Clinical trials
Postoperative Quality of Recovery clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative quality of recovery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 31 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT03168958RecruitingPhase 4
Methadone to improve recovery after planned heart surgery
This trial looks at whether giving methadone during planned heart surgery can improve how patients feel and recover afterward. It will mainly compare recovery quality using a patient questionnaire.
Evanston, IllinoisAges 18–90 - NCT07553611Recruiting
Regional anesthesia and shoulder surgery recovery outcomes
This study compares different numbing techniques used during shoulder arthroscopy (a minimally invasive shoulder surgery) to see which one helps patients recover better, use less pain medication, and experience fewer complications like temporary paralysis of the breathing muscle under the rib cage.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 18–65 - NCT07378215RecruitingPhase 4
Steroids for better recovery after hip replacement
This study tests whether a single dose of steroids (dexamethasone) given during hip replacement surgery can improve your recovery and quality of life. It may help reduce pain and swelling after the procedure.
Genk, LimburgAges 60 years+ - NCT06968000RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing a clean air device for better recovery after surgery
This trial tests whether a special air filter (Biow) placed in your hospital room can help you sleep better and recover faster after surgery. It is for patients having elective general surgery, especially liver or bile duct procedures, who are at risk for cell stress.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT07464860Recruiting
Breathwork for older adults after knee surgery
This study tests a breathing exercise program to help older adults recover after knee replacement surgery. Participants practice controlled breathing at home using a smartphone or computer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 65 years+ - NCT07308756RecruitingPhase 4
Study on two drugs for better recovery after surgery
This trial tests if giving two medicines, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, during and after surgery can help you feel better and recover more comfortably. It is for adults having general anesthesia for at least one hour who will use a patient-controlled pain pump afterward.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07505758Recruiting
Recovery after surgery in adults 80 and older
This study looks at how well adults aged 80 or older recover after planned surgery that requires an overnight hospital stay. The goal is to understand recovery using a simple questionnaire.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 80 years+ - NCT07125573Enrolling by invitation
Esketamine and dexmedetomidine for recovery after lung surgery
This trial tests if adding two medicines (esketamine and dexmedetomidine) during your thoracoscopic (keyhole) lung surgery helps you recover better and feel less discomfort afterward.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–65 - NCT07458360Recruiting
Front block for better recovery after hip replacement
This study tests if a special nerve block called the front block (pericapsular nerve group block) improves recovery after hip replacement surgery. You may be eligible if you are having hip replacement under spinal anesthesia and do not have certain health issues.
KonyaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT04811209Recruiting
Testing better pain control and recovery after orthopedic surgery
This trial looks at how well a pain-control plan works after certain orthopedic surgeries and how it affects recovery and patient-reported outcomes. It may help determine what level of pain relief is meaningful to patients after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT06766994Recruiting
Pain relief methods after hysterectomy: a recovery comparison
This study compares two different ways to manage pain after abdominal hysterectomy surgery. The goal is to see which method helps you recover better and feel more comfortable.
Erzurum, YakutiyeAges 18–65 - NCT07647367Recruiting
Nerve blocks to reduce pain after breast cancer surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve-blocking injections given before breast removal surgery to help reduce pain and improve recovery. The goal is to see which method works better for comfort and quality of life after surgery.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT06675097Recruiting
Gas after abdominal surgery: how it affects recovery
This study looks at how having gas after abdominal surgery might affect your recovery. It aims to understand if passing gas sooner could help you feel better faster and leave the hospital sooner.
Nantes, Loire AtlantiqueAges 18 years+ - NCT07378501Recruiting
Thai Recovery Score for Children After Surgery
This study is testing a new Thai questionnaire designed to measure how well children recover from surgery. It is an observational study, so no drugs or treatments are being tested — just a survey to check if the Thai version is accurate and helpful for doctors and families.
Bangkok Noi, BangkokAges 2–17 - NCT07454629Recruiting
BIS monitoring and recovery after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether a special monitor that tracks your brain activity during anesthesia can improve how quickly and well you recover after gallbladder removal surgery.
Sakarya, SerdivanAges 18–65 - 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+ - NCT06355271Recruiting
Pain relief and recovery after planned C-section
This trial studies how well pain is controlled and how quickly women recover after a planned C-section under spinal anesthesia. It compares different pain relief methods to find the best approach.
BellinzonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06713096Recruiting
Recovery plan for faster healing after bypass surgery
This trial tests a structured recovery plan to help people leave the hospital sooner after coronary artery bypass surgery. It may be a good fit if you are having planned or urgent bypass surgery and do not have severe heart or kidney problems.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Any age - NCT06747195Recruiting
Methylene blue for better recovery after hemorrhoid surgery
This trial tests if adding methylene blue to standard pain medicine helps you recover faster and with less pain after hemorrhoid surgery. It is for people having spinal anesthesia.
Heze, ShandongAges 18–65 - NCT06221020Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after pituitary tumor surgery
This study tests a standard care plan to help patients recover faster after surgery to remove a pituitary tumor. It may reduce hospital stay and improve recovery.
Kaohsiung CityAges 20–75 - NCT07248072Recruiting
Nerve blocks for better recovery after knee replacement
This trial tests two types of nerve blocks—iPACK and BiFeS—to see if they help people feel better and recover faster after total knee replacement surgery. It compares adding these blocks to the usual spinal anesthesia.
ErzurumAges 18–75 - NCT07557108Recruiting
Nerve Blocks to Improve Recovery After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether special numbing injections around nerves in the chest wall (fascial plane blocks) help patients recover better and have less pain after open-heart surgery. The goal is to see if this technique improves how you feel and function in the days after your operation.
Ordu, AltinorduAges 18–70 - NCT06655506Recruiting
Enhanced Recovery for Gynecologic Cancer Surgery
This trial studies whether an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program improves outcomes for people with gynecologic cancer. It aims to help you recover faster and with fewer complications.
Athens, AthensAges 25–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative quality of recovery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 31 recruiting postoperative quality of recovery 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 quality of recovery 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 quality of recovery 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
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.