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
- NCT07089251RecruitingPhase 4
Epinephrine and tranexamic acid in knee replacement surgery
This study tests if using epinephrine and tranexamic acid together helps reduce bleeding and improve outcomes during knee replacement surgery. It may be a good fit if you are planning to have knee replacement and do not have certain medical conditions or allergies to these medicines.
Riyadh, Riyadh RegionAges 18–70 - NCT07081802Recruiting
Acupuncture and herbs for bowel recovery after surgery
This study tests whether a special type of acupuncture (transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation) along with traditional Chinese medicine can help your bowels recover faster after abdominal surgery. It is for people having surgery on the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, stomach, or intestines.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06659042RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab before and after surgery for KRAS-mutated lung cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab before and after surgery can help people with a specific type of lung cancer (non-squamous NSCLC with a KRAS mutation) that is stage 2 or 3. It aims to improve treatment outcomes by targeting the cancer early.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07069712RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combinations before and after surgery for stomach or esophageal cancer
This study tests new drug combinations given before and after surgery for people with stomach or gastroesophageal cancer that can be removed but is locally advanced (has grown into nearby tissue). The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
Newark, DelawareAges 18 years+ - NCT07055178Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety during vasectomy
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a vasectomy can help lower pain and anxiety. It compares VR with standard care to see which works better for patients.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+ - NCT06988696Recruiting
Heated socks during bladder tumor surgery to prevent hypothermia
This study tests whether wearing heated socks during bladder tumor surgery helps keep your body temperature stable and your vital signs normal. Patients who are comfortable with heated socks and meet other health criteria may join.
Samsun, Atakum/SamsunAges 20–90 - NCT07048002Recruiting
Silent brain infarct and cognitive decline after heart surgery
This trial tests a bundle of interventions to prevent silent brain infarctions (small 'silent' strokes) and thinking problems after heart or blood vessel surgery with a heart-lung machine. If you are 60 or older and having such surgery, this study may help protect your brain health.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT07048522Recruiting
Nimodipine before bowel cancer surgery
This trial tests if giving nimodipine before and after surgery for bowel cancer can help improve recovery and reduce pain. It may be a good fit if you meet the age and health requirements.
Pátrai, AchaeaAges 18–75 - NCT07026149RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation, chemotherapy (SOX), and two targeted drugs (apatinib and camrelizumab) before and after surgery for stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT04850729Recruiting
Study links surgery medicines to the stomach tumor environment
This trial looks at how medicines given around the time of stomach cancer surgery may change the “tumor microenvironment,” which is the biology around the tumor. It may help doctors better understand which perioperative treatments work best for locally advanced, operable stomach cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07023315RecruitingPhase 3
Study of cadonilimab plus SOX before and after surgery for stomach cancer
This trial tests if adding the drug cadonilimab to standard chemotherapy (SOX) before and after surgery can help treat stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes for patients.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07022951Recruiting
Million Anesthesia Cases Study on Preoperative Fasting
This study looks at how fasting before anesthesia affects recovery for people having procedures. Researchers want to understand what happens to patients when they have nothing to eat or drink before anesthesia.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07017283Recruiting
Comparing two sedation methods for older adults having ERCP
This study compares two ways of keeping you comfortable and safe during an ERCP procedure: deeper sedation with a breathing tube versus deep sedation without a breathing tube. It aims to find which method causes fewer side effects in older adults.
Hangzhou, ZhijiangAges 60 years+ - NCT07012850Enrolling by invitation
MRI for dental and facial injury evaluation
This study uses MRI instead of CT or X-ray to look at injuries to teeth, mouth, and face. It might help find a safer way to image your injury without radiation.
Zurich, Canton of ZurichAges Any age - NCT06987903Recruiting
Exercise and breathing program before weight-loss surgery
This trial tests if a program of physical exercise and breathing exercises before bariatric surgery helps patients recover better. It is for people having surgery at the Álvaro Cunqueiro Hospital in Vigo.
Vigo, PontevedraAges 18–69 - NCT06989229Recruiting
Nutritional care before and after joint replacement surgery
This trial tests if special nutritional support before and after hip or knee replacement helps you recover faster. It is for people having planned (not emergency) surgery.
Brno, CzechiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06968936Recruiting
Long-term outcomes of pre-surgery iron therapy
This study looks at long-term results of giving iron before major heart surgery to people with low iron levels. It aims to see if this treatment helps recovery and outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–85 - NCT06857981Recruiting
Prepare for Your Surgery: A Program for Frail Patients
This trial is for people who are frail and planning to have elective surgery in at least 4 weeks. It focuses on a program to help you prepare for your surgery, so you may have a better recovery.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT06960577RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative durvalumab with chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy before and after bladder removal surgery can improve outcomes for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It aims to see if this combination is more effective than chemotherapy alone.
ChermsideAges 18 years+ - NCT06954857Recruiting
Laryngeal mask placement in elderly patients
This trial tests a new way to place a breathing tube (laryngeal mask) using pressure monitoring to reduce side effects in older patients during surgery. It may help if you are 60 or older and having planned surgery that lasts 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 60 years+ - NCT06962007Recruiting
Jaw clenching after sugammadex for muscle relaxation reversal
This trial tests whether a drug called sugammadex, which reverses muscle relaxation from anesthesia, might cause jaw clenching in some people. The study will watch for this effect during routine surgery to better understand the risk.
Iksan, Jeonbuk-doAges 19–70 - NCT05714007RecruitingPhase 4
Iron infusion for anemia after spinal deformity surgery
This trial looks at whether a specific iron infusion (ferric derisomaltose) can help treat anemia after spinal deformity surgery. You may be eligible if your blood counts show anemia soon after surgery and it’s likely due to iron deficiency.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06938581Recruiting
ERAS Recovery Steps for Breast-Conserving Surgery
This study tests a set of recovery steps called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) for people having breast-conserving surgery. The goal is to help you heal faster, feel more comfortable, and get back to your normal life sooner.
Omaha, NebraskaAges 19 years+ - 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
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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.