Clinical trials
Post Operative Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting post operative pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 198 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07764666Enrolling by invitation
Cooling rinse for molar pain after root canal treatment
This study tests whether using a chilled saline rinse during a root canal treatment can reduce pain after the procedure. It compares two standard rinses, with and without cooling, to see which is more comfortable.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 15–40 - NCT07541040Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Breast Surgery Pain Relief
This trial tests two different nerve-block techniques to reduce pain after breast surgery. The study compares a serratus block with an ESP block—both are injections of numbing medication near nerves—to see which works better for managing pain without heavy opioid use.
İzmit, KocaeliAges 18–65 - NCT07655349Recruiting
Comparing two ways to attach gum grafts after surgery
This study tests if using small titanium tacks to hold a gum graft in place causes less pain than the usual stitches. It might help people who need more attached gum around their teeth.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT06977009Recruiting
Does tooth grinding relief help with post-dental pain?
This study tests whether reducing a tooth's contact with its opposite tooth before root canal treatment can lower pain after the procedure. It's for people with a dead nerve in a back molar that needs a crown.
Amman, Amman GovernorateAges 18–70 - NCT06719180RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief after a hysterectomy
This study tests if numbing the top of the vagina (vaginal cuff) with a local anesthetic can reduce the need for pain medicine after a hysterectomy done by laparoscopy (small cuts in the belly). If you are having this surgery for a non-cancerous condition or cancer, you may be able to join.
Flushing, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07370129Enrolling by invitation
Numbing injection for pain after tonsil surgery
This study tests a numbing injection near a nerve in your nose to see if it can reduce pain and help you recover faster after tonsillectomy. It is a non-drug approach that may offer an alternative to strong pain medicines.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 12 years+ - NCT06843174RecruitingPhase 4
Methadone for pain during and after spine surgery
This trial tests if giving a single dose of methadone right before and during spine surgery can help manage pain better. If it works, you might need fewer other pain medicines after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–65 - NCT06869967Recruiting
Pain Control After Ear Surgery (Mastoidectomy)
This study tests a pain-blocking injection to reduce pain after a specific type of ear surgery (mastoidectomy). It may help you feel less pain after your operation.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06800209RecruitingPhase 2
Pain Reprocessing Therapy for ongoing knee pain after replacement
This study tests if Pain Reprocessing Therapy can help reduce knee pain that continues 3 months after a knee replacement. It uses a telehealth approach so you can participate from home.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18 years+ - NCT07738770Recruiting
Comparing two numbing techniques for pain relief after mastectomy
This trial tests two different numbing injections to see which one works better for pain after breast cancer surgery. If you are having a mastectomy, you may be able to join and help find a better way to manage pain.
Jakarta, DKI JakartaAges 18–60 - NCT04371445RecruitingPhase 4
Dextenza drops after eye surgery to reduce post-op pain
This trial studies whether Dextenza (a steroid pain-relief eye insert) can improve comfort after a specific type of retina surgery (pars plana vitrectomy). It looks at people getting surgery for conditions like macular hole, epiretinal membrane, or vitreomacular traction.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07275710Recruiting
Alprazolam for tooth pain after root canal
This trial tests if adding alprazolam (a mild anti-anxiety medicine) to standard painkillers can better manage pain after a root canal. It aims to find a more effective way to control post-procedure discomfort.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–60 - NCT05131178Recruiting
Study for pain control after C-section
This trial looks at how to reduce pain after a C-section (cesarean delivery). You may be able to join if you’re having a scheduled or urgent C-section and can use the planned pain-control method.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–50 - NCT05146778Recruiting
Opioid-free anesthesia to reduce long-term post-mastectomy pain
This study tests whether a pain-control approach without opioids (strong pain medicines) can lower persistent pain after mastectomy. It may help people avoid long-term pain and opioid side effects.
SeoulAges 19–80 - NCT05278494Recruiting
Dextromethorphan to reduce pain after knee replacement
This trial studies whether dextromethorphan (a medicine sometimes used for cough) can reduce pain after total knee replacement surgery. If you’re having this operation and meet safety criteria, it may help improve how you feel during recovery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05382962Recruiting
Using an app to help teens cope with post-surgery pain
This trial tests whether a phone app (iCanCope) can help teens better manage pain after surgery for scoliosis or certain chest conditions (pectus carinatum/excavatum). If you’re having one of these surgeries soon, the app may help with coping and day-to-day comfort after the operation.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12–18 - NCT05534945Recruiting
Finds the best epidural pain dose after laparotomy surgery
This study tests different doses of epidural pain medicine to see what works best for pain control after laparotomy surgery. You might benefit from carefully tailored pain relief, but you must meet safety and communication requirements.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–85 - NCT05754190Recruiting
Smartphone study of mood and symptoms in people with pain
This study uses a smartphone app to track daily pain and mood changes over about 4 months. It’s meant to learn patterns that could help better understand how mood and pain affect each other.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT05795478Recruiting
Oxycodone plus pregabalin for long-term pain after spinal surgery
This trial studies whether taking oxycodone together with pregabalin (both pain medicines) can reduce chronic pain that can linger after spinal surgery. If you qualify, you may be asked to rate your pain and complete questionnaires during recovery.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05920200Recruiting
Study of hernia repair results by hernia location
This study looks at how different hernia repairs turn out depending on where the hernia is in the body. It uses existing medical records to understand which factors may influence recovery or outcomes after surgery.
Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad OblastAges 18–90 - NCT05920382Recruiting
Radiofrequency treatment for long-term knee pain after knee surgery
This trial studies whether a radiofrequency procedure can reduce chronic knee pain after knee replacement surgery. It may help people who still have bothersome pain between 6 months and 5 years after their operation, as long as their pain pattern and medications are stable.
Barcelona, CataloniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05953766RecruitingPhase 2
Nerve block versus sham block after hysterectomy
This trial compares a targeted pain-relief injection near the lower back (a “nerve block”) to a sham (placebo-like) procedure during recovery from a total laparoscopic hysterectomy. It aims to see whether the real block reduces post-operative pain.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT05973045Recruiting
Warm or cool fluid during hysteroscopy: comfort and safety
This study looks at whether the temperature of the fluid used during hysteroscopy affects image quality, risk of low blood sodium, and pain after the procedure. It may help find a safer, more comfortable way to do hysteroscopy for certain uterine growths.
IzmirAges 18–65 - NCT06001502Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety after heart bypass surgery
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles after heart bypass surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety. If you are having a planned CABG and have no major vision, hearing, or other health issues, you may be eligible.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for post operative pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 198 recruiting post operative pain 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 post operative pain 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 post operative pain 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.