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
- NCT01258231Recruiting
Genetic test to predict risks after heart surgery
This study looks for genetic (DNA) clues that may help predict side effects or complications after heart surgery. If you join, your genome information may be used to understand who is at higher risk and why.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 20–90 - NCT07771101Recruiting
Using a pain monitor to time breathing-tube removal
This study tests whether a special monitor can help doctors know when it's safe to take a breathing tube out after surgery in the ICU. The monitor looks at pain signals, and the goal is to make the process of breathing on your own again more comfortable.
SeoulAges 18 years+ - NCT07775053Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief study for breast cancer surgery
This study tests whether adding tramadol to a standard numbing medicine (ropivacaine) makes pain control better after breast cancer surgery. If you're having a mastectomy, this could help reduce pain and improve recovery.
Sargodha, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–70 - NCT07770932Recruiting
Pain relief after hip replacement surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after hip replacement surgery. It aims to find which method reduces pain and improves recovery.
Istanbul, BagcilarAges 18–80 - NCT07771816Enrolling by invitation
Mouth rinse and cold therapy for lower molar pain
This study tests whether using different strengths of a disinfectant rinse inside the tooth, sometimes combined with cold therapy, can reduce pain after a type of root canal treatment for lower molars. It aims to find the most comfortable and effective approach for managing post-procedure pain.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 15–40 - NCT07774143Recruiting
How fasting time before banding affects bleeding risk
This study looks at whether the length of time you fast before a procedure to treat varices (enlarged veins in the esophagus) affects the chance of bleeding after the procedure. The procedure, called banding, places small rubber bands around the veins to stop or prevent bleeding.
AnyangAges 18 years+ - NCT06561178Recruiting
Blood Test to Monitor Esophageal Cancer After Surgery
This trial looks at whether a personalized blood test can detect cancer returning after surgery for esophageal cancer. It tests people who had chemoradiotherapy before surgery and still had some cancer remaining in the removed tissue. The goal is to use the blood test to catch any remaining or returning cancer early.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT07765095Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after hip socket surgery
This study tests a numbing injection around the hip socket to see if it reduces pain after surgery to fix a broken hip socket. It may help you feel better and need less pain medicine after your operation.
San JuanAges 18 years+ - NCT07766031Recruiting
Comparing endoscopic and open surgery for herniated disc pain
This study compares two types of surgery for a herniated disc in the lower back: endoscopic (using a small camera) and open surgery. It aims to see which approach leads to less pain and less need for painkillers after the operation.
Saint-GrégoireAges 18 years+ - NCT07762339Recruiting
Comparing two pain blocks for children having testicle surgery
This study compares two pain-relief techniques (erector spinae plane block vs. caudal block) in children aged 1 to 7 years undergoing orchiopexy (surgery for an undescended testicle). The goal is to see which method provides better pain control after surgery. Your child must be generally healthy and meet specific criteria to participate.
Istanbul, şişliAges 1–7 - NCT07766837RecruitingPhase 2
Tizanidine for pain after pelvic surgery
This trial tests a medicine called tizanidine to see if it helps with pain after pelvic surgery. It may help reduce the need for opioids.
Hartford, ConnecticutAges 18–89 - NCT06581315Recruiting
Donafenib after surgery for high-risk liver cancer
This trial tests a drug called Donafenib (a targeted therapy) taken after surgery to see if it can prevent liver cancer from coming back in people at high risk of recurrence.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07750808Recruiting
Walking rehabilitation with a robotic exoskeleton
This study tests a wearable robotic leg brace that helps people with leg weakness practice walking. It aims to see if using the robot improves strength and movement for people recovering from stroke, spinal cord injury, or joint replacement surgery.
DhakaAges 18–60 - NCT07747623Recruiting
Pain relief options for breast surgery
This study compares two ways of giving pain relief during breast surgery. It aims to find which method controls pain better after the operation.
Yenimahalle, AnkaraAges 18–80 - NCT07743294Recruiting
Exercise before breast cancer surgery to reduce arm swelling
This trial tests whether doing specific exercises before breast cancer surgery helps reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) after surgery, and improves quality of life and care needs. You would participate in a supervised exercise program before your surgery and then follow up after.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06611462Recruiting
Strong for surgery: prehab before hernia repair
This trial tests a 4-week program of exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle support before ventral hernia surgery to help reduce complications. If you have a hernia smaller than 8 cm and at least one health risk factor, this might help you prepare for a safer recovery.
HerlevAges 18 years+ - NCT07739277Recruiting
Comparing two ways to give a chest wall pain block for breast surgery
This study compares two ways of giving a numbing injection (a nerve block) to the side of the chest wall for pain relief after breast surgery. The goal is to see which method works better for reducing pain and the need for pain medicine.
Ankara, Yenimahalle\AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07733128Recruiting
Pain relief with buprenorphine patch after lung surgery
This study tests a skin patch that releases buprenorphine, a pain medicine, to control pain after lung surgery. It may help reduce pain and the need for other pain medicines.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT07740382Recruiting
Pain block comparison for recovery after liver surgery
This study compares two types of pain-relieving nerve blocks used during liver surgery to see which one helps you breathe better and recover more comfortably after the operation.
Alexandria, Sbein-ElkomAges 18–75 - NCT07736092Recruiting
Light Therapy Before and After Surgery for Older Adults
This trial tests a gentle light treatment to help prevent thinking problems after surgery in older patients. It involves using a special light on your head before and after your operation.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT07734987Recruiting
Root tip surgery accuracy with a 3D-printed guide
This trial tests whether using a custom 3D-printed guide helps make root-end surgery more accurate and improves healing. It may be right for you if you have an infected or damaged root tip that needs surgery.
Ho Chi Minh CityAges 16 years+ - NCT05076019Recruiting
Atorvastatin during heart valve surgery for patients over 60
This trial studies whether taking atorvastatin (a cholesterol medicine) around the time of surgical aortic valve replacement can improve outcomes. It is mainly for people who have not taken similar medicines recently and do not have certain heart rhythm or liver/kidney problems.
OdenseAges 60–95 - NCT07727759Recruiting
CT scan to predict liver failure after surgery
This trial uses special CT scans to create a map of your liver's blood vessels before surgery. The goal is to predict if your liver might fail after part of it is removed, so doctors can better plan your care.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07729319Recruiting
Heat and moisture during lung surgery: a study
This study looks at whether a special device that adds heat and moisture to the air you breathe during surgery can help people who have lung surgery through small incisions (VATS). If you are having planned lung surgery that requires one-lung ventilation, you may be able to join.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–75
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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.
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.