Clinical trials
Postoperative Recovery clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative recovery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 101 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07109505Recruiting
Nutrition to support recovery after surgery for older adults
This study tests a special nutrition shake to help older adults recover after major hip, knee, or abdominal surgery. If you're 70 or older and having a planned surgery, drinking this shake might support your healing.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 70 years+ - NCT07637357Recruiting
How anesthesia affects thinking after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at how different types of anesthesia used during sleeve gastrectomy (a weight-loss surgery) may affect your memory and thinking skills after the operation. Researchers want to understand which anesthesia approach is safest for your brain.
Istanbul, SancaktepeAges 18–65 - NCT06469515Recruiting
Thinking recovery after heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults recover their thinking and memory skills after heart surgery. You may be asked to do simple computer or paper tests to see how your brain heals.
GothenburgAges 65 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+ - NCT06757023Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep after breast cancer surgery
This study tests if thumbtack needle therapy (a type of acupuncture) can improve sleep and recovery in women after breast cancer surgery. If you're between 18 and 55 and having breast cancer surgery with general anesthesia, you may be eligible.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–55 - 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 - NCT06482749Recruiting
Magnetic brain stimulation for better recovery after surgery
This study tests whether magnetic brain stimulation before and after surgery can help older adults with mild memory or thinking problems recover their thinking abilities faster. You would receive either real or sham stimulation for a few days around your surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT07405333Recruiting
Coughing exercises vs breathing device after heart surgery in children
This study compares simple coughing exercises with a breathing device (incentive spirometry) to help children recover lung function faster after heart surgery. It may help reduce complications and shorten hospital stays.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 6–18 - 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+ - NCT07444099Enrolling by invitation
Early treatment after surgery for stomach cancer patients
This trial tests an early treatment plan after stomach cancer surgery. It is for people who completed chemotherapy before surgery without serious side effects and had a short hospital stay.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT07536568Recruiting
Caffeine to speed recovery after eye surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a small dose of caffeine placed under the tongue helps older adults wake up faster and feel less confused after eye surgery under general anesthesia. Researchers want to see if this simple approach can improve how quickly patients recover and reduce post-surgery agitation.
CairoAges 65 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 - NCT07412223RecruitingPhase 4
Tegileridine for bowel recovery after abdominal surgery
This trial tests a painkiller called Tegileridine to see if it helps your bowels work normally again after abdominal surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06375265Recruiting
Sleep improvement program for older surgery patients
This trial tests a digital sleep improvement program for older adults who are about to have knee or hip replacement surgery. It aims to help you sleep better before and after surgery, which may improve your brain health and recovery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06108011Recruiting
Lollipop to help children's stomach recovery after surgery
This trial gives children a lollipop after major abdominal surgery to see if it helps their stomach and intestines work better sooner. Children who can suck and swallow, are not on a breathing machine, and have no food allergies may be able to join.
Hong KongAges Up to 18 years - NCT06905340Recruiting
Pain-guided opioid use during surgery with regional anesthesia
This trial uses a special monitor (NOL index) to help doctors give just the right amount of pain medicine during surgery. It is for people having trauma or orthopedic surgery who are also getting regional anesthesia.
HamburgAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06769087Enrolling by invitation
Removing urinary catheter right after colorectal cancer surgery
This study compares taking out the urinary catheter immediately after colorectal cancer surgery versus leaving it in for one day. It aims to see which approach leads to fewer complications and faster recovery.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–80 - NCT07651722Recruiting
Pain control and gut recovery after abdominal surgery
This trial tests a combination of two pain-management approaches—a long-acting numbing medicine injected near nerves and a self-administered opioid—to see if they help your gut function better and control pain after bowel or colon surgery.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07506798Recruiting
Recovery after anesthesia in gynecologic surgery
This trial compares two types of anesthesia to see which helps patients recover better after gynecologic surgery. You will be randomly assigned to receive either a combination of IV and inhaled anesthesia or inhaled anesthesia alone, and you'll fill out a short questionnaire about your recovery.
SakaryaAges 18–65 - NCT06984952Recruiting
ERAS program for recovery after minimally invasive stomach cancer surgery
This study tests whether a special care program called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) helps people recover better and faster after keyhole surgery for stomach cancer. It aims to improve your hospital experience and reduce complications.
BusanAges 19 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+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative recovery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 101 recruiting postoperative 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 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 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.
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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.