Clinical trials
Postoperative Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 87 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07623304Recruiting
Exercise guidance system after spinal fusion surgery
This study tests a computer system that guides exercise recovery after spine surgery. It aims to help you heal better and move more safely at home using your WiFi connection.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07030582Recruiting
Online therapy for back pain and recovery after spinal fusion
This trial tests if internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy can help people recover better after lumbar fusion surgery by reducing pain, strengthening back muscles, and improving outlook on recovery. You can participate from home using WiFi.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–55 - NCT07455266Recruiting
Holistic nursing care for kids after surgery
This trial studies whether special holistic nursing care, which may include music and other comforting approaches, improves satisfaction and perception of nurses for children ages 8 to 11 after surgery.
AntalyaAges 8–11 - NCT07709975Recruiting
Pain relief and early movement for older ICU patients
This study tests different ways to manage pain and help older patients get moving again sooner after major surgery. If you are 65 or older and in the ICU, this trial may help you recover more comfortably and quickly.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT07780526Recruiting
Predicting intensive care needs after surgery
This study tests whether anesthesiologists can predict if you will need intensive care after your surgery or procedure. It aims to improve how doctors plan for patient care.
VanAges 18 years+ - NCT07109505Recruiting
Nutrition to support recovery after surgery for older adults
This study tests a special nutrition shake to help older adults recover after major hip, knee, or abdominal surgery. If you're 70 or older and having a planned surgery, drinking this shake might support your healing.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 70 years+ - NCT07340411RecruitingPhase 2
Herbal nose rinse after sinus surgery
This trial is testing whether rinsing the nose with a Chinese herbal medicine after surgery helps people with chronic sinusitis recover better. It compares the herbal rinse to usual care, with the goal of reducing symptoms and the need for more treatments.
TaichungAges 18–90 - NCT06810336RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Pain control after brain surgery: methadone vs remifentanil
This trial compares two medicines, methadone and remifentanil, to see which one works better for pain after brain surgery. It may help improve your recovery and comfort.
Charlottesville, VirginiaAges 18–65 - NCT07730034Recruiting
Early physical therapy after heart surgery to prevent breathing problems
This trial tests whether starting physical therapy soon after planned heart surgery can help prevent breathing complications. It is for adults who are having a first-time coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and meet specific health criteria.
ZagrebAges 18–80 - 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 - NCT07218133Recruiting
Ear Stimulation to Reduce Pain After Spine Surgery
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation delivered through the ear can reduce inflammation and pain after major spinal fusion surgery. If you are having a long spinal fusion, you might be able to join.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07672106Recruiting
Predicting breathing tube need after major surgery recovery
This study watches patients after major surgery to see which factors may increase the chance of needing a breathing tube again. It helps doctors better predict and prevent breathing problems in the intensive care unit.
Istanbul, ŞişliAges 18 years+ - NCT07504185Recruiting
Physiotherapy after emergency belly surgery for older adults
This trial tests whether starting physiotherapy soon after emergency abdominal surgery helps older adults recover faster. It is for patients 65 or older who can stand for at least one minute with little or no help.
NicosiaAges 65 years+ - NCT06815510Recruiting
Complications after surgery in the recovery room
This study looks at how often complications happen in the recovery room after surgery. It aims to find out what factors might be linked to these complications, which could help improve care for future patients.
HararAges 18 years+ - NCT07488468Recruiting
Shortening fasting before planned surgery
This trial tests a program to reduce how long patients must fast before elective surgery. Shorter fasting may make patients more comfortable and could help recovery.
GiessenAges Any age - NCT06990672Enrolling by invitation
WeChat therapy to help kidney stone patients drink more water
This study tests if a WeChat-based digital program can help people who've had kidney stone surgery increase their daily fluid intake to prevent new stones. You might qualify if you drink less than 2.5 liters of fluid per day and use WeChat regularly.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06696430Recruiting
Nudging to use TENS for pain after surgery
This trial tests whether a simple reminder (nudging) can encourage staff and patients to use a device called TENS, which uses mild electrical pulses to help reduce pain after urological surgery.
Gothenburg, VGRAges 18 years+ - NCT07550647Recruiting
Early Rehab Program After Hip Replacement Surgery
This study tests a rehabilitation program that starts soon after hip replacement surgery for arthritis or hip developmental issues. The program uses telehealth (video calls) to help you recover strength and mobility at home.
Niğde, MerkezAges 50–75 - NCT07740772Recruiting
Recovery room care after surgery
This study compares two types of care after surgery: the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and the high care unit (HCU). The goal is to see which one helps patients recover better after elective (planned) surgery.
Jakarta Pusat, Jakarta Special Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT03810768Recruiting
Metabolomics study of ICU-acquired weakness after surgery
This study looks at blood and body chemistry (called metabolomics) to understand and possibly predict muscle weakness that can happen in the ICU after surgery. It may help researchers find better ways to prevent or monitor this problem.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07707401Recruiting
WeChat neck exercises for recovery after thyroid surgery
This study tests whether simple neck exercises, guided through the WeChat app, can help you recover more quickly after thyroid surgery. If you have no serious complications and don't have neck problems, you may be able to join.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07405333Recruiting
Coughing exercises vs breathing device after heart surgery in children
This study compares simple coughing exercises with a breathing device (incentive spirometry) to help children recover lung function faster after heart surgery. It may help reduce complications and shorten hospital stays.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 6–18 - NCT07420114Recruiting
Telehealth vs. in-person visits after gynecologic surgery
This trial compares follow-up visits done by video or phone to in-person appointments after minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. It aims to see if telehealth is as effective and convenient for recovery.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+ - NCT07591987Recruiting
Breathing Techniques to Reduce Shortness of Breath After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help reduce shortness of breath and improve heart and lung function in patients recovering from open-heart surgery. You would learn and practice these breathing techniques before and after your surgery.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 87 recruiting postoperative care 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 care 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 care 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.