Clinical trials
Postoperative Pain clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative pain clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 542 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06713044Recruiting
Quran recitation or music for pain after leg surgery
This trial tests whether listening to Quranic recitation or classical music can reduce pain and inflammation after lower-leg orthopedic surgery. It may help Muslim patients manage pain without extra medication.
Purwokerto, Central JavaAges 18–60 - 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 - NCT07745127Recruiting
Nasal stitch versus packing after nose surgery
This study compares two ways to stop bleeding after nasal surgery (septoplasty): using a special stitch inside the nose versus using nasal packing. It aims to see which method is more comfortable and effective for patients like you.
Islamabad, FedralAges 18–50 - NCT07632833Recruiting
Comfort tote for teens recovering from spine surgery
This study tests whether giving teens a special comfort tote with calming items helps them feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for scoliosis. It is for patients aged 10 to 21 who are having spinal fusion at a specific hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT07491146RecruitingPhase 2
Study of HSK55718 for pain after abdominal surgery
This trial tests a new medicine, HSK55718, to see if it safely reduces pain after planned abdominal surgery. It is for adults who have moderate or severe pain after surgery and are otherwise in good health.
Changsha, HunanAges 18 years+ - NCT06638645Recruiting
Hospital stay after keyhole lung surgery
This study looks at how long people stay in the hospital after keyhole surgery to remove a part of the lung. It aims to find out what affects recovery time.
BrugesAges 18 years+ - NCT05929755RecruitingPhase 4
Depo-Medrol after lumbar surgery through the psoas muscle
This trial studies whether a steroid shot called Depo-Medrol, given after a specific type of lower-back surgery, can improve recovery and outcomes. It’s only for people who are having a certain lumbar fusion procedure at specific spinal levels.
Farmington, ConnecticutAges 18–75 - NCT06585033Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for pain after back surgery
This trial tests how much of the pain relief from spinal cord stimulation is due to the placebo effect. It is for people with ongoing leg pain after back surgery who have already tried other treatments without success.
ArnhemAges 18–70 - NCT06077422Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Comparing two pain blocks for heart surgery recovery
This trial compares two types of pain blocks (Exparel vs. Marcaine) given during heart surgery to see which one provides better pain relief. If you are scheduled for a heart surgery through a small or full chest incision, you may be able to join.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT04659317RecruitingPhase 3
Opioid-free pain plan for joint and arm surgeries
This Phase 3 study tests an opioid-free approach to pain control for certain orthopedic (bone/joint) surgeries. The goal is to help people manage surgical pain without using opioid pain medicines.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05877157Recruiting
Study how pain and opioids change after surgery
This study follows adults in the hospital after surgery to understand how pain and opioid (strong pain medicine) use affect them. Your answers on questionnaires help researchers see what happens after different types of anesthesia.
Zagreb, Vinogradska 29Ages 18 years+ - NCT04144972Recruiting
Closed-loop deep brain stimulation for long-lasting nerve pain
This trial tests a “smart” deep brain stimulation device that senses your brain signals and adjusts treatment to reduce severe, long-lasting pain. It may help people whose pain has not improved with multiple pain medicines and surgery cannot fix the cause.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 22–80 - NCT07790471Recruiting
Recovery checklists after cesarean delivery
This study looks at how following a recovery plan after a planned cesarean birth affects how well mothers feel and recover. It involves filling out questionnaires before and after the surgery to track your recovery.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18 years+ - NCT06495632RecruitingPhase 4
Scheduled or as-needed pain medicine after surgery?
This study compares taking pain medicine on a fixed schedule versus only when you need it after common outpatient surgeries. It aims to find which approach works better for controlling pain and reducing side effects.
Fayetteville, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT07400146RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing medicine for pain relief in laparoscopic surgery
This trial tests if numbing medicine (bupivacaine with epinephrine) placed over the diaphragm during laparoscopic surgery can reduce shoulder and other pain. It may help patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopy recover more comfortably.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 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+ - NCT07006610Recruiting
Tape or cooling therapy for jaw surgery recovery
This study tests whether cooling with a hilotherapy device or taping with kinesio tape helps reduce swelling and pain after double-jaw surgery. Results may lead to a gentler recovery for you.
Istanbul, BağcılarAges 18–50 - NCT06053476Recruiting
Chest tube and pain care after lung surgery for collapsed lung
This study compares two ways to manage the chest tube and pain after surgery for a collapsed lung (pneumothorax). The goal is to find out which approach helps patients recover faster and with less pain.
VeldhovenAges 16 years+ - NCT07847502Recruiting
Pain relief after cesarean section
This study tests two pain-relieving methods (interferential current and TENS) for women after a cesarean section. These treatments use mild electrical pulses to help reduce pain without medication.
MuğlaAges 18–40 - NCT07739277Recruiting
Comparing two ways to give a chest wall pain block for breast surgery
This study compares two ways of giving a numbing injection (a nerve block) to the side of the chest wall for pain relief after breast surgery. The goal is to see which method works better for reducing pain and the need for pain medicine.
Ankara, Yenimahalle\AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07721571Recruiting
Numbing medicine around drainage tube for kidney stone surgery pain
This study tests whether injecting a local numbing medicine around the nephrostomy tube after kidney stone surgery can reduce pain after the procedure. If you are having this surgery, it may help you feel more comfortable during recovery.
Çorum, ÇorumAges 18–75 - NCT06704490Recruiting
Chronic pain after planned cesarean section
This study looks at how common chronic pain is after a planned cesarean section and what factors might increase that risk. It could help doctors better prevent and manage long-term pain after delivery.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 20–50 - NCT06779396RecruitingPhase 4
Scalp injection to reduce pain after brain surgery in children
This trial tests if injecting a mix of two medicines (triamcinolone and ropivacaine) into the scalp before brain surgery can lower pain in children afterward. It compares this to standard care to see if it helps kids recover more comfortably.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 2–12 - NCT06320041RecruitingPhase 4
Oliceridine for pain after orthopedic surgery
This trial tests a new painkiller called oliceridine for moderate to severe pain after orthopedic surgery. It may help you recover more comfortably with fewer side effects.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative pain?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 542 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.