Clinical trials
Perioperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting perioperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 338 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05931068Recruiting
Measuring energy use during major liver surgery
This study looks at how much energy your body uses during major liver surgery by measuring breathing and metabolism. It may help doctors better plan care around surgery and understand how your body responds.
MaastrichtAges 18 years+ - NCT05935358RecruitingPhase 4
Nuwiq added around surgery for people with hemophilia A
This Phase 4 study looks at how well Nuwiq works to manage bleeding risk around the time of major elective surgery in people with severe hemophilia A who already take emicizumab to prevent bleeds. It may help your surgical team plan safer blood-clotting support during and after surgery.
Dallas, TexasAges 12 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06031285RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative immunotherapy plus TACE-HAIC for liver cancer with portal vein tumor thrombus
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (sintilimab), a targeted anti-angiogenic drug (bevacizumab biosimilar), and liver-directed therapies (TACE-HAIC) before and after surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma that has spread to the portal vein. The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes for patients with advanced but resectable liver cancer.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06056336RecruitingPhase 2
Perioperative tislelizumab plus chemo for esophageal cancer
This trial tests whether giving tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) along with chemotherapy before and after surgery can help people with a type of esophageal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this combination improves outcomes for patients whose cancer is in the chest and can be removed with surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - 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+ - 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 - NCT06118229Recruiting
Wearable devices for recovery after lung cancer surgery
This study tests if wearing a smart watch or fitness tracker can help doctors monitor your recovery after lung cancer surgery. If you are having surgery for lung cancer, participating may give your care team more information to track your health.
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+ - NCT06139692RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing light sedation during clot removal for stroke
This study compares two types of light sedation (medication to help you relax) during a procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain after a stroke. The goal is to find which sedation method helps patients recover better.
Nanjing, None SelectedAges 18 years+ - NCT06155383RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery and immunotherapy combo for stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of three drugs (Disitamab Vedotin, Toripalimab, and XELOX) given before and after surgery for gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment helps shrink the tumor and prevent it from coming back.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06164314Recruiting
Calming medicine during brain tumor surgery
This trial tests if a calming medicine (dexmedetomidine) given during and after brain tumor surgery can help prevent confusion or delirium afterwards.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06186089Recruiting
How stomach surgery affects gut bacteria and your thinking
This study looks at how having stomach cancer surgery changes your gut bacteria and thinking abilities. Researchers want to understand if these changes affect memory or brain function after the operation.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 40–80 - NCT06198400Recruiting
Dye test for blood flow after pancreas surgery
This trial uses a special dye to check blood flow in the remaining part of your pancreas after surgery. It helps doctors see if the tissue is getting enough blood, which can improve healing and reduce complications.
Prague, Czech RepublicAges 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 - 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+ - NCT06296563RecruitingPhase 2
Testing adebrelimab, apatinib, and HAIC for bile duct cancer
This trial tests if adding a combination of immunotherapy (adebrelimab), a targeted drug (apatinib), and chemotherapy into the liver artery (HAIC) before and after surgery can help people with resectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer). The goal is to see if this approach improves outcomes.
Jinan, ShandongAges 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 - NCT06424080Recruiting
Laparoscopic vs. robotic partial nephrectomy for kidney tumors
This trial compares two types of minimally invasive surgery—laparoscopic and robotic-assisted—to remove kidney tumors while saving as much healthy kidney tissue as possible. It aims to see which approach leads to better outcomes and recovery for patients with small, early-stage kidney cancers.
Shibīn al Kawm, Menoufia -Ages 18 years+ - NCT06452147Recruiting
Anesthesia and brain health after hip surgery in older adults
This trial is testing different types of anesthesia to see how they affect brain function (memory, thinking) after hip fracture surgery in older adults. It aims to find the safest approach for elderly patients.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 65 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for perioperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 338 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.