Clinical trials
Perioperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting perioperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 332 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06907758Recruiting
How organ donor care before surgery affects kidney transplant success
This study looks at whether special care given to brain-dead organ donors before their kidneys are removed helps the kidneys work better after they are transplanted into recipients. It reviews data from transplants done at Strasbourg University Hospital between 2018 and 2023.
StrasbourgAges 18 years+ - NCT07230743Recruiting
Using an interactive projector to reduce anxiety in children during anesthesia
This trial tests whether an interactive projector can help distract children aged 2 to 6 while they are going under anesthesia for surgery, with the goal of lowering their anxiety. It compares the projector to standard care to see if it makes the experience less stressful for the child and family.
Vitacura, Santiago MetropolitanAges 2–6 - NCT07223853Recruiting
AI tool to help plan blood transfusions before surgery
This trial tests an AI decision-support tool that helps doctors decide if you might need a blood transfusion during surgery. The goal is to make safer and more personalized blood ordering decisions.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06921668Recruiting
Energy use before and after esophagus surgery
This study measures how your body uses energy before and after scheduled esophagus removal surgery to understand recovery needs. It may help doctors provide better nutritional support during your hospital stay.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT07200180RecruitingPhase 3
Argon gas to protect brain function after carotid surgery
This trial tests if breathing argon gas during and after surgery can help prevent thinking and memory problems in patients having carotid artery surgery. If effective, it could speed up recovery.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT06909071Recruiting
Smart insulin pump for blood sugar control after brain surgery
This trial tests a smart insulin pump (hybrid closed-loop system) to control high blood sugar after brain surgery for bleeding strokes. It's for people with type 2 diabetes who are stable enough to leave the intensive care unit and are getting tube feedings.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 18–75 - NCT06279000RecruitingPhase 3
Colchicine for heart risk during major non-heart surgery
This study tests whether a low-cost, anti-inflammatory drug called colchicine can reduce heart complications after major non-heart surgery. If you have heart or blood vessel risk factors and are scheduled for a major operation, this trial may help protect your heart.
Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. GallenAges 45 years+ - NCT07186634RecruitingPhase 4
Surgery recovery medicine platform trial
This trial tests different medicines to improve recovery after surgery. It includes adults having surgery that lasts at least 2 hours and requires an overnight hospital stay.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18 years+ - NCT07192575Recruiting
Preventing lung problems after laparoscopic liver surgery
This trial tests if special breathing exercises before surgery can help prevent lung complications after laparoscopic (keyhole) liver surgery. It may benefit you by reducing your risk of pneumonia or other breathing issues after the procedure.
KuopioAges 18 years+ - NCT06947655Recruiting
Tourniquet types for knee replacement surgery
This study compares different types of tourniquets (tight cuffs) used during knee replacement surgery to see how they affect blood loss and how satisfied surgeons are with them.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07179029Recruiting
Can anesthesia affect the heart during non-cardiac surgery?
This study looks at whether anesthesia can cause heart damage during non-cardiac surgeries. If you have certain health risks, participating may help doctors learn how to better protect your heart.
TübingenAges 40–80 - NCT07182175Enrolling by invitation
Heart health during adrenal tumor surgery study
This study looks at how different types of adrenal tumors might affect the heart during and after surgery. It aims to help doctors understand and reduce the risk of heart injury in patients having these tumors removed.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07175779Recruiting
Comparing video calls vs. in-person visits for kids' surgery checkups
This trial tests whether a video call before surgery works as well as an in-person hospital visit for checking breathing risks in children getting their tonsils or adenoids removed. It may help families avoid extra trips to the hospital.
Bellinzona, Canton TicinoAges Up to 16 years - NCT07168421RecruitingPhase 4
Landiolol to prevent fast heart rate during major surgery
This trial tests a short-acting medicine called landiolol to see if it can prevent dangerously fast heart rates during and after major surgery. It is for people who have heart risks and are having a planned non-cardiac surgery.
BernAges 45 years+ - NCT07165236Recruiting
Bladder tumor surgery and memory changes study
This study looks at how bladder tumor surgery might affect thinking and memory. It checks blood markers to see if they are linked to any mental changes after the operation.
Osijek, CroatiaAges 18–80 - NCT05292235Recruiting
Study of surgery outcomes for prostate enlargement
This study looks at how well surgery works for an enlarged prostate (“benign prostatic hyperplasia”) and which care factors affect results. It may help improve future treatment planning and outcomes for people in Hong Kong.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07152249Recruiting
Improving nausea and vomiting care during surgery
This trial tests a new approach to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. It compares usual care to a structured plan that matches anti-nausea medicines to your personal risk factors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07138482Recruiting
Understanding health info before your child's surgery
This study looks at how well caregivers understand health information before their child has surgery. It helps doctors learn how to better support families during the surgical process.
Columbus, OhioAges 3–17 - NCT07127042RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a drug to reduce bleeding during knee replacement
This trial tests an experimental drug called BT-114143 to see if it reduces bleeding during and after total knee replacement surgery. It may be a good option for people with osteoarthritis who are having their first knee replacement.
Chengdu, Si'ChuanAges 18–70 - NCT07125833Recruiting
Cold therapy for shoulder replacement pain
This trial tests if freezing a nerve near the shoulder before surgery can reduce pain after a reverse total shoulder replacement. It may help you recover with less discomfort.
Rockwall, TexasAges 30–85 - NCT07121504Recruiting
Hybrid closed-loop insulin for blood sugar control during surgery
This trial tests a smart insulin pump system (hybrid closed-loop) to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who need surgery and will receive nutrition through a vein. It aims to prevent high and low blood sugar during and after surgery.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06965231RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative Toripalimab and Endostatin for Stage II Melanoma
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, toripalimab (an immunotherapy) and endostatin (which targets blood vessels), given before and after surgery for stage II melanoma. The goal is to see if this combination helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06970431Recruiting
Anxiety and pain relief during C-section
This trial tests a way to reduce anxiety and pain before and during a C-section. It may help pregnant women feel calmer and more comfortable.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–40 - NCT07087626Recruiting
COPD test scores and surgery risks
This study looks at whether a simple COPD assessment test score can predict how well patients with stable COPD do after planned surgery. It may help doctors better understand and manage risks for people like you.
Erzurum, YakutiyeAges 40–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for perioperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 332 recruiting perioperative 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 perioperative 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 perioperative 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.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.