Clinical trials
Postoperative Outcomes clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative outcomes clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 79 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07367828Recruiting
Frailty screening for older adults before surgery
This study tests how well simple frailty screening tools predict recovery and complications after major surgery in people aged 70 and older. The goal is to help doctors and patients better understand surgical risks.
Reykjavik, HofudborgarsvaedidAges 70 years+ - NCT07112898Enrolling by invitation
Platelet-rich plasma for face and neck skin grafts
This study tests whether applying platelet-rich plasma (a concentration of healing cells from your own blood) to a face or neck skin graft helps the graft heal better and improves recovery. If you need a skin graft for an injury, burn, or after surgery, this might be an option for you.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT06967532Recruiting
Using a virus to predict how well lung cancer treatment works
This study checks if a common virus (Torque Teno virus) can help predict how well immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy works for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and what happens after surgery. The goal is to find a better way to match treatment to patients.
ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06902714RecruitingPhase 3
Tranexamic acid for shoulder replacement recovery
This study tests whether taking an oral medicine called tranexamic acid (TXA) before and after shoulder replacement surgery can reduce bleeding and improve recovery. It is for adults scheduled for a total shoulder replacement who are generally healthy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–79 - NCT06783179Recruiting
Recovery after mastectomy and tissue expander at Mayo Clinic Florida
This study looks at how women recover after mastectomy and tissue expander placement, comparing those who stay at the Mayo Clinic Florida Care Hotel with those who go home or stay in the hospital. It aims to see which option leads to better satisfaction and outcomes.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06023069Recruiting
Walking test before surgery and recovery after
This study checks how well you can walk before your planned surgery and whether that affects how quickly you recover afterward.
StockholmAges 18 years+ - NCT06126601Recruiting
Study on blood enzyme levels after pancreas surgery
This study checks if high levels of a certain enzyme (called amylase) in the blood after pancreas surgery can help predict recovery and complications. The goal is to improve patient safety after the operation.
DresdenAges 18–85 - NCT00493688Recruiting
Tracking energy changes during surgery in esophageal or lung cancer
This study looks at how your body uses energy during surgery and whether those patterns relate to how well you do after surgery. It may help doctors better predict outcomes for people with newly diagnosed esophageal or lung cancer who are preparing for treatment.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07200726Recruiting
Brain inflammation and thinking after heart surgery
This study looks at whether brain inflammation during heart surgery may affect memory and thinking. It includes people aged 60 and older who are having planned heart surgery.
Genk, LimburgAges 60 years+ - NCT07084545Recruiting
Cataract surgery lens for people with prior laser vision correction
This trial tests a special lens (CT LUCIA) for people who had laser vision correction in the past and now need cataract surgery. It aims to see how well the lens works in these patients.
Sugar Land, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06254859Recruiting
Nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery and voice outcomes
This study tests whether using nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery helps protect the nerves that control your voice. It includes adults having one side of their thyroid removed and tracks voice changes before and after surgery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges Any age - NCT06054802Enrolling by invitation
Sleep and pain after spine surgery in teens
This study looks at how sleep quality before and after spine surgery affects pain recovery. It uses text messages to check in with participants, so a mobile device is needed.
Columbus, OhioAges 10–18 - NCT02083835Recruiting
Study to improve pain after surgery using patient questionnaires
This trial studies how to better understand and improve pain after surgery by asking patients to complete short questionnaires. It may help hospitals find ways to reduce postoperative pain and better track recovery.
JenaAges 4 years+ - NCT06840093Recruiting
Fewer restrictions after sling surgery: a trial
This trial tests if having fewer activity restrictions after sling surgery helps women recover better. It compares standard restrictions with a more relaxed set of rules for daily life.
Iowa City, IowaAges 18–99 - NCT07113483RecruitingPhase 3
Remimazolam vs. Midazolam for sedation in older adults having orthopedic surgery
This trial compares two sedatives, remimazolam and midazolam, to see which one leads to better recovery of thinking skills after orthopedic surgery. It is for people aged 65 and older who are having surgery on a bone or joint while awake but relaxed.
BucharestAges 65 years+ - NCT07395505Enrolling by invitation
Surgery for advanced rectal or anal cancer
This trial studies the results of a major surgery called pelvic exenteration for patients with advanced rectal or anal cancer that has spread to nearby tissues or bones but not to distant organs. The goal is to see how well the surgery works and how patients recover afterward.
TaoyuanAges 20 years+ - 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+ - NCT05595954Recruiting
Personalized anesthesia plan to protect the brain during heart surgery
This trial studies whether tailoring anesthesia and monitoring the brain’s blood-flow control during heart surgery can improve neurological outcomes (brain-related function and recovery). It may help by guiding anesthesia in a more individualized way and checking how well the brain is protected during the operation.
BaselAges 65 years+ - NCT06878014RecruitingPhase 4
Morphine for pain relief after hip replacement surgery
This trial tests different doses of morphine given during spinal anesthesia to find the safest and most effective way to control pain after hip replacement surgery. If you are having a total hip replacement, you may be able to join.
Sosnowiec, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–75 - NCT05990946Recruiting
Smartphone symptom check-ins to improve recovery exercises after lung surgery
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app to report symptoms can help patients stick to their recovery exercises after minimally invasive lung cancer surgery. If you are having surgery for lung cancer, this study may help you recover better at home.
Zhongshan, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07669987Recruiting
Heart bypass surgery and artery imaging study
This study looks at whether a special imaging test called QFR, done before heart bypass surgery, can help predict how well the radial artery graft will work shortly after surgery. If you have severe blockages in your heart arteries and are scheduled for bypass surgery, this trial may be relevant.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07593794Recruiting
Quality of Recovery After Heart Surgery Study
This study measures how well patients recover after planned heart surgery by having them answer questions about their physical and emotional wellbeing. The goal is to understand what affects recovery so doctors can better support patients afterward.
KocaeliAges 18 years+ - NCT07530393Recruiting
Blood Thickness and Brain Surgery Outcomes Study
This study looks at how thick or thin your blood is during planned brain surgery and how it affects your recovery. Researchers will measure your blood properties during surgery to see if they influence outcomes like complications or how well you heal.
Seoul, SongpaAges 18–80 - NCT07452367Recruiting
Bentall surgery study: optic nerve and thinking ability
This study checks if swelling of the optic nerve sheath during heart surgery with a bypass machine is linked to changes in thinking ability after the operation. It may help understand why some people have mental fogginess after surgery.
Bursa, YıldırımAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative outcomes?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 79 recruiting postoperative outcomes 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 outcomes 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 outcomes 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.