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
- NCT07860203Recruiting
Nerve block and sedation drug for better sleep after gynecologic surgery
This study tests whether a nerve block in the neck plus a sedation medication can improve sleep quality after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. It may help reduce sleep problems and promote recovery.
Huai'an, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07864896RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pain medicine after knee replacement surgery
This trial tests a new oral pain medicine called suzetrigine for people who have a knee replacement. It aims to see if it helps control pain after surgery better or with fewer side effects than usual care.
New York, New YorkAges 18–80 - NCT07868484Recruiting
Pain relief after chest surgery: comparing two numbing injections
This study tests two different numbing injections given before chest surgery to see which one controls pain better and improves recovery. It may help reduce discomfort after the procedure.
Denpasar, BaliAges 18–65 - NCT06205355Recruiting
Pain measurement tool for jaw surgery patients
This study tests a device that measures your body's response to pain during jaw surgery. It may help doctors better manage your pain during and after the procedure.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT07871188Recruiting
Blood pressure swings and recovery after heart bypass surgery
This study looks at how changes in blood pressure during heart bypass surgery relate to how quickly the body clears lactic acid afterwards, which is a sign of recovery. It may help doctors understand recovery patterns after surgery.
GaziantepAges 18–80 - NCT07867522Recruiting
Preventing bile leaks after liver surgery in children
This study tests a way to prevent bile leaks after surgery to remove part of the liver in children. Bile is a digestive fluid made by the liver, and if it leaks after surgery it can cause problems. The approach involves a special technique during the operation to reduce the chance of this happening.
MoscowAges birth–18 years - NCT07853586Recruiting
Numbing blocks for pain relief after children's belly surgery
This study compares two types of numbing injections (nerve blocks) given before surgery to see which one controls pain better in children after lower belly surgery. If your child qualifies, they may receive one of these blocks to help them be more comfortable after the operation.
AlexandriaAges 2–7 - NCT05221398Recruiting
Immunotherapy after liver cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving immunotherapy after surgery to remove liver cancer can help lower the risk of the cancer coming back. It may be an option for people who have certain risk factors for recurrence.
Nanning, GuangxiAges 18–75 - NCT07871487Recruiting
Brain protein changes after hip or knee replacement surgery
This study looks at whether having hip or knee replacement surgery with spinal anesthesia affects certain proteins in the brain that are linked to memory and thinking. It compares people having surgery with people who have arthritis but are not having surgery, to help understand if the surgery causes any short-term brain changes.
UppsalaAges 55–75 - NCT07860996Recruiting
Comparing two types of anesthesia for hip fracture surgery
This study compares two ways of giving general anesthesia during hip fracture surgery: one through an IV line and one through breathing in a gas. It aims to see which method helps patients recover better after surgery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT07868315Recruiting
Single-visit root canal pain and success comparison
This study compares pain after a single-visit root canal treatment using different sealers (materials used to fill the root canal) in asymptomatic (pain-free) teeth. It aims to find which sealer causes less discomfort and has a better success rate.
Istanbul, EsenlerAges 18–65 - NCT07867899Recruiting
Preventing confusion after hip fracture surgery
This study tests whether a medication called dexmedetomidine, given during or after hip fracture surgery, can help prevent confusion (delirium) that sometimes occurs in older patients after surgery. If you are 65 or older and having hip fracture surgery, this treatment might help you recover more clearly.
AarhusAges 65 years+ - NCT07867951Recruiting
Pain after two root canal medicines
This study compares two medicines placed inside a tooth during root canal treatment to see which one reduces pain better afterward. It may help people with an infected tooth causing pain.
Swāt, KpkAges 16–50 - NCT07853664RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Dexamethasone and diclofenac gel for facial surgery pain
This study tests a gel containing two pain and swelling medicines applied to the skin after facial surgery or facial injury repair. The goal is to see if it provides better pain relief and less swelling than usual care.
DhamarAges Any age - NCT07857655RecruitingPhase 4
Intraoperative methadone for pain after head and neck cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving methadone during your head and neck cancer surgery helps control pain right after the operation. Methadone is a long-acting painkiller that might reduce pain for up to a day or more, potentially improving your recovery experience.
Portland, OregonAges 18–89 - NCT07868861RecruitingPhase 1
Nasal ondansetron versus IV injection in healthy adults
This trial tests a new nasal spray form of ondansetron (a medicine that prevents nausea and vomiting) to see how well the body absorbs it compared with the IV (into the vein) form. It is for healthy adults to help understand how the nasal spray works.
JerusalemAges 18–65 - NCT06294405Recruiting
Intraocular Lens Implant Registry
This study collects information from patients who have had an intraocular lens (an artificial lens placed inside the eye during cataract surgery) to track how different lenses perform over time. It helps doctors understand which lenses work best for patients.
AugsburgAges 18 years+ - NCT05593146RecruitingPhase 2
3D hip reconstruction surgery to prevent dislocation
This trial compares a modified hip implant positioning method to lower the chance of the hip “slipping out of place” (dislocation) after major hip tumor surgery and reconstruction. If you qualify, you may help test whether a small change in implant angle improves stability and function.
Ningbo, ZhejiangAges 16 years+ - NCT06341907RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Vaccine and blood test to prevent ovarian cancer return
This trial tests a personalized vaccine for people with epithelial ovarian cancer who still have a small amount of cancer DNA in their blood after surgery. The goal is to see if the vaccine can help stop the cancer from coming back.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT02435576Recruiting
Standard follow-up program for head and neck cancer patients
This trial sets up a standard schedule for follow-up visits for people receiving curative (aimed at cure) or after-surgery radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. It may help you stay on track with regular check-ins and early management of side effects or signs of recurrence.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06379243Recruiting
Predicting future spinal fractures after osteoporosis treatment
This study is testing a new way to predict if your spine might break again after you have treatment for a fracture caused by osteoporosis. If you have a recent spinal fracture from weak bones and are getting a cement injection (PVP or PKP), researchers want to check your information to see how well their risk model works for people like you.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 50–90 - NCT06368063RecruitingPhase 4
Huaier granules after pancreatic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether a Chinese herbal medicine called Huaier granules works better than standard chemotherapy for people with pancreatic cancer that was removed by surgery. Participants can choose to take Huaier granules or standard chemotherapy, and researchers will compare outcomes.
Xi'an, ShannxiAges 18–80 - NCT06405776Recruiting
Lidocaine for pain and survival after bowel surgery in older adults
This study tests whether a drug called lidocaine, given during surgery, can help control pain after colon or rectal surgery and possibly improve long-term survival in older adults. The goal is to see if lidocaine offers better pain relief and recovery compared to standard care.
SichuanAges 60 years+ - NCT06417567Recruiting
Preventing nausea and vomiting after GI cancer surgery
This study tests whether the medication NEPA (Netupitant and Palonosetron) can prevent nausea and vomiting in people who have had surgery for liver, gallbladder, or pancreatic cancer. It may help those who want to avoid post-surgery sickness.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–65
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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.
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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.