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
- NCT07242196Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after laparoscopic surgery in children
This study tests two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief for children after laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. The blocks are given before surgery to help reduce pain afterward.
Sakarya, SerdivanAges 6 months–16 years - 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 - NCT07218133Recruiting
Ear Stimulation to Reduce Pain After Spine Surgery
This trial tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation delivered through the ear can reduce inflammation and pain after major spinal fusion surgery. If you are having a long spinal fusion, you might be able to join.
St Louis, MissouriAges 18 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+ - 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+ - NCT07161232Recruiting
When to start rehab after UBE spine surgery
This study looks at whether starting rehabilitation exercises earlier or later after a specific type of minimally invasive back surgery (UBE) for a slipped disc improves your recovery. It's for people who have had leg pain for less than a year and are scheduled for this surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 19–65 - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - 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 - 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 - NCT06878014RecruitingPhase 4
Morphine for pain relief after hip replacement surgery
This trial tests different doses of morphine given during spinal anesthesia to find the safest and most effective way to control pain after hip replacement surgery. If you are having a total hip replacement, you may be able to join.
Sosnowiec, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–75 - NCT06865378Enrolling by invitation
Breathing gas and nausea after hysterectomy study
This study looks at whether levels of carbon dioxide in your breath and blood flow measurements during surgery can help predict nausea, vomiting, or pain after a hysterectomy. It may help doctors better manage your recovery.
IstanbulAges 20–65 - 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 - NCT06386354Recruiting
Muscle Relaxant Recovery After Surgery
This study looks at whether the effects of muscle relaxants given during surgery still affect patients after they wake up, and if that leads to any complications. It may help doctors improve care for people who have general anesthesia with muscle relaxants.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 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 - 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+ - NCT04670523Recruiting
Remove chest tube on day 0 after minor lung surgery
This trial tests whether it is safe to take out a chest tube right on the day of surgery (day 0) after certain small, camera-assisted lung/pleura procedures. It may help reduce time the tube stays in and improve comfort, as long as your specific surgery and recovery risk fit the study plan.
BernAges 18–99 - 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+ - NCT07877285Recruiting
Nutrition and monitoring to prevent confusion after gynecologic cancer surgery
This trial tests whether giving special nutrition before and possibly during surgery, along with careful brain monitoring during anesthesia, can reduce confusion (delirium) after surgery in older women with gynecologic cancer.
Elâzığ, ElâzığAges 65–80 - NCT07846878Recruiting
Predicting pain after orthopedic surgery
This study tests a tool that doctors can use before surgery to predict whether you might have longer-lasting pain after bone or joint surgery. Knowing this in advance could help your care team plan better pain relief for you.
ChongqingAges 18–90 - NCT04330456Recruiting
Radiation plus surgery for first soft tissue sarcoma
This trial studies a treatment plan for newly diagnosed soft tissue sarcoma that combines precisely targeted radiation before surgery and conformal radiation after surgery. It may help by improving tumor control while allowing the surgeon to remove the tumor safely.
Saint PetersburgAges 18–75 - NCT05555693Recruiting
Brain chemistry study after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how brain “metabolomics” (small chemical signals in the brain/body) relate to thinking or mood problems that can happen after surgery in people age 65 and older. It may help doctors understand who is more likely to have these side effects after an operation.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT04523909Recruiting
Testing spinal fluid inflammation changes after aortic surgery
This study tracks inflammation-related lab markers in spinal fluid taken through a temporary drain during and after thoracic aortic surgery. It may help doctors understand what inflammatory changes happen around surgery and how they relate to recovery.
NijmegenAges 18 years+
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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.