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 126 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06996561RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
How your genes affect pain relief after surgery
This study looks at how your genes might affect pain relief from a medication called nalbuphine after abdominal or pelvic surgery. It aims to personalize pain management based on your genetic makeup.
Karachi, SindhAges 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - NCT07396753Recruiting
Nerve block to reduce opioid use after kidney donor surgery
This study tests a nerve block called Transversalis Fascia Plane Block to see if it lowers the amount of strong pain medicine (opioids) needed after a kidney donor surgery. It may help you have less pain and fewer side effects.
Istanbul, ZeytinburnuAges 18–80 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07560267Recruiting
Ultrasound nerve block for kidney surgery pain relief
This trial tests whether a special nerve-numbing injection in the back (guided by ultrasound imaging) can reduce pain after kidney removal surgery. If it works well, it could help patients recover more comfortably with less need for strong pain medications.
DhakaAges 18–64 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT05231460Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Pain plan study for people before bariatric surgery
This study tests a specific pain-management plan for people who are scheduled for sleeve gastrectomy (done by laparoscopy or robotics). The goal is to find how to control pain safely around the time of surgery while avoiding certain risks and medication issues.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07394816Recruiting
Can ultrasound-guided pain blocks reduce lung complications after abdominal surgery?
This study tests whether using ultrasound-guided pain blocks (fascial plane blocks) during major abdominal surgery can reduce lung complications after surgery, especially in older adults. It may offer better pain control and faster recovery.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 65 years+ - NCT07706348RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pain relief with ondansetron and lidocaine after abdominal cancer surgery
This trial tests if rinsing the belly with ondansetron (a nausea medicine) and lidocaine (a numbing medicine) during surgery can reduce pain afterward. It is for people having major lower abdominal cancer surgery who are otherwise healthy.
AsyutAges 20–70 - NCT06886932Recruiting
Pain education after rotator cuff surgery
This trial tests if learning about pain before and after rotator cuff repair helps people recover better. It might help you if you have a medium-sized tear and are planning surgery.
KaramanAges 40–75 - 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+ - NCT07197710Recruiting
Imagined acupuncture for pain after spine surgery
This trial tests if imagining acupuncture, guided by a video, can help reduce pain after spinal surgery. It is for adults having their first spine surgery on one or two bones.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07680998Recruiting
Pain monitor device for recovery after day surgery
This trial tests a device that monitors pain and recovery after outpatient surgery. It may help manage pain more safely and improve your comfort after you go home.
Nîmes, GardAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative pain management?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 126 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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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.