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
- NCT06630130RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery and drug therapy for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests whether combining different drugs before and after surgery can help people with locally advanced stomach cancer that can't be removed right away. The goal is to see which combination works best to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes.
SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT05893342Recruiting
Checking frailty during surgery in older adults
This study looks at “frailty,” or how well the body may handle stress, around the time of surgery in people age 65 and older. It may help doctors better understand who is at higher risk and how to plan care around surgery.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 65 years+ - NCT06610240Enrolling by invitation
Treatment outcomes for early-stage lung cancer after pre-surgery therapy
This trial looks at how well different treatments work before surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). It aims to help doctors understand which pre-surgery therapies lead to the best outcomes.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT06575842Recruiting
Accuracy of glucose monitors during surgery in youth with type 1 diabetes
This trial tests how well continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) work during surgery and hospital stays in young people with type 1 diabetes. It aims to make sure these devices give accurate readings when they are most needed.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 2–26 - NCT06565052Recruiting
Exercise and nutrition before rectal cancer surgery study
This trial tests whether a personalized exercise and nutrition program before rectal cancer surgery can help you recover faster and have fewer complications. If you are not very active right now, you may be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06023069Recruiting
Walking test before surgery and recovery after
This study checks how well you can walk before your planned surgery and whether that affects how quickly you recover afterward.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06510010RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus H. pylori treatment for advanced stomach cancer
This trial tests whether adding H. pylori bacteria treatment to standard chemotherapy (before and after surgery) can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach cancer. It combines oxaliplatin and S-1 chemo with antibiotics to clear the infection.
GuangzhouAges 18–75 - NCT06452147Recruiting
Anesthesia types for preventing confusion after hip surgery in older adults
This study looks at different ways to give anesthesia during hip surgery to help older patients think and remember better afterward. It may help prevent confusion or memory problems that sometimes happen after surgery.
Dongyang, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT06423716RecruitingPhase 4
Duloxetine to reduce opioid use after knee replacement
This study tests whether taking the pain medication duloxetine before and after knee replacement surgery can reduce the need for opioid painkillers. It may help patients manage pain with fewer side effects from strong narcotics.
Toronto, OntarioAges 50 years+ - NCT06425406Recruiting
Preventing low oxygen in children during anesthesia with HFNC
This trial tests whether a special oxygen device (HFNC) can prevent low oxygen levels in children during anesthesia. It is for children aged 2-10 who are generally healthy and having surgery.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 2–10 - NCT06436560Enrolling by invitation
Support for transgender and non-binary people seeking vaginoplasty
This study tests a virtual peer support program for transgender and non-binary people who are planning to have vaginoplasty. It aims to see if talking with a trained peer can help with the process.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06349317RecruitingPhase 2
Radiation, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy before surgery for liver cancer with portal vein tumor thrombus
This trial tests whether combining radiation (IMRT) with two drugs—camrelizumab (an immunotherapy) and apatinib (a targeted therapy)—before surgery can help people with liver cancer that has spread to the main blood vessel of the liver (portal vein). The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve surgical outcomes.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT06257407Recruiting
Managing bleeding during and after liver transplant
This trial studies how doctors manage bleeding before, during, and after liver transplant surgery. The goal is to improve safety and outcomes for people receiving a new liver.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT06229483RecruitingPhase 3
Does tranexamic acid reduce bleeding during brain tumor surgery?
This study tests whether a medication called tranexamic acid (TXA) given during brain tumor surgery can reduce bleeding. If you are having a standard craniotomy for a tumor and don’t have certain health risks, you may be eligible.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 18–80 - NCT06215326Recruiting
Short-term exercise before lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if doing exercise before lung cancer surgery can help people with moderate-to-high risk. Participants will exercise for a short period to see if it improves their recovery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06123715RecruitingPhase 2
Vitamin C to reduce pain after knee replacement
This study tests whether taking vitamin C before and after knee replacement surgery can reduce long-term pain. You may be eligible if you are having knee replacement for osteoarthritis and are generally healthy.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT06118034RecruitingPhase 3
Colchicine for heart surgery recovery
This study tests whether the drug colchicine can reduce inflammation and protect organs during and after planned heart surgery. It may help people recover better.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 50–80 - NCT06083480RecruitingPhase 4
Reducing stress to prevent long-term pain after knee replacement
This trial tests if lowering oxidative stress (damage from natural body processes) during knee replacement surgery can prevent chronic pain afterward. It may help people with osteoarthritis who have moderate to severe pain before surgery.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 50 years+ - NCT06077422Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing two pain blocks for heart surgery recovery
This trial compares two types of pain blocks (Exparel vs. Marcaine) given during heart surgery to see which one provides better pain relief. If you are scheduled for a heart surgery through a small or full chest incision, you may be able to join.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06054802Enrolling by invitation
Sleep and pain after spine surgery in teens
This study looks at how sleep quality before and after spine surgery affects pain recovery. It uses text messages to check in with participants, so a mobile device is needed.
Columbus, OhioAges 10–18 - NCT06001658RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo plus immunotherapy before and after surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) and an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) given before and after surgery for people with bile duct or gallbladder cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if this approach helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT05993923Recruiting
Geriatric team support for seniors having colorectal cancer surgery
This study tests whether a team of specialists (including a geriatric doctor) can help people aged 70+ recover better after colorectal cancer surgery. The goal is to see if this approach improves your daily functioning and independence after the operation.
Nîmes, FranceAges 70 years+ - NCT05977998RecruitingPhase 2
Paclitaxel given during surgery for stomach cancer spread to the belly
This trial studies whether adding paclitaxel chemotherapy around the time of surgery can improve outcomes for people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneum). It targets cancers confirmed by testing of belly fluid or by laparoscopy/laparotomy, and may help by treating cancer cells right at the time of surgery.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT05967182RecruitingPhase 2
Pembrolizumab plus chemo before or around liver surgery
This trial tests whether pembrolizumab combined with gemcitabine and cisplatin given around the time of surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk, potentially operable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer in the liver). It may help by strengthening the immune system while also treating the cancer with chemotherapy.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+
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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.