Clinical trials
Post-operative Pain Management clinical trials
Below are recruiting post-operative pain management clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 21 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07745972Recruiting
Pain relief block for gallbladder surgery
This trial tests a numbing injection near the ribs to reduce pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. It may help you recover with less discomfort.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07063602Recruiting
Comparing nerve block methods for pain after lung surgery
This study compares two ways of giving a paravertebral nerve block (an injection near the spine to numb the chest) to control pain after a type of lung surgery called VATS. It aims to find the best approach for reducing pain and the need for stronger pain medicines.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 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 - 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+ - NCT06350409Recruiting
Opioid use after surgery in teens
This study looks at how teens aged 12–17 use opioids after a scheduled surgery. It aims to understand outcomes and help improve pain management.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 12–17 - NCT07095556Recruiting
Laser therapy to help gums heal after tooth extraction
This trial tests whether a special laser treatment can help your gums heal better after a tooth is removed and the socket is prepared for a future dental implant. If you're having a tooth pulled and bone preservation, this laser might speed up healing and reduce pain.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07680998Recruiting
Pain monitor device for recovery after day surgery
This trial tests a device that monitors pain and recovery after outpatient surgery. It may help manage pain more safely and improve your comfort after you go home.
Nîmes, GardAges 18 years+ - NCT07281118Recruiting
Nerve freezing for pain after double lung transplant
This trial tests a procedure called intercostal cryoanalgesia, which freezes nerves in the chest to reduce pain after a double lung transplant. It may help you feel less pain and use fewer painkillers after surgery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07485803RecruitingPhase 4
Methadone for pain after knee replacement
This study tests whether methadone, a type of pain medicine, helps control pain better after knee replacement surgery. It is for people who have not used narcotics recently and are otherwise healthy.
Denver, ColoradoAges 21–75 - NCT07215546Enrolling by invitation
Stopping pain after heart surgery with a special chest closure
This trial tests a new device to close the breastbone after open-heart surgery to see if it helps reduce the need for prescription pain medicine. The device is designed to hold the bone together more securely, which may lead to less pain and faster recovery.
Naples, FloridaAges 19–80 - NCT06469177Enrolling by invitation
Pain management app study for joint replacement recovery
This study tests a smartphone tool to help manage pain after hip, knee, or shoulder replacement. It aims to see if using the tool improves your recovery compared to standard care.
Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaAges 19 years+ - NCT06483659RecruitingPhase 2
Oxytocin for pain after minimally invasive hysterectomy
This study tests if giving oxytocin (a natural hormone) through an IV can help reduce pain after a minimally invasive hysterectomy. If you are having this surgery, you may be able to join.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–65 - NCT06676748RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Benzydamine gargle for sore throat after surgery
This trial tests whether a medicated mouthwash or gargle with benzydamine can help prevent a sore throat after surgery. It's for women having surgery with a type of breathing tube called a laryngeal mask airway.
SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT07050277RecruitingPhase 3
Morphine for bladder issues after knee replacement
This study tests whether adding morphine to spinal anesthesia can reduce trouble urinating after a second knee replacement surgery. It may help you avoid needing a catheter after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 21 years+ - NCT04248205RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine to reduce pain after hemorrhoid surgery
This trial tests whether ketamine can lessen pain after hemorrhoidectomy (surgery for severe hemorrhoids). It may help reduce how much pain medicine you need during recovery.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–100 - NCT06952556RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two types of knee blocks for pain after knee surgery
This trial tests if adding an extra nerve block behind the knee (IPACK) to the standard block inside the thigh (adductor canal) provides better pain relief after specific knee surgeries. It aims to help patients recover with less opioid use.
New York, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT05761392Recruiting
App-guided care plan for long-lasting hard-to-treat pain
This trial tests an app-based system to help manage chronic pain using precise treatment planning, including an implanted pain device. It may help by improving follow-up, adjusting care over time, and aiming to reduce pain when usual treatments didn’t work.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT07073846RecruitingPhase 4
Lidocaine and dexmedetomidine for pain after weight-loss surgery
This study tests whether adding two medicines (lidocaine and dexmedetomidine) to your anesthesia during weight-loss surgery can reduce pain, swelling, and stress on the body. It might help you have a smoother recovery.
Mexico City, Mexico CityAges 18–60 - NCT05315596Enrolling by invitation
Tracking pain and recovery answers after surgery
This study checks how patients report pain and recovery over time after surgery. It may help improve how hospitals understand and manage pain after operations.
JenaAges 18 years+ - NCT06819956RecruitingPhase 3
Lower-dose ketorolac for pain in the ICU
This trial tests whether a lower dose of the pain medicine ketorolac can safely control pain for people in the intensive care unit (ICU). If you are in the ICU and have pain, this study might help find a better way to treat it.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT07453498Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after hip replacement
This study tests if a specific nerve block (the psoas sheath block) helps reduce pain after hip replacement surgery. If you are having a hip replacement, you may be able to join and get this extra pain relief.
GalwayAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for post-operative pain management?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 21 recruiting post-operative pain management 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 management 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 management 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.