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
- NCT07424170Recruiting
Exercise and brain function in older adults after surgery
This trial tests whether a special protein released during exercise (irisin) can help protect brain function and prevent confusion after surgery in older adults. It involves non-heart surgery with spinal anesthesia.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT07422441Recruiting
Guided abdominal wall closure for large hernia repair
This trial tests a new way to close the abdominal wall after surgery for a large hernia, using lung compliance measurements to guide the closure. It aims to improve recovery by finding the best closure technique for each patient.
GdanskAges 18 years+ - NCT03309384Recruiting
Monitoring during thyroid surgery to help predict complications
This study checks whether special monitoring done during thyroid surgery can help predict complications afterward. If you’re having a full (total) thyroidectomy, your team may use monitoring to better anticipate problems after surgery.
Vandœuvre-lès-NancyAges Any age - NCT07411521Recruiting
Comparing two pain relief methods after planned cesarean
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after a planned cesarean section: one combines a spinal and epidural injection, the other is a newer type of nerve block. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief with fewer side effects.
Bursa, NilüferAges 18–45 - NCT07410780Recruiting
Pain after root canal with two different sealers
This trial compares two types of root canal filling materials—bioceramic and calcium hydroxide—to see which one causes less pain after the procedure. If you have a tooth with a live but inflamed nerve, you may be able to join.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–40 - NCT07408414Recruiting
Pain relief after laser pilonidal sinus treatment
This trial studies which local numbing method works best to reduce pain after laser treatment for pilonidal sinus. It may help people with this condition feel more comfortable after their procedure.
PožegaAges 18 years+ - NCT07408037Recruiting
Child breathing game before surgery for anxiety and delirium
This trial tests if a fun breathing exercise before surgery can help reduce anxiety and confusion in young children. Your child may be eligible if they are 3-7 years old and having planned surgery.
Bursa, BursaAges 3–7 - NCT07410988RecruitingPhase 4
Starch vs. crystalloid fluid for heart surgery patients
This trial compares two types of IV fluids (a starch solution vs. a balanced salt solution) to see which one better protects kidneys after heart surgery. It is for adults having planned heart surgery who do not have severe kidney problems.
DaejeonAges 19 years+ - NCT07409571Recruiting
Gum graft healing after surgery on the palate
This study is testing how well the roof of your mouth heals after a gum graft procedure. It aims to find better ways to help this area heal faster and more comfortably.
Kahramanmaraş, KahramanmaraşAges 18 years+ - NCT07412184Recruiting
Wearable device rehab after rotator cuff surgery
This trial tests a wearable-device remote rehabilitation system for people who have had a first-time rotator cuff tear repaired. It may help you recover at home after surgery.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT05195034Recruiting
Dexmedetomidine to prevent confusion after awake brain surgery
This trial looks at whether a medication called dexmedetomidine can reduce “postoperative delirium,” a temporary period of confusion after awake brain surgery. If you have the type of surgery the study focuses on, this could help your recovery and mental clarity afterward.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06495632RecruitingPhase 4
Scheduled or as-needed pain medicine after surgery?
This study compares taking pain medicine on a fixed schedule versus only when you need it after common outpatient surgeries. It aims to find which approach works better for controlling pain and reducing side effects.
Fayetteville, North CarolinaAges 18–65 - NCT04731558RecruitingPhase 4
Blood clot prevention before versus after liver surgery
This study compares two approaches to preventing blood clots around the time of liver surgery. If you’re having planned liver surgery, it may help doctors choose the safest timing and method for clot prevention.
HelsinkiAges 18 years+ - NCT05245877RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing blood clots before and after pancreatic surgery
This study compares two approaches to preventing blood clots around the time of pancreatic surgery. It may help lower the risk of dangerous clotting events after surgery, especially for people who are high risk.
TorontoAges 18–120 - NCT07401134RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief study after vaginal surgery using witch hazel and spray
This trial tests a pain relief routine using witch hazel pads and a numbing spray after vaginal surgery. The goal is to see if using these products together helps with recovery and reduces the need for stronger pain medicine.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT07400146RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing medicine for pain relief in laparoscopic surgery
This trial tests if numbing medicine (bupivacaine with epinephrine) placed over the diaphragm during laparoscopic surgery can reduce shoulder and other pain. It may help patients undergoing gynecologic laparoscopy recover more comfortably.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06138340Recruiting
How anesthesia affects brain networks in people with glioma
This study looks at how different anesthetics change brain connections during surgery for a type of brain tumor called glioma. It may help doctors choose the best anesthesia for your surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06826885Recruiting
Comparing two types of radiation for breast cancer
This trial is testing how well two different radiation techniques, IMPT and IMRT, work for treating breast cancer. It aims to see which one is safer and more effective, so you might benefit from a potentially better treatment approach.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06168162Recruiting
Personalized breathing support during weight-loss surgery
This trial tests whether a personalized breathing setting during surgery can lower the risk of lung complications after weight-loss surgery. If you have a high risk of lung issues, you may be eligible.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 16 years+ - NCT06320041RecruitingPhase 4
Oliceridine for pain after orthopedic surgery
This trial tests a new painkiller called oliceridine for moderate to severe pain after orthopedic surgery. It may help you recover more comfortably with fewer side effects.
Yiwu, ZhejiangAges 18–100 - NCT06747195Recruiting
Methylene blue for better recovery after hemorrhoid surgery
This trial tests if adding methylene blue to standard pain medicine helps you recover faster and with less pain after hemorrhoid surgery. It is for people having spinal anesthesia.
Heze, ShandongAges 18–65 - NCT07390903Recruiting
Heart function test for difficult bypass weaning
This trial studies whether a heart ultrasound test called GLS can help predict complications when patients are taken off the heart-lung machine after heart surgery. It aims to improve management for better outcomes.
RomeAges 18 years+ - NCT07394673Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after shoulder surgery
This trial tests a new ultrasound-guided nerve block for pain relief after shoulder surgery. It aims to improve comfort and reduce the need for pain medications.
BursaAges 18–65 - NCT07393139Recruiting
Pain after arm or leg amputation
This study looks at pain in the days right after a limb amputation surgery. It aims to better understand and manage early pain, which could help improve recovery.
BolognaAges 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.