07352683Recruiting
Nerve block for kids having belly surgery
This trial tests a nerve block to reduce pain in children aged 1–15 who are having open abdominal surgery. It aims to see if this approach improves recovery.
UppsalaAges 1–15 - NCT07288047Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during early abortion
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a first trimester procedural abortion can help reduce pain and anxiety. You may be eligible if you are planning to have an abortion at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania and meet the criteria below.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07269106RecruitingPhase 4
Testing anrikefon for pain relief after eye surgery
This trial tests a new painkiller called anrikefon for people having eye surgery under general anesthesia. It aims to see if it's safe and effective for controlling pain after the procedure.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT07197710Recruiting
Imagined acupuncture for pain after spine surgery
This trial tests if imagining acupuncture, guided by a video, can help reduce pain after spinal surgery. It is for adults having their first spine surgery on one or two bones.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06710405RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine for pain relief after children's chest surgery
This trial tests whether giving lidocaine during surgery can reduce pain and speed up recovery in children under 7 having chest surgery with a camera. If it works, it could mean less pain and a faster return to normal after the operation.
SeoulAges 6 months–7 years - NCT07073846RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine and dexmedetomidine for pain after weight-loss surgery
This study tests whether adding two medicines (lidocaine and dexmedetomidine) to your anesthesia during weight-loss surgery can reduce pain, swelling, and stress on the body. It might help you have a smoother recovery.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–60 - 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 - 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 - NCT06878014RecruitingPhase 4
Morphine for pain relief after hip replacement surgery
This trial tests different doses of morphine given during spinal anesthesia to find the safest and most effective way to control pain after hip replacement surgery. If you are having a total hip replacement, you may be able to join.
Sosnowiec, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–75 - NCT06785350Recruiting
Smallest effective steroid dose for spine surgery pain
This study tests whether a very small amount of a steroid (betamethasone) placed around the surgical cut can help control pain after spine surgery. It aims to find the lowest dose that still works well, so patients may need fewer painkillers and recover more comfortably.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06381063RecruitingPhase 3
Anti-inflammatory for heart surgery
This trial is testing whether a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) given during heart surgery can reduce complications. It's for people having planned open-heart surgery with a heart-lung machine.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05754190Recruiting
Smartphone study of mood and symptoms in people with pain
This study uses a smartphone app to track daily pain and mood changes over about 4 months. It’s meant to learn patterns that could help better understand how mood and pain affect each other.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06038240Recruiting
Pain self-management program for knee replacement
This study is testing a program to help people manage pain on their own before and after total knee replacement surgery. It aims to improve recovery and reduce reliance on pain medications.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–85 - NCT05315596Enrolling by invitation
Tracking pain and recovery answers after surgery
This study checks how patients report pain and recovery over time after surgery. It may help improve how hospitals understand and manage pain after operations.
JenaAges 18 years+ - NCT04811209Recruiting
Testing better pain control and recovery after orthopedic surgery
This trial looks at how well a pain-control plan works after certain orthopedic surgeries and how it affects recovery and patient-reported outcomes. It may help determine what level of pain relief is meaningful to patients after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for pain management after surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 186 recruiting pain management 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 management 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 management 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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