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
- NCT07493876Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after surgery for peritoneal cancer
This trial tests a special recovery program after surgery for cancer that has spread to the lining of the belly. The program aims to help you heal faster and feel better after the procedure.
Candiolo, TurinAges 18 years+ - NCT07504549Recruiting
ERAS care plan for children having intestinal surgery
This trial is testing a special care plan (ERAS) to help children recover faster after planned intestinal surgery. The plan includes steps like better pain control and earlier feeding, and it is used only in certain pediatric surgery centers.
Wroclaw, Lower Silesian VoivodeshipAges birth–17 years - NCT07505758Recruiting
Recovery after surgery in adults 80 and older
This study looks at how well adults aged 80 or older recover after planned surgery that requires an overnight hospital stay. The goal is to understand recovery using a simple questionnaire.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 80 years+ - NCT07510269Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain control during mastectomy
This study tests two different numbing shots for the chest wall to see which one provides better pain relief during and after mastectomy surgery.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–75 - NCT07524998Recruiting
Surgery outcomes for complex heart defects across ages
This study tracks how children and adults with complex heart defects fare after surgery. Researchers want to understand what surgical techniques work best at different ages and how patients recover long-term.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT07571551RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and targeted drug treatment for kidney cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy and targeted drugs (called IO/TKI) given before and after surgery for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a type of kidney cancer). The goal is to shrink tumors and improve survival outcomes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–80 - NCT07589348Recruiting
Brain Function After Gynecologic Surgery
This study measures whether women experience changes in thinking and memory after having gynecologic surgery (removal of uterus and/or ovaries). Researchers want to understand how anesthesia and surgery affect the brain and identify who might be at risk.
İzmit, KocaeliAges 18 years+ - NCT07607990Recruiting
Rectal Indomethacin to Prevent Catheter Discomfort After Prostate Surgery
This study tests whether a special suppository (indomethacin, a pain-relieving medication) placed in the rectum can reduce bladder catheter discomfort after laparoscopic prostate removal surgery. If it works, it could help patients recover more comfortably.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT07609615Recruiting
Pneumoperitoneum pressure and lung changes during gallbladder surgery
This study examines how different air pressures used during minimally invasive gallbladder removal surgery affect the lungs. Researchers will use ultrasound to monitor lung changes and help improve surgery safety.
İzmit, KocaeliAges 18–65 - NCT07643610Recruiting
Heart Failure Crisis Registry Study
This registry collects information from patients admitted to the hospital with cardiogenic shock—a serious condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to the body. Doctors will gather data to better understand what happens to these patients and how to improve their care.
Basel, Canton of Basel-CityAges 18 years+ - NCT07650708RecruitingPhase 4
Eye Dryness After LASIK Surgery With a New Dry Eye Treatment
This study tests whether a new eye lubricant called Miebo, given before LASIK vision correction surgery, reduces dry eye symptoms afterward. If you have mild-to-moderate dry eyes and need LASIK, this trial may help you stay more comfortable during your recovery.
Bozeman, MontanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07662317Recruiting
Heart surgery recovery registry study
This study collects information from people having heart surgery to help doctors learn more about recovery. If you are scheduled for surgery during the study period, you may be able to join.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges Any age - NCT07662733Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep and less pain after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if acupuncture given before and after surgery can help patients sleep better and have less chronic pain after a lung cancer operation. You may join if you are having a specific type of lung cancer surgery, are in good general health, and do not have severe sleep problems already.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07671625Recruiting
Prehabilitation program for esophageal or gastric cancer
This trial tests a comprehensive program that includes exercise, nutrition, and psychological support before and after surgery for patients with locally advanced esophageal or gastric cancer. It aims to improve recovery and outcomes.
BrnoAges 18 years+ - NCT07545538Enrolling by invitation
Carbohydrate Drink Before Surgery to Help Kids Recover
This study tests whether drinking a special carbohydrate solution before surgery helps children's bodies handle the stress of the operation better and recover more smoothly. The drink may reduce complications related to blood sugar control after surgery.
Yogyakarta, Special Region of YogyakartaAges 2–16 - NCT07537205Enrolling by invitation
Nurse-led preparation program for liver cancer surgery
This study tests whether a personalized preparation program led by nurses before liver cancer surgery helps patients recover better and have fewer complications. The program is designed specifically for people scheduled to have part of their liver removed.
Shanghai, XuhuiAges 18–84 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06889077Enrolling by invitation
QR code learning tool for nursing students
This study tests if QR codes in perioperative education materials help second-year nursing students learn better. You might join if you are a second-year nursing student at Gülhane Nursing Faculty.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT06849466Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Perioperative dexmedetomidine for chronic pain after lung surgery
This study tests whether giving the medication dexmedetomidine during and after surgery can prevent long-term pain after a thoracoscopic lung resection. If you are scheduled for this type of lung surgery, you may be able to join and help see if this drug makes recovery less painful over time.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06765655Enrolling by invitation
Blood sugar monitoring during surgery to prevent infections
This trial checks if monitoring and treating blood sugar levels during long surgeries can lower the risk of infections and other problems afterward. It is for adults having any surgery expected to last 2 hours or more.
Albany, New YorkAges 18 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 - 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
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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.