Clinical trials
Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,421 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06239831Recruiting
Monitoring breathing and activity after belly surgery
This study uses a wearable device to monitor your breathing and activity after abdominal surgery. It may help doctors catch early signs of lung problems so you can get help sooner.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–90 - NCT06244732Recruiting
Pain control after open aneurysm surgery
This study tests two different ways to manage pain after open surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. It compares a standard pain control method to another approach that may reduce the need for strong painkillers.
San Donato Milanese, MilanAges 18 years+ - NCT06245239Recruiting
Measuring pain in young children after surgery
This study looks at whether a non-invasive tool called perfusion index can help doctors measure pain in children under 3 years old after hypospadias repair surgery. This could lead to better pain management for young children who cannot easily describe their pain.
Asyut, Assuit GovernorateAges 1 day–3 years - NCT06256354Recruiting
Managing body temperature during cancer surgery to prevent confusion
This trial tests whether carefully managing a patient's body temperature during cancer surgery can reduce the risk of postoperative delirium and improve long-term survival. It is for older adults undergoing major cancer surgery.
Chizhou, AnhuiAges 65 years+ - NCT06268080Recruiting
Sedation depth and mental recovery after surgery for older adults
This trial tests whether monitoring how deeply you sleep during anesthesia helps prevent confusion and memory problems after surgery. It is for older adults who can give consent and are having a major operation.
Grafton, AucklandAges 55 years+ - NCT06269198Recruiting
Monitoring complications after cancer surgery
This trial tests a smart monitoring system to watch for complications after major cancer surgery. It may help doctors catch problems early so you can recover better.
Copenhagen, Other (Non US)Ages 18 years+ - NCT06271174RecruitingPhase 3
Preventing long-term pain after child surgery
This study tests whether a pain block (medicine injected near nerves) can prevent long-term pain after a child's bone or joint surgery. It aims to help children have less pain months later.
NantesAges 5 years–15.3 years - 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 - NCT06281431Recruiting
Study comparing two needle types for nerve blocks to reduce pain
This trial compares a special echogenic (ultrasound-visible) needle with a standard needle for nerve blocks during surgery. The goal is to see which works better for preventing both short-term and long-term pain after operations like chest, abdomen, or limb surgeries.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06281275Recruiting
Frailty and pain after chest surgery in older adults
This study looks at how frailty affects pain after chest surgery in patients aged 60 and older. It uses a special pain pump and may help doctors better manage recovery for older adults.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 60 years+ - NCT06353529RecruitingPhase 4
Pain management after pituitary tumor surgery
This study tests a nerve block (called sphenopalatine ganglion block) for pain relief after pituitary tumor surgery through the nose. It aims to see if this block helps manage pain and reduces the need for other pain medicines.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18–100 - NCT06357234RecruitingPhase 2
Aprepitant to prevent nausea after child scoliosis surgery
This trial tests if a drug called Aprepitant, given before surgery, can better prevent nausea and vomiting after scoliosis repair in children. It is for children aged 8 to 18 who are having spinal fusion surgery for a certain type of scoliosis.
Halifax, Nova ScotiaAges 8–19 - 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+ - NCT06379425RecruitingPhase 4
Can pain meds without opioids help you pee sooner after surgery?
This study looks at whether giving a mix of pain medicines (without opioids) before surgery can help you recover faster and avoid needing a catheter after a vaginal repair or sling procedure. It enrolls women having minor gynecologic surgery at the South Shore Surgery Center in New York.
Bay Shore, New YorkAges Any age - NCT06407518Recruiting
Preoperative medicine for pain relief in colorectal cancer patients with sleep or anxiety issues
This trial tests whether taking a medicine called midazolam before surgery can help with pain after surgery in people with colorectal cancer who have trouble sleeping or feel anxious. You would receive the medicine as a drink before your operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT06451679Recruiting
Hip fracture patients' diet after surgery
This study looks at what hip fracture patients eat after surgery. It aims to understand dietary patterns to help improve recovery.
MiddlesbroughAges 60 years+ - NCT06466083Recruiting
Thinking changes after spine surgery in older adults
This study looks at why some older adults have confusion or memory changes after spine surgery. It aims to find patterns that could help prevent these problems.
BeijingAges 65–100 - NCT06466096Recruiting
Thinking and memory after stomach/colon cancer surgery
This study looks at how older adults (65+) think and remember after surgery for gastrointestinal cancer. It compares those who have temporary confusion after surgery with those who don't, to understand long-term changes in brain function.
BeijingAges 65–100 - NCT06467552Recruiting
Nutrition support to prevent confusion after major surgery
This study tests whether giving extra nutrition after surgery can help prevent confusion or delirium in older adults. It is for people aged 65 and older having major non-cardiac surgery.
SeoulAges 65 years+ - NCT06468852Recruiting
Fluid management during head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a specific way of giving fluids during surgery (called goal-directed fluid therapy) can improve recovery after head and neck cancer surgery. It involves having a small tube in your artery to closely watch your blood pressure.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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+ - NCT07432009Recruiting
Hip replacement and confusion risk in older adults
This study looks at whether older adults who get a hip replacement may experience confusion after surgery. It aims to find factors that might help prevent or reduce this confusion.
BrnoAges 65 years+ - NCT06500949Recruiting
Vagus nerve block to reduce cough after lung surgery
This study tests whether blocking a specific nerve in the lung can reduce coughing after having a lung tumor removed through a small camera (VATS surgery). If you're having this surgery and are generally healthy, you may be able to join.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,421 recruiting postoperative 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 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 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.