Clinical trials
Postoperative Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 566 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07587320Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Pain Relief After Heart Bypass Surgery
This trial tests a new pain-management technique using nerve blocks (numbing medicine injected near nerves) to help reduce pain and opioid use after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a common heart surgery. The goal is to help you recover more comfortably with fewer strong pain medications.
Diyarbakır, DiyarbakırAges 18–80 - NCT07239505Recruiting
Pre-operative medication for tooth pain relief study
This trial tests a medication called Trinase, given before a root canal, to see if it reduces pain after the procedure compared to a placebo. It may help if you have a painful tooth that needs treatment.
Al Fayyum, Faiyum GovernorateAges 18–50 - 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 - NCT07541040Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Breast Surgery Pain Relief
This trial tests two different nerve-block techniques to reduce pain after breast surgery. The study compares a serratus block with an ESP block—both are injections of numbing medication near nerves—to see which works better for managing pain without heavy opioid use.
İzmit, KocaeliAges 18–65 - NCT07269106RecruitingPhase 4
Testing anrikefon for pain relief after eye surgery
This trial tests a new painkiller called anrikefon for people having eye surgery under general anesthesia. It aims to see if it's safe and effective for controlling pain after the procedure.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06779812Recruiting
Auriculotherapy for pain after carpal tunnel surgery
This trial tests whether auriculotherapy (needles or pressure on specific points in the ear) can help reduce pain after endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome and are scheduled for this surgery, you may be able to join.
ParisAges 20 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+ - NCT07731295Recruiting
Pain management study for teens getting wisdom teeth removed
This study looks at how to improve pain management after wisdom tooth extraction. It focuses on teens and young adults who use cannabis regularly, to see how it affects pain and recovery.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 15–20 - NCT06146894Recruiting
Comparing filling methods for tooth pain after root canal
This study compares different ways to fill a tooth's root canals after cleaning them. It looks at which method causes the least pain after a single visit root canal treatment.
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr El-ShaikhAges 18–60 - NCT06183528Recruiting
Numbing shot for recovery after hip replacement
This study looks at a special numbing shot around the hip joint to see if it helps people recover faster and feel better after total hip replacement surgery. It may help reduce pain and improve your recovery.
Istanbul, UmraniyeAges 40–85 - NCT06271265RecruitingPhase 1
Testing EXPAREL for pain after heart surgery in children
This study tests a long-acting pain medicine (EXPAREL) given during heart surgery to see how it works in young children. The goal is to help control pain after surgery with fewer side effects.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges birth–6 years - NCT06570577Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after cervical spine surgery
This trial tests whether a nerve block can reduce the need for opioid pain medication after back-of-neck spine surgery. It may help patients have better pain control with fewer side effects.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT07689461Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain after hip replacement
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help reduce pain after hip replacement surgery. It may be a good option if you are having a hip replacement and have moderate to severe pain.
MalatyaAges 18–99 - 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 - NCT07244029Recruiting
Herbal extract for pain and swelling after wisdom tooth surgery
This trial tests if an herbal extract called Reparil (aescin) can reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness after impacted wisdom tooth removal. It compares Reparil to a standard pain reliever (ibuprofen) to see which works better for recovery.
Muscat, Al KhoudAges 18–40 - NCT07307703Recruiting
TENS for pain and anxiety after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether TENS, a mild electrical therapy, can reduce pain and anxiety after gallbladder removal. If you are having planned gallbladder surgery and are in good health, you may be able to participate.
Niğde, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07335250Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after lung surgery
This study tests a nerve block (an injection near the spine) to see if it reduces pain after lung surgery (thoracotomy with lobectomy). If you are having planned lung surgery, this could help manage your pain with fewer side effects.
KonyaAges 18–85 - NCT07357233Recruiting
Comparing two methods for root canal pain relief in lower molars
This trial compares two different ways of cleaning and shaping the inside of a tooth (root canal) to see which one causes less pain afterward. It is for people with a specific type of tooth infection in a lower back molar.
AlexandriaAges 18–50 - NCT07482709RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Nerve block with or without ketamine for hysterectomy pain
This study compares two ways to reduce pain after a hysterectomy: a standard nerve block with bupivacaine (a numbing medicine) versus the same block plus ketamine (a medicine that can boost pain relief). The goal is to see if adding ketamine provides better comfort after surgery.
Karachi, SindhAges 25–65 - NCT07547774Recruiting
Sleep Quality Before Breast Surgery and Recovery Outcomes
This study examines how well you sleep before breast cancer surgery and whether it affects your recovery afterward. Researchers will ask about your sleep habits and track your healing to understand the connection.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–70 - NCT07527065Enrolling by invitation
Pain Relief Methods for Hernia Surgery Recovery
This study compares two different nerve-blocking injection techniques to help manage pain after open inguinal hernia repair surgery. The goal is to determine which method works better to keep you comfortable during recovery.
ÇorumAges 18–65 - NCT07785973Recruiting
Comparing two root canal fillings for pain and healing
This study compares two types of root canal filling materials to see which one causes less pain after the procedure and helps the infection at the tooth root heal better. It focuses on upper front teeth with an active infection.
MinyaAges 20–40 - NCT07370129Enrolling by invitation
Numbing injection for pain after tonsil surgery
This study tests a numbing injection near a nerve in your nose to see if it can reduce pain and help you recover faster after tonsillectomy. It is a non-drug approach that may offer an alternative to strong pain medicines.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 12 years+ - NCT04109638Recruiting
PEMF therapy to reduce pain after shoulder or knee surgery
This trial studies whether PEMF, a type of non-surgical device that uses pulsed electromagnetic fields, can reduce pain after shoulder or knee surgery. If you join, you’ll also be expected to do post-surgery physical therapy exercises and report your pain and function.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 566 recruiting postoperative pain 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 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 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
- Postoperative Pain, Acute
- Postoperative Pain Management
- Chronic Postoperative Pain
- Total Knee Arthroplasty (Postoperative Pain)
- POSTOPERATIVE DELIRIUM AND POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DECLINE
- Postoperative Pain After Endodontic Treatment
- Postoperative Pain Following Knee Arthroplasty
- Postoperative Pain Management in Oral Surgery
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.