Clinical trials
Postoperative Pain Management clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative pain management clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 122 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07743606Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Pain medicine after lower back fusion surgery
This study tests whether taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) like ibuprofen after lumbar spine fusion surgery is safe and helps with pain without affecting bone healing. It may offer an alternative to stronger pain medicines.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07694141Recruiting
Pain Relief After Chest Surgery
This trial studies how well different pain medications work after thoracic (chest) surgery. It aims to find the best way to manage pain and improve recovery.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT07642674Recruiting
IV Pain Relief After Shoulder Arthroscopy Surgery
This study tests whether an intravenous pain medication (dexketoprofen) given during shoulder arthroscopy can reduce pain that returns after surgery ends. Researchers want to see if this approach helps keep patients more comfortable and need fewer pain medications overall.
Eskişehir, OdunpazarıAges 18–70 - NCT07604376Recruiting
Nerve Block Pain Relief After Cesarean Delivery
This study tests whether a nerve-numbing injection in the abdomen helps reduce pain after a cesarean (C-section) delivery. The injection uses a local anesthetic to numb the area around your surgical wound, potentially reducing pain and the need for stronger pain medicines after surgery.
Târgu Mureş, Mureș CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT07547618Recruiting
Pain Management in Recovery Room After Surgery
This study observes how much pain medication patients need right after surgery while they're in the recovery room. Researchers want to understand pain patterns to help improve comfort for future surgical patients.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18 years+ - NCT07523802Recruiting
Managing pain after gum graft surgery with two methods
This trial tests two different ways to protect and manage pain in the mouth after a gum graft surgery. You would compare a product called Ora-Aid with a custom acrylic stent (a protective cover) to see which helps with healing and reduces discomfort better.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT06765278Recruiting
Nerve block comparison for shoulder surgery pain relief
This trial compares three different types of nerve blocks to manage pain after shoulder arthroscopy. The goal is to find which block works best for reducing pain and improving recovery.
CairoAges 18–70 - NCT07472296Recruiting
Comparing nerve blocks for heart surgery pain relief
This trial compares different types of nerve blocks to see which works best for managing pain after heart surgery through the breastbone. It may help reduce the need for strong pain medications.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–80 - NCT07452627Recruiting
Comparing Nerve Blocks for Sternotomy Pain
This study compares three different injection techniques (nerve blocks) to reduce pain after heart surgery that cuts through the breastbone. The goal is to find the best way to control pain with fewer side effects.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–80 - NCT07434427RecruitingPhase 4
Buprenorphine vs. oxycodone for pain after lung surgery
This study compares two common pain medicines given through a patient-controlled pump after lung surgery done with small incisions. The goal is to see which one works better and has fewer side effects.
Zabrze, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–75 - NCT07413055RecruitingPhase 3
Comparing two doses of dexamethasone for dental implant pain
This study tests whether a higher dose of dexamethasone (8 mg) works better than a lower dose (4 mg) for reducing pain after getting a single dental implant. It may help find the best way to manage discomfort after surgery.
MuscatAges 21–80 - NCT07311369RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new pain tablet after abdominal surgery
This trial tests a new pain tablet (HL-1186) for people having abdominal surgery. It aims to see if the tablet is safe and works well to manage pain after the operation.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT07308730Recruiting
Pain diary after gallbladder surgery
This study looks at whether using a pain diary can help people manage pain better after gallbladder removal surgery. If you are having this surgery for the first time and can read and write in Turkish, you may be able to join.
Muğla, MenteşeAges 18 years+ - NCT06761989Recruiting
Comparing two ways to control pain after Whipple surgery
This study compares two ways to manage pain after a Whipple procedure: one is a shot of morphine into the fluid around the spine, and the other is a small tube placed under the skin at the surgical cut that delivers pain medicine continuously. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19 years+ - NCT07262944Recruiting
Pain block study for ear surgery with rib cartilage
This study tests a pain-blocking injection during ear surgery to see if it helps reduce pain after the operation. It is for teenagers having ear reconstruction with rib cartilage at a specific hospital.
SeoulAges 13–18 - NCT07232108Recruiting
Pain medicine options for recovery after laparoscopic hysterectomy
This study compares two types of pain medicine given during laparoscopic hysterectomy: one is a morphine shot into the spine, the other is numbing medicine injected around the surgery cuts and into the belly. The goal is to see which helps you recover better and with less pain.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT06774274RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain after major orthopedic surgery: drip vs. pump
This study tests two ways of giving a medicine called ketamine to control pain after major bone or joint surgery. One method is a steady infusion (drip) through a vein, and the other is a patient-controlled pump (PCA) that lets you press a button for more medicine when you need it.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07198412Recruiting
Study on sedation's effect on back pain after spinal anesthesia
This study looks at whether giving sedation (medicine to help you relax) during spinal anesthesia can reduce back pain after surgery. It's for people having certain types of surgery on their lower abdomen or legs.
Banhā, Qalyubia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT05009771Recruiting
Testing a pain-control method after C-section
This study looks at how to better manage pain after a C-section using spinal anesthesia and either a patient-controlled IV pain pump or a specific pain medicine (naldebaein). You may be able to join if you’re scheduled for a C-section at 37–40 weeks and can take the usual pain medicines.
New Taipei City, TaiwanAges 20–40 - 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+ - NCT06977009Recruiting
Does tooth grinding relief help with post-dental pain?
This study tests whether reducing a tooth's contact with its opposite tooth before root canal treatment can lower pain after the procedure. It's for people with a dead nerve in a back molar that needs a crown.
Amman, Amman GovernorateAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT06993922Recruiting
Scalp block with added sedative for brain surgery pain
This study tests adding a sedative (dexmedetomidine) to the usual numbing medicine (bupivacaine) for a scalp block before brain surgery. The goal is to see if this combination reduces pain after surgery better than the numbing medicine alone.
CairoAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative pain management?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 122 recruiting postoperative 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 postoperative 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 postoperative 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.
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