Clinical trials
Postoperative Analgesia clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative analgesia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 171 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06968065Recruiting
Pain control after minimally invasive heart surgery: nerve block vs wound injection
This study compares two ways to manage pain after minimally invasive heart surgery: a nerve block injection near the ribs or injecting numbing medicine into the wound. The goal is to find which method works better for reducing pain and your need for painkillers.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT06507345Recruiting
Non-opioid pain relief after breast surgery
This trial tests whether non-opioid pain medicines can effectively control pain after mastectomy or lumpectomy, allowing you to go home the same day without needing strong opioids.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06935708RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing morphine to epidural pain relief for colon surgery
This study compares two pain relief methods—morphine given through a spinal needle versus pain medicine delivered through a tiny tube in the back—after colorectal cancer surgery. It aims to see which approach works better for controlling pain.
SplitAges 18–80 - NCT06821516Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for hip replacement pain
This study compares two different nerve block techniques to manage pain after a total hip replacement. The goal is to find out which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
Istanbul, Türki̇yeAges 18 years+ - NCT07658521Enrolling by invitation
Nerve blocks for pain after heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether adding two numbing injections (nerve blocks) to standard care provides better pain relief after heart bypass surgery. It is for adults having planned surgery and compares pain scores and recovery.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18–75 - NCT07720739Recruiting
Adding morphine to a spine block for belly surgery pain
This study tests whether adding a small dose of morphine to a numbing injection near the spine (called erector spinae plane block) provides better pain relief after midline belly surgery. It may help reduce the need for other pain medicines and improve recovery.
SohagAges 18–60 - NCT07709598RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
HL-1186 for pain after abdominal surgery
This study tests a new painkiller called HL-1186 for people having abdominal surgery. If you qualify and enroll, you will receive the drug after surgery to see if it safely helps reduce your pain better than a placebo (a pill with no medicine).
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07699601RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing a pain tablet after orthopedic surgery
This trial tests an investigational tablet called HL-1186 for controlling pain after orthopedic surgery. It explores whether the drug can safely reduce moderate to severe pain when given after the procedure.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT07386327Recruiting
Comparing diluted bupivacaine for arm surgery nerve block
This trial tests whether mixing the numbing medicine bupivacaine with sugar water (dextrose) or salt water (saline) affects how well a nerve block works for upper arm surgery. The goal is to find which mixture provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
SakaryaAges 18–65 - NCT07370428Recruiting
Numbing injection for pain relief after lower back surgery
This study tests whether an ultrasound-guided numbing injection near the hip area can provide better pain relief after lower back surgery. If you qualify, you may receive this injection to help control pain after your operation.
BursaAges 18–65 - NCT07051109Recruiting
Dual-chamber pain pump for recovery after weight-loss surgery
This trial tests a dual-chamber patient-controlled pain pump after weight-loss surgery. It may help women have better pain relief and recovery.
Seongnam-si, Gyunggi-doAges 19–65 - NCT07441421Recruiting
Improved pain relief for brain tumor surgery
This study tests a combination of pain-relief methods given before, during, and after brain surgery to see if they better control pain and help you recover with fewer side effects. It's for adults having surgery to remove a brain tumor.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT03489499Recruiting
Genetic testing study of pain after planned surgery
This study looks at whether genetic differences can help predict how much pain you may have after an elective (planned) operation. If you qualify, you may be asked to give consent and share information so researchers can compare pain experiences across people.
BernAges 18 years+ - NCT07577869Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain relief after knee replacement
This trial tests two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) around the knee to help manage pain after total knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if these injections reduce pain and improve recovery compared to standard pain treatment.
Kayseri, KocasinanAges 18–80 - NCT07513740Recruiting
Pain relief methods for hip fracture surgery
This trial compares two different nerve-block techniques (pain-relief injections) to see which one works better for patients having surgery to repair a broken hip. Both methods numb the area around the hip so you feel less pain during and after surgery.
Erzincan, Merkez/TürkiyeAges 18–75 - NCT07480278Recruiting
Pain relief after back surgery: two injections compared
This trial tests two different injection methods to see which one provides better pain relief after lower back surgery. If you are having a microdiscectomy, this study may help determine the best way to manage your post-operative pain.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–65 - NCT06845215Recruiting
Pain block comparison for abdominoplasty recovery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (TAP and ESP) to see which provides better pain relief after tummy tuck surgery. Both are injections near the abdominal muscles that numb the area, and you'll also have a patient-controlled pain pump.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges Any age - NCT07452120Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for pain after hip surgery
This trial studies two different nerve block methods to see which provides better pain relief after hip replacement surgery. If you are having hip surgery and want to help find the best way to manage pain, this study may be for you.
Sivas, SivasAges 18 years+ - NCT07310953Recruiting
Using new pain scales to guide rescue pain medicine after surgery
This trial tests if a simple pain scale (the NVS and PFAS) can help doctors better decide when to give extra pain medicine after surgery. It may help control pain more quickly and effectively after a procedure called VATS.
VigoAges 18 years+ - NCT07527065Enrolling by invitation
Pain Relief Methods for Hernia Surgery Recovery
This study compares two different nerve-blocking injection techniques to help manage pain after open inguinal hernia repair surgery. The goal is to determine which method works better to keep you comfortable during recovery.
ÇorumAges 18–65 - NCT06087510RecruitingPhase 4
Different doses of esketamine and dexmedetomidine for pain after scoliosis surgery
This trial tests two different doses of esketamine and dexmedetomidine to see which provides better pain relief after scoliosis correction surgery. It aims to improve your recovery and long-term outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06271265RecruitingPhase 1
Testing EXPAREL for pain after heart surgery in children
This study tests a long-acting pain medicine (EXPAREL) given during heart surgery to see how it works in young children. The goal is to help control pain after surgery with fewer side effects.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges birth–6 years - NCT07331441Recruiting
Nerve block for pain relief after major upper abdominal surgery
This trial tests a nerve block given near the ribs to see if it reduces pain after surgeries like gastric, liver, gallbladder, or pancreatic surgery. It may help you need less pain medicine after the operation.
ShanghaiAges 18–85 - NCT07504705Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for pain after gallbladder surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (intertransverse process block and erector spinae plane block) to see which provides better pain relief after gallbladder removal surgery using small incisions (laparoscopic cholecystectomy).
Konya, KonyaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative analgesia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 171 recruiting postoperative analgesia 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 postoperative analgesia 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 postoperative analgesia 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.
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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.