Clinical trials
Perioperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting perioperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 336 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07283783Recruiting
Wellness program for Black surgical patients
This trial tests a wellness program designed for Black patients having surgery. The program aims to help with depression and anxiety before and after the operation.
St Louis, MissouriAges 60 years+ - NCT07291921Recruiting
Blood tests before and after lung cancer surgery
This study looks at changes in small molecules, genetic material, and other markers in the blood before and after lung cancer surgery. The goal is to develop a simple blood test to monitor patients over time and see if the cancer comes back.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07308756RecruitingPhase 4
Study on two drugs for better recovery after surgery
This trial tests if giving two medicines, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, during and after surgery can help you feel better and recover more comfortably. It is for adults having general anesthesia for at least one hour who will use a patient-controlled pain pump afterward.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07314723RecruitingPhase 2
New drug combo before & after surgery for bladder cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two drugs—9MW2821 (an antibody-drug conjugate) and Toripalimab (an immunotherapy)—given before and after surgery for muscle-invasive or high-risk urothelial cancer that has not spread. The goal is to see if this combined treatment can improve outcomes.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT07314762Recruiting
Support for elderly patients before, during, and after surgery
This trial looks at how to better care for older adults (65+) who are having surgery. It aims to improve their experience and recovery during the time leading up to, during, and after their procedure.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT07323940Recruiting
Can brain waves during surgery predict delirium after?
This study looks at whether brain activity patterns during your surgery can predict confusion or delirium after the operation. It may help doctors better prevent postoperative confusion in older adults.
HaikouAges 65 years+ - NCT07339202Recruiting
Timing of dialysis before surgery for kidney failure
This study looks at the best timing for dialysis before planned surgery in people with kidney failure. It aims to find out if changing when you have dialysis can improve recovery and reduce complications.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT05429970Recruiting
Reducing stress before ovarian cancer surgery with two medicines
This study tests whether giving two commonly used medicines before surgery—one that can lower stress on the body (a beta-blocker) and one that reduces inflammation (a COX-2 inhibitor)—can improve outcomes compared with standard care. It’s for people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who are having open surgery.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05977556Recruiting
Prehabilitation before surgery for older, frail adults
This study tests a 'prehabilitation' program — gentle exercise and health support before surgery — to see if it can help older adults feel stronger and less frail before going into a planned operation. It is for people 50+ who are a bit frail but can still walk.
EdmontonAges 50 years+ - NCT07391683Recruiting
Heart failure support before heart surgery
This trial tests if special remote care before heart surgery can improve recovery for people with heart failure. You will have regular check-ins by video or phone to help manage your health before your operation.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT00493688Recruiting
Tracking energy changes during surgery in esophageal or lung cancer
This study looks at how your body uses energy during surgery and whether those patterns relate to how well you do after surgery. It may help doctors better predict outcomes for people with newly diagnosed esophageal or lung cancer who are preparing for treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02124499Recruiting
Study links genes to complications after scheduled surgery
This study looks at how certain genetic differences may affect the risk of complications and recovery outcomes after surgery. It may help doctors understand who is more likely to have problems around the time of an operation.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT02800395Recruiting
Study links brain changes to diet and blood markers in Alzheimer’s
This study looks at how diet-related and blood “stress” markers relate to how thinking and memory decline over time in people with Alzheimer’s. It may help researchers find useful biomarkers to better track progression and guide future care.
Pierre-BéniteAges 55 years+ - NCT04880265Recruiting
Study heart rhythm changes after open-heart surgery
This study looks at how often and how long an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) happens after planned open-heart surgery. It aims to better understand the “burden” of this rhythm problem, which could help improve care for future patients.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 20–90 - NCT07675993Recruiting
Sleep and anesthesia in non-heart surgery
This study looks at how sleep problems before surgery affect the amount of anesthesia needed and how well you recover after non-cardiac surgery. The goal is to help doctors personalize care for better recovery.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–65 - NCT07417449Recruiting
Dutasteride before prostate laser surgery and recovery outcomes
This study looks at whether taking dutasteride for at least 6 months before prostate laser surgery affects surgery results and recovery. It includes men having a specific type of prostate surgery called HoLEP.
Ankara, UniversitelerAges 40–80 - NCT07422974Recruiting
Surgery results after pre-treatment for colorectal cancer
This study looks at how well patients recover from colorectal cancer surgery, comparing those who had chemotherapy or radiation before surgery to those who did not. The goal is to understand if pre-treatment affects surgical outcomes.
OsijekAges 18 years+ - NCT07439991Recruiting
Study of blood clot risks after lung cancer surgery
This study looks at why some people develop blood clots after lung cancer surgery. By tracking your recovery for 30 days, researchers hope to find better ways to predict and prevent clots in the future.
Changchun, JilinAges 18 years+ - NCT07442552Recruiting
Studying sepsis risk after major abdominal surgery
This trial looks at genetic markers to better predict sepsis after major abdominal surgery. It may help find patients at higher risk so they can be treated earlier.
Bucharest, Sector 2Ages 18 years+ - NCT07442812Recruiting
Dexamethasone: pill vs. IV for knee replacement recovery
This trial compares two ways of giving dexamethasone (a strong anti-inflammatory) for people having knee replacement surgery. One group gets a pill and the other gets an IV. The goal is to see which method works better for pain, swelling, and recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 50–80 - NCT07452003Recruiting
Immunotherapy plus chemo before and after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests a new combination of an immunotherapy drug (QL1706) plus chemotherapy given before and after surgery for people with certain stages of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The goal is to see if this approach helps shrink the tumor and improves outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07672860RecruitingPhase 2
UDCA to protect kidneys during partial nephrectomy
This clinical trial is testing whether a medicine called ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) can help protect the kidneys during partial nephrectomy (removing only the tumor while keeping the healthy part of the kidney). It is for people with early-stage kidney tumors who will have temporary interruption of blood flow to the kidney during surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07488468Recruiting
Shortening fasting before planned surgery
This trial tests a program to reduce how long patients must fast before elective surgery. Shorter fasting may make patients more comfortable and could help recovery.
GiessenAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for perioperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 336 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.