Clinical trials
Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,417 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT07577869Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain relief after knee replacement
This trial tests two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) around the knee to help manage pain after total knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see if these injections reduce pain and improve recovery compared to standard pain treatment.
Kayseri, KocasinanAges 18–80 - NCT07578545Recruiting
Pain management after minimally invasive chest surgery
This study tests whether combining a specific type of chest surgery (using small cameras) with numbing injections around nerves reduces pain and the need for strong pain medications after surgery. Researchers want to see if this approach helps patients recover better with less opioid use.
Antalya, MuratpaşaAges 18–75 - NCT07588178Recruiting
Sleep Problems Before Heart Surgery: Study on Recovery
This research examines how sleep issues before heart surgery may affect how well patients recover afterward. Researchers will study blood markers and chemical changes to better understand this connection and potentially improve surgical outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07591987Recruiting
Breathing Techniques to Reduce Shortness of Breath After Heart Surgery
This study tests whether special breathing exercises can help reduce shortness of breath and improve heart and lung function in patients recovering from open-heart surgery. You would learn and practice these breathing techniques before and after your surgery.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 18–75 - NCT07610408Recruiting
Pain Relief Methods After Chest Surgery Nerve Block Wears Off
This study compares different intravenous (IV) pain medications given after a regional anesthetic nerve block stops working in patients having minimally invasive chest surgery. The goal is to find the most effective pain management strategy for recovery.
Ankara, KeçiörenAges 18–80 - NCT07636824RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy plus radiation after bile duct cancer surgery
This study tests whether combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy after surgery improves outcomes for patients with bile duct or gallbladder cancer. It's designed for patients whose surgery showed signs the cancer might come back.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07640282Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Pain After Kidney Removal Surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve-blocking injections (ESP and EXORA blocks) to reduce pain after laparoscopic kidney removal surgery. The goal is to see which method works better for controlling pain after the procedure.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07640646Recruiting
Heart Surgery and Long-Term Pain: A Patient Survey
This study asks patients who had heart surgery in the past year about any ongoing pain or discomfort in the surgical area. The goal is to understand how common long-term pain is after heart surgery and how it affects daily life.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07646730Recruiting
Wearable Watch to Detect Complications After Lung Surgery
This study tests whether a wearable device (a smartwatch-like device) worn after lung or chest surgery can help doctors catch complications early by monitoring your heart rate, activity, and other vital signs. The goal is to catch problems sooner so you can get help faster.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07662642Recruiting
Timing of lung inflation during robotic prostate surgery
This trial compares two different timings of a lung inflation maneuver during robotic prostate surgery to see which approach helps patients breathe better after surgery.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07662733Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep and less pain after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if acupuncture given before and after surgery can help patients sleep better and have less chronic pain after a lung cancer operation. You may join if you are having a specific type of lung cancer surgery, are in good general health, and do not have severe sleep problems already.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07658521Enrolling by invitation
Nerve blocks for pain after heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether adding two numbing injections (nerve blocks) to standard care provides better pain relief after heart bypass surgery. It is for adults having planned surgery and compares pain scores and recovery.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18–75 - NCT07615595Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Dexamethasone to reduce side effects from spinal anesthesia during cesarean delivery
This study tests whether giving a steroid medication (dexamethasone) before spinal anesthesia can reduce uncomfortable side effects like nausea, vomiting, and low blood pressure during planned cesarean delivery. The goal is to help you feel better during and after your surgery.
Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi MinhAges 18 years+ - NCT07568405Enrolling by invitation
How Remifentanil Affects Pain Sensitivity During Surgery
This study tests how a pain-relief medication called remifentanil changes the way your body responds to pressure pain. Researchers will measure your pain sensitivity before and after receiving this medication to better understand how it works.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18–65 - NCT07527065Enrolling by invitation
Pain Relief Methods for Hernia Surgery Recovery
This study compares two different nerve-blocking injection techniques to help manage pain after open inguinal hernia repair surgery. The goal is to determine which method works better to keep you comfortable during recovery.
ÇorumAges 18–65 - NCT07511998Enrolling by invitation
Comparing endotracheal tube sizes to reduce sore throat after surgery
This study compares different sizes of a specialized breathing tube (endotracheal tube) used during surgery to see which size causes less sore throat afterward. If you're having elective surgery under general anesthesia, this trial may help reduce your post-surgery discomfort.
Daegu, DaeguAges 20–70 - 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 - NCT07128953Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Zuoqing San for anal fistula wound healing
This study tests if a traditional Chinese medicine called Zuoqing San can help heal the wound after anal fistula surgery better by reducing certain inflammatory processes. It may be an option for people who have had surgery for a simple anal fistula and whose wound is a specific size.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18 years+ - NCT07125573Enrolling by invitation
Esketamine and dexmedetomidine for recovery after lung surgery
This trial tests if adding two medicines (esketamine and dexmedetomidine) during your thoracoscopic (keyhole) lung surgery helps you recover better and feel less discomfort afterward.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–65 - NCT06916598Enrolling by invitation
Defining lung complications after surgery
This study aims to create a clear, agreed-upon definition for lung problems after surgery. It's not a treatment trial but a way to help doctors and patients better identify and grade these complications.
Wolverhampton, WolverhamptonAges 18 years+ - NCT06783946Enrolling by invitation
Meditation for pain and anxiety after kidney stone surgery
This study is testing whether guided meditation can help reduce pain, discomfort, and anxiety after a kidney stone removal procedure called ureteroscopy. If you or your child is a teenager or adult scheduled for this surgery, meditation might be a calming tool to try before and after the procedure.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06716359Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two pain medicines after C-section
This trial compares two pain relievers, hydromorphone and nalbuphine, given through a patient-controlled pump after cesarean section. It aims to find which provides better pain control with fewer side effects.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 20–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,417 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.
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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.