Clinical trials
Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,411 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07455565Recruiting
Pain monitoring with ANI after lumbar spine surgery
This study tests a new way to monitor pain after lower back surgery using a device called ANI, which tracks your body's response to pain. The goal is to see if this method helps doctors give you better pain relief.
Antalya, AntalyaAges 18–65 - NCT07460141Recruiting
Blood tests to predict death risk after surgery in the ICU
This study is looking at whether certain blood tests can help predict the risk of death after surgery in ICU patients. If you have had surgery and are now in the ICU, your blood samples may help doctors learn more.
TrabzonAges 18 years+ - NCT07463586Recruiting
Brain oxygen and confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how giving extra oxygen during surgery affects brain function and confusion (delirium) in older adults. It involves placing a small sensor on your forehead to measure brain oxygen levels.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 65 years+ - NCT07472296Recruiting
Comparing nerve blocks for heart surgery pain relief
This trial compares different types of nerve blocks to see which works best for managing pain after heart surgery through the breastbone. It may help reduce the need for strong pain medications.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–80 - NCT07472959RecruitingPhase 4
Morphine for pain after heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether giving morphine during coronary artery bypass surgery can help control pain after the operation. It is for people having planned heart bypass surgery who are moderately sick and not already on strong pain medicines.
Istanbul, Outside of the USAges 18–80 - NCT07479446Recruiting
Comparing two painkillers for nausea after brain surgery
This trial tests if a newer painkiller (oliceridine) causes less nausea after a specific type of brain surgery than the standard painkiller (sufentanil). If you are having CPA region surgery and will receive a patient-controlled pain pump, this study may help find a better option for managing pain with fewer side effects.
BeijingAges 18–65 - NCT07479602RecruitingPhase 4
Medicine via nose for less pain after tonsil surgery in kids
This trial tests whether giving two medicines (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) through the nose can help children ages 3-7 have less pain after their tonsil or adenoid surgery. The goal is to find a better way to manage pain without using strong drugs.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 3–7 - NCT07480278Recruiting
Pain relief after back surgery: two injections compared
This trial tests two different injection methods to see which one provides better pain relief after lower back surgery. If you are having a microdiscectomy, this study may help determine the best way to manage your post-operative pain.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–65 - NCT07483047Recruiting
Predicting memory changes after heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at older adults having heart surgery to find out who might have trouble thinking or remembering afterward. Researchers hope to build a tool to predict this risk so doctors can help sooner.
ShanghaiAges 65 years+ - NCT07483190Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy
This study tests a nerve block called M-TAPA to reduce pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy. It may help you need less pain medicine and recover more comfortably.
IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT07488468Recruiting
Shortening fasting before planned surgery
This trial tests a program to reduce how long patients must fast before elective surgery. Shorter fasting may make patients more comfortable and could help recovery.
GiessenAges Any age - NCT07496086Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for stomach surgery pain
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one reduces pain better after laparoscopic stomach cancer surgery. If you qualify, you'll help doctors find the best way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
YinchuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07502391Recruiting
Family visits and delirium risk after surgery
This study looks at whether family visits after surgery can reduce the risk of confusion (delirium) in older adults. It helps us understand how social support affects recovery.
ZurichAges 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+ - NCT07505927Recruiting
Acupuncture for slow stomach emptying after stomach surgery
This study tests whether acupuncture can help improve slow stomach emptying that sometimes happens after partial stomach removal surgery. It's for people who have this specific problem and want to try a non-drug option.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–80 - NCT07512752Recruiting
Preoperative Stress and Confusion After Orthopedic Surgery
This study examines how anxiety before major joint surgery (hip or knee) affects confusion and delirium after surgery in adults 65 and older. Understanding this connection may help doctors better manage patients' emotional and mental health around surgery.
ElâzığAges 65 years+ - NCT07523802Recruiting
Managing pain after gum graft surgery with two methods
This trial tests two different ways to protect and manage pain in the mouth after a gum graft surgery. You would compare a product called Ora-Aid with a custom acrylic stent (a protective cover) to see which helps with healing and reduces discomfort better.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT07542925Recruiting
Predicting ICU Needs After Cancer Surgery
This study helps doctors predict which cancer surgery patients will need intensive care after their operation. By understanding these patterns better, hospitals can prepare resources and plan better care for patients like you.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07547618Recruiting
Pain Management in Recovery Room After Surgery
This study observes how much pain medication patients need right after surgery while they're in the recovery room. Researchers want to understand pain patterns to help improve comfort for future surgical patients.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18 years+ - NCT07547774Recruiting
Sleep Quality Before Breast Surgery and Recovery Outcomes
This study examines how well you sleep before breast cancer surgery and whether it affects your recovery afterward. Researchers will ask about your sleep habits and track your healing to understand the connection.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–70 - NCT07550114Recruiting
Nerve blocks to reduce bleeding and pain after spine surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks (numbing injections) given during lumbar spine fusion surgery to see which better reduces bleeding and pain after the operation. If you're having spine surgery, this trial might help your recovery be smoother with less pain and bleeding.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07560267Recruiting
Ultrasound nerve block for kidney surgery pain relief
This trial tests whether a special nerve-numbing injection in the back (guided by ultrasound imaging) can reduce pain after kidney removal surgery. If it works well, it could help patients recover more comfortably with less need for strong pain medications.
DhakaAges 18–64 - NCT07570277Recruiting
Nursing Support for Leg Vein Surgery Recovery
This study tests whether specialized nursing guidance helps patients recover better after surgery for varicose veins (enlarged veins in the legs). The nursing support focuses on helping you manage your own care at home after surgery.
Nanchang, Jang XIAges 18 years+ - NCT07573150Recruiting
Pupil Measurements to Predict Breathing Problems After Surgery in Children
This study tests whether measuring how a child's pupils (the dark circles in the eyes) respond to light can predict which children might have breathing problems after receiving pain medication during tonsil surgery. The goal is to help doctors catch and prevent serious breathing issues before they happen.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 3–17
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,411 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.