Clinical trials
Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,397 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07262944Recruiting
Pain block study for ear surgery with rib cartilage
This study tests a pain-blocking injection during ear surgery to see if it helps reduce pain after the operation. It is for teenagers having ear reconstruction with rib cartilage at a specific hospital.
SeoulAges 13–18 - NCT07257744Recruiting
Pain management after open heart surgery: comparing three methods
This trial compares three ways to manage pain after open heart surgery to see which best prevents long-term chronic pain. It may help you decide with your doctor which pain control option is right for you.
Trabzon, TrabzonAges 18–85 - NCT07253194Recruiting
Can electroacupuncture help with bladder problems after cervical cancer surgery?
This study is testing whether a gentle type of acupuncture called electroacupuncture can help women who have trouble emptying their bladder after cervical cancer surgery. It is a non-drug treatment that may restore normal urination.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - 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 - NCT07243990Recruiting
Monitoring brain activity to reduce post-anesthesia confusion in kids
This trial tests if using a brain monitor during anesthesia can help lessen agitation in children after surgery. If your child is 6-12, generally healthy, and having a non-emergency surgery, this might be relevant.
SakaryaAges 6–12 - NCT07242872Enrolling by invitation
Screen addiction and pain after nose surgery
This trial looks at whether screen addiction affects pain levels after rhinoplasty (nose job). It will help doctors understand if screen habits influence recovery.
Tokat Province, Tokat ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07244575Recruiting
Metformin and nausea after general anesthesia study
This study looks at whether the diabetes medicine metformin, taken before surgery, affects the risk of nausea and vomiting after general anesthesia. If you take metformin and are having planned surgery, this trial may help understand its effects.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06907810Recruiting
Study of fat molecules in long-term breast surgery pain
This trial looks at how certain natural fat molecules in your body might relate to long-term pain after breast cancer surgery. It could help doctors better understand and treat chronic pain in the future.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18 years+ - NCT07232940Recruiting
ESP vs SPSIP block for pain after lung surgery
This trial compares two different nerve block techniques (ESP and SPSIP blocks) to see which provides better pain relief after VATS (a minimally invasive lung surgery). If you qualify, you would receive one of the blocks before your surgery to help manage pain afterward.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–65 - 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 - 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 - NCT07239648Recruiting
Heart surgery and confusion after the operation
This study looks at confusion or disorientation (delirium) that can happen after heart surgery. It aims to learn more about who might be affected and how to improve recovery.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 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 - NCT07235371Recruiting
Electrical Acupoint Stimulation for Bladder Recovery After Cervical Cancer Surgery
This study tests whether a gentle, non-invasive electrical stimulation on specific acupoints (like acupuncture points) can help you regain bladder control after cervical cancer surgery. If you've had a catheter for a few weeks and haven't been able to pee on your own, this might be an option to help retrain your bladder.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT07227389Recruiting
Opioid Timing and Breathing Risk After Surgery
This study looks at when opioids are given during surgery and how it affects breathing problems after surgery. It might help understand how to make pain control safer.
Detroit, MichiganAges 18–85 - 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 - NCT06678529Recruiting
Can brain stimulation prevent confusion after hip surgery?
This study tests if a gentle, noninvasive brain stimulation called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can reduce postoperative delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults recovering from hip fracture surgery. It aims to see if tDCS is a safe, drug-free way to protect brain function.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 65 years+ - NCT05898035Recruiting
Testing symptoms after root-end dental surgery
This study looks at what symptoms you feel after endodontic microsurgery (a type of root-end tooth procedure). It will help doctors understand what to expect after surgery in properly selected patients.
IrbidAges 18–65 - NCT07217912RecruitingPhase 2
Study of daridorexant to prevent confusion after heart surgery
This trial tests whether a sleep medication called daridorexant can help prevent delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults after heart surgery. You must be 60 or older and having a specific type of heart operation.
Rochester, New YorkAges 60 years+ - NCT06918470Recruiting
Do noise cancelling headphones help with pain after surgery?
This study tests whether wearing noise cancelling headphones after gynecologic laparoscopy can reduce pain. If you are a woman having this surgery, you may be able to participate.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–55 - NCT06774274RecruitingPhase 4
Ketamine for pain after major orthopedic surgery: drip vs. pump
This study tests two ways of giving a medicine called ketamine to control pain after major bone or joint surgery. One method is a steady infusion (drip) through a vein, and the other is a patient-controlled pump (PCA) that lets you press a button for more medicine when you need it.
Medellín, AntioquiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06768580Recruiting
Melatonin or lidocaine to prevent confusion after hip replacement
This trial tests if giving either oral melatonin or lidocaine during surgery can reduce the chance of confusion (delirium) in older adults after total hip replacement. It compares these two approaches to standard care.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 65 years+ - NCT06927830Recruiting
Nausea & vomiting after planned C-section under spinal anesthesia
This research study looks at how often nausea and vomiting happen after a planned C-section with spinal anesthesia, when standard preventive medicine is given. If you are having a planned C-section with a single baby at over 37 weeks, this study may help doctors understand your risk better.
ChenéeAges 18 years+ - NCT06930807Recruiting
Blood test for monitoring lung cancer after surgery
This study tests whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can help doctors monitor for cancer returning after surgery for early-stage lung cancer. It is for people with non-small cell lung cancer that can be removed with surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,397 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.