Clinical trials
Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,429 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06861998Recruiting
Sleep help before heart surgery for infants and toddlers
This trial tests if helping young children with sleep problems before heart surgery can reduce confusion or agitation after surgery. It is for children ages 0 to 3 who have sleep issues and are scheduled for heart repair surgery.
BeijingAges 1 day–3 years - NCT06879431Recruiting
Sleep help before heart surgery for young children
This study tests if helping babies and toddlers with sleep problems sleep better before heart surgery can lower the risk of confusion or agitation after surgery. It is for children aged 0 to 3 years who have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for heart surgery.
BeijingAges 6–12 - NCT06886932Recruiting
Pain education after rotator cuff surgery
This trial tests if learning about pain before and after rotator cuff repair helps people recover better. It might help you if you have a medium-sized tear and are planning surgery.
KaramanAges 40–75 - NCT06889987Recruiting
Pain block comparison for kidney surgery patients
This study compares two types of ultrasound-guided pain blocks for cancer patients having a kidney removed. It aims to find which block provides better pain control after surgery.
CairoAges 18–65 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT06924398RecruitingPhase 2
Post-surgery targeted therapy for remaining lung nodules in EGFR-mutant NSCLC
This trial tests whether a targeted therapy pill (EGFR-TKI) can control small spots in the other lung after surgery for early-stage lung cancer. It's for people whose cancer has a specific EGFR gene change and who still have suspicious spots in the opposite lung after one side is removed.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - 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+ - NCT06936995Recruiting
Comparing pain relief methods for ACL surgery recovery
This trial tests two ways to manage pain after ACL reconstruction: a combination of medications (multimodal analgesia) versus a nerve block in the thigh (femoral block). The goal is to see which approach provides better pain control and recovery.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06937853Recruiting
Genes and painkiller response for tooth pain
This trial tests whether your genes affect how well a common painkiller (NSAID) works for tooth pain after a root canal procedure. It may help find the best pain relief for you.
Erzurum, ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT06957158Recruiting
How calcium levels affect pain after abdominal surgery
This study looks at whether calcium levels in your blood can affect how much pain you feel after abdominal surgery. It may help doctors manage pain better after surgery in the future.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT06968065Recruiting
Pain control after minimally invasive heart surgery: nerve block vs wound injection
This study compares two ways to manage pain after minimally invasive heart surgery: a nerve block injection near the ribs or injecting numbing medicine into the wound. The goal is to find which method works better for reducing pain and your need for painkillers.
IstanbulAges 18–75 - NCT06969326RecruitingPhase 3
Estrogen cream after hysterectomy for transgender men
This study tests whether using a topical estrogen cream after hysterectomy surgery can help transgender men have a better recovery. Participants will be randomly assigned to use the cream or not, and researchers will follow up by text message.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06993922Recruiting
Scalp block with added sedative for brain surgery pain
This study tests adding a sedative (dexmedetomidine) to the usual numbing medicine (bupivacaine) for a scalp block before brain surgery. The goal is to see if this combination reduces pain after surgery better than the numbing medicine alone.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06996561RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
How your genes affect pain relief after surgery
This study looks at how your genes might affect pain relief from a medication called nalbuphine after abdominal or pelvic surgery. It aims to personalize pain management based on your genetic makeup.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–70 - NCT07005973Recruiting
Mindfulness app for surgery anxiety
This trial tests if a mobile mindfulness program can help reduce anxiety before surgery. If you feel anxious about an upcoming non-emergency surgery under general anesthesia, you may be able to join.
Hong KongAges 18 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 - NCT07008261Recruiting
Robot-assisted bladder removal surgery study
This study is for people who are scheduled to have their bladder removed (radical cystectomy). It looks at whether using a robot helps with blood loss, pain, and the need for blood transfusions during and after surgery.
Frankfurt am MainAges 18 years+ - NCT07017192Recruiting
Comparing anesthesia methods for hip replacement surgery
This study compares two types of anesthesia for people having a hip replacement through the front (anterior) approach. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control and recovery after surgery.
Torino, TOAges 18–85 - NCT07022821RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two pain medicines after planned C-section
This study tests two medications, dexmedetomidine and ketamine, to see which one works better for pain after a planned C-section. If you're having a scheduled C-section and are generally healthy, this trial could help find better pain relief options.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–50 - NCT07023497Recruiting
Finding the best dose of spinal morphine for C-section pain relief
This study tests different doses of morphine given through a spinal injection during a planned C-section to find the best balance of pain relief and side effects. It may help women have better pain control after surgery.
Ioannina, EpirusAges 18–50 - NCT07039812Recruiting
Virtual Reality for Pain During Dressing Changes After Heart Surgery
This study tests if using virtual reality or an eye mask during wound dressing changes can help reduce pain and anxiety after coronary artery bypass surgery. It aims to find a drug-free way to make dressing changes more comfortable.
Istanbul, MarmaraAges 18–65 - NCT07041021Recruiting
Fluid guidance during abdominal surgery using neck vein
This trial tests a new way to manage fluids during abdominal surgery by using ultrasound to check the internal jugular vein in your neck. The goal is to see if this approach reduces complications after surgery.
Ismailia, Ismailia GovernorateAges 20–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,429 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.