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
- NCT07425249Recruiting
Chewing gum after stomach or bowel surgery
This trial tests if chewing gum after open stomach or bowel surgery can help your intestines start moving again sooner. It is for people undergoing open gastrointestinal surgery who do not have certain health conditions or take specific medicines.
Peshawar, KPKAges 17–85 - NCT07394816Recruiting
Can ultrasound-guided pain blocks reduce lung complications after abdominal surgery?
This study tests whether using ultrasound-guided pain blocks (fascial plane blocks) during major abdominal surgery can reduce lung complications after surgery, especially in older adults. It may offer better pain control and faster recovery.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 65 years+ - NCT06480539RecruitingPhase 4
Dexmedetomidine for Better Sleep After Lung Surgery in Older Adults
This study tests whether giving a medicine called dexmedetomidine at night can help older adults sleep better and feel less tired after lung surgery. If you are 60 or older and having lung surgery through small cuts (thoracoscopy), you may be able to join.
Genk, LimburgAges 60 years+ - NCT07200726Recruiting
Brain inflammation and thinking after heart surgery
This study looks at whether brain inflammation during heart surgery may affect memory and thinking. It includes people aged 60 and older who are having planned heart surgery.
Genk, LimburgAges 60 years+ - NCT07109505Recruiting
Nutrition to support recovery after surgery for older adults
This study tests a special nutrition shake to help older adults recover after major hip, knee, or abdominal surgery. If you're 70 or older and having a planned surgery, drinking this shake might support your healing.
Lebanon, New HampshireAges 70 years+ - NCT07534956Recruiting
Anesthesia Methods and Waking Up Agitation in Children
This study compares different anesthesia approaches to see which one helps children wake up more calmly after urogenital surgery (surgery on the urinary or reproductive system). Researchers want to find the best way to reduce agitation and confusion as children wake up from anesthesia.
IstanbulAges 3–10 - NCT03966027Recruiting
Early vs late weight bearing after ankle surgery in diabetes
This trial compares two rehabilitation plans after ankle surgery: starting weight bearing sooner versus later. It may help people with diabetes heal safely and reduce complications related to healing and foot sensation.
Columbia, MissouriAges 18 years+ - NCT07709975Recruiting
Pain relief and early movement for older ICU patients
This study tests different ways to manage pain and help older patients get moving again sooner after major surgery. If you are 65 or older and in the ICU, this trial may help you recover more comfortably and quickly.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT07455266Recruiting
Holistic nursing care for kids after surgery
This trial studies whether special holistic nursing care, which may include music and other comforting approaches, improves satisfaction and perception of nurses for children ages 8 to 11 after surgery.
AntalyaAges 8–11 - NCT05120076RecruitingPhase 3
Dexamethasone during surgery to reduce hip surgery pain and nausea
This trial tests whether a single steroid medicine called dexamethasone given around the time of surgery can reduce pain and nausea after a periacetabular osteotomy. It may help you feel more comfortable in the first days after surgery, depending on your medical history.
ZurichAges 18–99 - NCT05172739RecruitingPhase 4
Opioid-free anesthesia during lung surgery for early lung cancer
This study tests whether an opioid-free pain/anesthesia plan during elective lung surgery can reduce surgical “stress” on the body and affect the immune system. You may be eligible if you have early-stage non-small cell lung cancer and are scheduled for a specific type of surgery (VATS lobectomy).
Heraklion, CreteAges 18–80 - NCT05990790RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing anesthetics and their effect on confusion after surgery
This study compares three different anesthesia medicines to see which one might lower the chance of confusion or delirium after major surgery. If you are 65 or older and having a long, planned non-heart surgery, this trial could help determine the safest option for you.
InnsbruckAges 65 years+ - NCT06133842Recruiting
Brain blood flow and confusion after surgery study
This trial looks at how well the brain controls its own blood flow during non-cardiac surgeries. It aims to see if problems with this regulation are linked to confusion after surgery (delirium).
Boston, MassachusettsAges 60 years+ - NCT06222151Recruiting
Recovering from weight-loss surgery with early walking
This study tests whether starting a supervised walking program soon after weight-loss surgery helps you recover faster. It aims to see if early movement improves your recovery and hospital stay.
Esbjerg, Region SyddanmarkAges 18–70 - NCT06423547Recruiting
Predicting confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at older patients (65 and older) who have had surgery and anesthesia. It aims to find who is at risk for confusion (delirium) and memory problems afterward. The goal is to help doctors prevent these issues.
BeijingAges 65–100 - NCT06704451Recruiting
IL-33 and memory after major abdominal surgery
This study looks at whether a protein called IL-33 is linked to memory and thinking problems that can happen after major abdominal surgery. It may help doctors find patients at risk earlier.
Kunming, YunnanAges Any age - NCT07672015RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a new pain drug in surgery patients at risk for opioid dependence
This trial tests a new painkiller called suzetrigine for post-surgery pain. It's designed for people whose medical records suggest they may have a higher chance of needing strong painkillers (opioids) long after surgery. We want to see if suzetrigine works better at preventing that.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07464860Recruiting
Breathwork for older adults after knee surgery
This study tests a breathing exercise program to help older adults recover after knee replacement surgery. Participants practice controlled breathing at home using a smartphone or computer.
Tucson, ArizonaAges 65 years+ - NCT06757023Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep after breast cancer surgery
This study tests if thumbtack needle therapy (a type of acupuncture) can improve sleep and recovery in women after breast cancer surgery. If you're between 18 and 55 and having breast cancer surgery with general anesthesia, you may be eligible.
Xiamen, FujianAges 18–55 - NCT06803732Recruiting
Pain after robotic, endoscopic or open neck surgery for thyroid cancer
This trial compares pain levels after three different surgical methods for removing cancerous lymph nodes in the neck. It may help patients with thyroid cancer that has spread to neck lymph nodes understand which approach causes less discomfort.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT07000461Recruiting
Doppler test to predict memory problems after heart surgery
This study uses a noninvasive ultrasound test (transcranial Doppler) before heart surgery to see if it can help predict thinking or memory problems that may occur after the operation.
IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT07100860Recruiting
Lung surgery study: how breathing tube time affects recovery
This study checks if the length of time one lung is ventilated (breathing for you) during chest surgery affects your risk of lung complications after surgery. It may help doctors plan safer surgeries.
Ankara, AnkaraAges 18–85 - NCT07119463RecruitingPhase 2
Albumin infusion to reduce complications after gastric cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving albumin (a protein in the blood) during and after surgery can help prevent complications in people with stomach cancer. It is for those who have surgery to remove their tumor and have normal or near-normal blood albumin levels before surgery.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–80 - NCT07152249Recruiting
Improving nausea and vomiting care during surgery
This trial tests a new approach to prevent nausea and vomiting after surgery. It compares usual care to a structured plan that matches anti-nausea medicines to your personal risk factors.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+
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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.