Clinical trials
Postoperative Analgesia clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative analgesia clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 173 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07123805Recruiting
Acupuncture for knee replacement recovery
This study tests if adding acupuncture before and after knee replacement surgery helps reduce pain and improve recovery. It may be an option for people having planned knee replacement for osteoarthritis.
Pavia, PaviaAges 18 years+ - NCT05906134RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pain control plan after minimally invasive esophagus surgery
This trial tests a pain-control method (using an epidural/nerve pain-block through the back, called neuraxial anesthesia) for people having minimally invasive esophagus removal surgery. It may help reduce pain after surgery and improve comfort during recovery.
Seattle, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT07747623Recruiting
Pain relief options for breast surgery
This study compares two ways of giving pain relief during breast surgery. It aims to find which method controls pain better after the operation.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07805928Recruiting
A guided pain plan after rib remodeling surgery
This study tests a step-by-step pain management plan guided by your pain scores after rib remodeling surgery. The plan uses a mix of medications to reduce pain safely and may help you recover with less discomfort.
BogotáAges 18–55 - NCT07442721Recruiting
Comparing two types of nerve blocks for hip replacement pain
This study compares two different nerve block methods to see which provides better pain relief for people having a partial hip replacement. It will help doctors choose the best way to manage pain after surgery.
El Fayoum Qesm, Faiyum GovernorateAges 50–90 - NCT07070050RecruitingPhase 4
NSAIDs after laparoscopic surgery: continuous or bolus?
This study compares giving NSAID pain relievers continuously through an IV versus as single doses (bolus) after laparoscopic surgery to find which method provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
Moscow, Moscow OblastAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07646249Recruiting
Best breathing support after surgery in the ICU
This study compares different ways of helping patients breathe after surgery while they're being moved to the intensive care unit. Researchers want to find the safest and most effective method for patients who need a breathing tube.
Alessandria, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT07810816Recruiting
Genetic testing for personalized pain relief after surgery
This study looks at how your genes affect your body's response to tramadol, a painkiller given through a pump after surgery. The goal is to see if your genetic makeup influences pain relief and side effects, which could help personalize pain treatment in the future.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06053476Recruiting
Chest tube and pain care after lung surgery for collapsed lung
This study compares two ways to manage the chest tube and pain after surgery for a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). The goal is to find out which approach helps patients recover faster and with less pain.
VeldhovenAges 16 years+ - NCT06949826RecruitingPhase 4
Buprenorphine for pain after ankle fracture surgery
This trial tests if buprenorphine, a non-opioid pain medicine, works well for people who have not used opioids before. After ankle fracture surgery, you would get buprenorphine instead of stronger opioids to see if it controls pain just as well with fewer side effects.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT06379425RecruitingPhase 4
Can pain meds without opioids help you pee sooner after surgery?
This study looks at whether giving a mix of pain medicines (without opioids) before surgery can help you recover faster and avoid needing a catheter after a vaginal repair or sling procedure. It enrolls women having minor gynecologic surgery at the South Shore Surgery Center in New York.
Bay Shore, New YorkAges Any age - NCT07455565Recruiting
Pain monitoring with ANI after lumbar spine surgery
This study tests a new way to monitor pain after lower back surgery using a device called ANI, which tracks your body's response to pain. The goal is to see if this method helps doctors give you better pain relief.
Antalya, AntalyaAges 18–65 - NCT07229495RecruitingPhase 4
Tegileridine for pain after scoliosis surgery in teens
This trial tests a new pain medicine, tegileridine, for teenagers having spine surgery for scoliosis. It aims to see if it controls pain well after the operation, and if it's safe.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 10–17 - NCT06964282Recruiting
Comparing Two Nerve Blocks for Hip Replacement Pain Relief
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (iliopsoas block and PENG block) to see which one provides better pain relief and recovery after hip replacement surgery. If you are having a hip replacement with spinal anesthesia, you may be a good candidate.
LiègeAges 18 years+ - NCT06962306RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief study for children having cleft palate surgery
This trial tests different ways to manage pain after cleft palate repair in young children. The goal is to find which approach works best to lower pain and improve recovery.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 6 months–4 years - NCT06851533Recruiting
Pain relief methods for lumbar microsurgery recovery
This trial compares two different types of nerve blocks to see which one reduces the need for strong pain medicine after lumbar microsurgery. It may help patients have better pain control and fewer side effects from opioids.
IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT05351229RecruitingPhase 4
Spinal morphine for pain control after lung surgery
This trial tests whether putting morphine into the spinal area during lung surgery can reduce pain after surgery for people having certain minimally invasive lung operations. It aims to improve comfort and possibly reduce the need for other pain medicines.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18–80 - NCT07241949Recruiting
Nerve block for gallbladder surgery pain relief
This study tests a nerve block called the external oblique intercostal block to reduce pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. If you are having this surgery, the block may help you need less pain medication and feel more comfortable after the procedure.
AdanaAges 18–65 - NCT07733128Recruiting
Pain relief with buprenorphine patch after lung surgery
This study tests a skin patch that releases buprenorphine, a pain medicine, to control pain after lung surgery. It may help reduce pain and the need for other pain medicines.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT05172739RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid-free anesthesia during lung surgery for early lung cancer
This study tests whether an opioid-free pain/anesthesia plan during elective lung surgery can reduce surgical “stress” on the body and affect the immune system. You may be eligible if you have early-stage non-small cell lung cancer and are scheduled for a specific type of surgery (VATS lobectomy).
Heraklion, CreteAges 18–80 - NCT07766837RecruitingPhase 2
Tizanidine for pain after pelvic surgery
This trial tests a medicine called tizanidine to see if it helps with pain after pelvic surgery. It may help reduce the need for opioids.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–89 - NCT04894864RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid-free anesthesia for elective abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
This trial studies an “opioid-free” anesthesia and pain plan during planned open surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. The goal is to see whether this approach reduces surgical stress and pain compared with usual care.
Heraklion, CreteAges 40–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative analgesia?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 173 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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