Clinical trials
Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,431 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06633068RecruitingPhase 2
Pain relief study: nalbuphine added to numbing medicine for thyroid surgery
This study tests if adding nalbuphine to the numbing medicine (bupivacaine) given as a nerve block before thyroid surgery provides better pain relief. It is for adults having planned thyroid surgery.
Giza, الجيزةAges 18–60 - NCT06544980Recruiting
Measuring airway size during muscle relaxant use
This study looks at how muscle relaxants affect the size of your upper airway. It aims to help doctors understand how to safely reverse these medications after surgery.
Debrecen, Hajdú-BiharAges 18–65 - NCT06685289RecruitingPhase 2
Donafenib and capecitabine after surgery for biliary cancer with high risk of return
This trial tests whether taking donafenib and capecitabine pills after surgery can help prevent biliary cancer from coming back in people who have a high risk of recurrence. It is for patients whose cancer was completely removed but had certain features that make recurrence more likely.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07295184Recruiting
Rebound pain and confusion after hip surgery
This study looks at a way to reduce confusion after hip surgery. If you are having planned hip surgery and get a nerve block for pain, researchers will check if rebound pain affects your recovery in the hospital.
Konya, KaratayAges 18–80 - NCT07729891Recruiting
Vital sign monitoring after urological surgery
This study tests a system that constantly watches your vital signs (like heart rate and blood pressure) after urological surgery, to catch problems early. It's for people who are not expected to need the Intensive Care Unit after their operation.
Parma, ParmaAges 18 years+ - NCT07281885Recruiting
Aromatherapy for nausea after joint replacement
This study tests whether aromatherapy with essential oils can help reduce nausea and vomiting after total joint replacement surgery. Participants will receive a simple aromatherapy treatment alongside their regular care.
Wong Tai Sin, Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06406842Recruiting
Brain oxygen and stroke risk in carotid surgery
This study looks at whether monitoring oxygen levels in the brain during carotid artery surgery can help predict or prevent a stroke. If you are having this surgery, researchers want to see if a simple monitor on your forehead can warn the surgical team of trouble.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06970678RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
A new way to ease pain and speed recovery after sleeve gastrectomy
This study tests whether adding two pain-management methods—a sedative infusion and a nerve block around the stomach—can help you recover faster and more comfortably after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. If you're eligible, you'll receive the extra treatment on top of standard anesthesia.
AlexandriaAges 18–60 - NCT06347770RecruitingPhase 1
Oral Gan Shuangbi for recovery after C-section
This trial tests an oral herbal medicine (Gan Shuangbi) to see if it helps your intestines work normally again after a C-section. It may speed up recovery after delivery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–45 - NCT06335797Recruiting
Improving bowel habits after pelvic surgery
This study looks at ways to improve bowel habits after vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. It aims to find better routines to help you recover comfortably.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 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 - NCT07725185Enrolling by invitation
Can remimazolam protect heart health during surgery?
This study tests whether a sedative called remimazolam can help protect the heart during surgery in older adults. If you are 65 or older and having a longer surgery with general anesthesia, this trial may be for you.
Jiaxing, ZhejiangAges 65 years+ - NCT06165991RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two types of numbing medicine for lung surgery pain
This trial compares two forms of a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) injected near the spine to reduce pain after lung surgery. It aims to find which works better for controlling pain after a lobectomy (removal of a lung lobe).
Jinan, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT07244354Enrolling by invitation
Maternal warmth after C-section and recovery
This study looks at whether keeping mothers warm after a C-section helps them recover faster. It compares standard care with a warmer blanket to see if it reduces shivering and improves comfort.
Oslo, OsloAges 18–50 - NCT06587880RecruitingPhase 4
Mouthwash and wisdom tooth extraction recovery
This study compares different mouthwashes to see which one helps healing after wisdom tooth surgery. If you have a lower wisdom tooth that is impacted (stuck) and need it removed with some bone cutting, you may qualify.
AmmanAges 18 years+ - NCT07228598Recruiting
Biofilm on chest drains after surgery
This study looks at a thin layer of bacteria (called biofilm) that can form on chest drains after surgery. Researchers want to learn if this biofilm causes infections and which antibiotics might work best—so they can improve care for patients like you.
Samsun, SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT07563530Recruiting
Early Drinking After Urological Surgery to Ease Thirst
This study tests whether patients can drink water soon after urological endoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive procedure on the urinary system) to feel better and reduce post-surgery thirst. The goal is to see if safe, early drinking improves how patients feel during recovery.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–65 - NCT07309393Recruiting
Comparing two muscle relaxant reversal drugs after lung surgery
This trial tests two different medicines used to reverse muscle relaxation after lung surgery. It looks at which one helps you breathe better in the first hours after your procedure.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT07316166RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve Block With or Without Extra Medicine for Hip Replacement
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks for pain relief after total hip replacement. One block uses a standard numbing medicine, and the other adds a medication (dexmedetomidine) that may extend the pain relief. The goal is to see which approach works better for managing pain after surgery.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18–80 - NCT07024420Recruiting
Sigh breathing during heart surgery with heart-lung machine
This study tests if adding occasional deep breaths (sighs) during heart surgery helps patients recover better after using the heart-lung machine. It is for people having planned (not emergency) heart surgery.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07034742RecruitingEarly Phase 1
MRD testing after stomach cancer surgery
This study looks at whether a blood test for leftover cancer cells (called MRD) after stomach cancer surgery can help guide treatment. It is for people with a certain type of stomach cancer that has spread to nearby tissues but not to distant organs, and who are having surgery as their first treatment.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT07038967Recruiting
Cataract surgery and diabetic macular edema progression
This trial studies how diabetic macular edema (swelling in the center of the retina) might change after cataract surgery. It may help doctors understand if surgery is safe for people with this condition.
CairoAges 18 years+ - NCT06784999RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief after head and neck reconstructive surgery
This study compares two medicines, sufentanil and methadone, for pain control after head and neck surgery that uses a flap to rebuild tissue. The goal is to find which option works better and has fewer side effects.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–80 - NCT07626463Recruiting
Local anesthetic injection to reduce pain after laparoscopic surgery
This trial tests whether injecting a local anesthetic (numbing medicine) and a steroid around the surgical area before surgery reduces pain after laparoscopic procedures like gallbladder, appendix, or hernia repair. The goal is to help patients recover more comfortably with potentially less pain medication needed.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–64
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,431 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.