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
- NCT04130464RecruitingPhase 4
Analgesic placed inside the belly for after-surgery pain
This study tests whether placing a pain medicine inside the abdomen during hysterectomy can reduce postoperative pain. It targets people having specific types of minimally invasive hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons.
Washington D.C., District of ColumbiaAges 18–65 - NCT07452627Recruiting
Comparing Nerve Blocks for Sternotomy Pain
This study compares three different injection techniques (nerve blocks) to reduce pain after heart surgery that cuts through the breastbone. The goal is to find the best way to control pain with fewer side effects.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–80 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06946290Recruiting
Nerve block for pain relief after heart surgery
This study tests a nerve block, called an intertransverse process block, to see if it helps people feel better and recover faster after heart surgery. The block is given during surgery to reduce pain.
Hong KongAges 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 - 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 - NCT05916235Recruiting
Laser light treatment for jaw pain from TMJ disorder
This trial tests whether a specific type of light therapy (called photobiomodulation/laser) can reduce pain from temporomandibular disorder (TMJ) affecting the jaw muscles. If you have jaw muscle pain for at least 3 months, the study will compare your symptoms while you follow the treatment and diary requirements.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 18–99 - NCT07824908Recruiting
Numbing medicine and pain after keyhole appendix removal
This study looks at whether the place where the appendix is taken out during keyhole surgery and the use of numbing medicine can help reduce pain after the operation. If you're having this emergency surgery, you may have less pain afterward.
Diyarbakır, KayapınarAges 18 years+ - NCT06725550Recruiting
Acupuncture for pain in sickle cell disease
This trial tests whether adding acupuncture to standard pain treatments can help manage pain in people with sickle cell disease. It involves brain scans, questionnaires, and acupuncture sessions to see if this approach reduces pain and improves quality of life.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 14–80 - 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 - 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+ - NCT06910644Recruiting
Pain relief after mastectomy: dexmedetomidine vs lidocaine
This trial tests whether adding dexmedetomidine or lidocaine to anesthesia during mastectomy helps reduce long-term pain after surgery. It's for women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy with lymph node removal.
CairoAges 18–75 - NCT06993922Recruiting
Scalp block with added sedative for brain surgery pain
This study tests adding a sedative (dexmedetomidine) to the usual numbing medicine (bupivacaine) for a scalp block before brain surgery. The goal is to see if this combination reduces pain after surgery better than the numbing medicine alone.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT07006675RecruitingPhase 3
NSAIDs for Tibia Fracture Pain and Healing Study
This study tests whether NSAID pain relievers (like ibuprofen) affect bone healing after a broken tibia and if they can help reduce the need for stronger painkillers. If you qualify, you could help doctors learn the safest way to manage pain after this common injury.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–80 - NCT06650631Recruiting
Heat treatment for knee pain from arthritis
This study tests if a heat treatment device can help reduce knee pain caused by arthritis. It involves people with moderate pain who can walk without help and have a recent knee X-ray.
Gravesano, SwitzerlandAges 19–69 - NCT07190807Recruiting
Optimizing spinal cord stimulation for chronic back and leg pain
This trial tests if a spinal cord stimulator with a new way of adjusting electrical settings (called independent current control) can better manage chronic pain in the back, trunk, or limbs. The goal is to find more effective sequences to reduce pain and improve daily life.
Greenwood, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT06413277Recruiting
ECAP-controlled spinal cord stimulation for chronic pelvic pain
This trial tests a new type of spinal cord stimulator that uses closed-loop technology to treat chronic pelvic pain caused by a known injury. It may be an option if your pain is severe and hasn't responded to other treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06469177Enrolling by invitation
Pain management app study for joint replacement recovery
This study tests a smartphone tool to help manage pain after hip, knee, or shoulder replacement. It aims to see if using the tool improves your recovery compared to standard care.
Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaAges 19 years+ - 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+ - NCT06696573Recruiting
Anti-inflammatory drugs for pain during medical abortion
This study tests whether giving anti-inflammatory drugs before or during a medical abortion (13–22 weeks) can help prevent pain better than treating pain once it starts. If you're eligible, taking part may help improve pain management for future patients.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 18 years+ - NCT06053476Recruiting
Chest tube and pain care after lung surgery for collapsed lung
This study compares two ways to manage the chest tube and pain after surgery for a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). The goal is to find out which approach helps patients recover faster and with less pain.
VeldhovenAges 16 years+ - NCT07262944Recruiting
Pain block study for ear surgery with rib cartilage
This study tests a pain-blocking injection during ear surgery to see if it helps reduce pain after the operation. It is for teenagers having ear reconstruction with rib cartilage at a specific hospital.
SeoulAges 13–18 - NCT07067580Recruiting
Breathing exercises after transplant: pain and recovery
This trial tests if simple breathing exercises can reduce pain and improve recovery after an organ transplant. If you are between 18 and 65, had your first transplant, and are willing to try gentle breathing techniques, you may be able to join.
AnkaraAges 18–65
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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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