Clinical trials
Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,419 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06550869Recruiting
A new nerve block for less pain after kidney surgery
This trial tests a specific nerve block (anterior quadratus lumborum block) given during laparoscopic kidney surgery to see if it reduces pain and speeds recovery. It may help patients who need a nephrectomy (kidney removal) or partial nephrectomy.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT06555107Recruiting
Pain before emergency surgery and long-term pain after
This study looks at whether pain you feel before emergency surgery affects long-term pain after the surgery. It may help doctors find ways to prevent chronic pain in patients who have emergency orthopedic (bone/joint) or abdominal (belly) surgery.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06556121Recruiting
Numbing shot for gender-affirming surgery pain
This trial tests a numbing shot given during penile inversion vaginoplasty to see if it reduces pain after surgery. It might help people manage pain with less need for strong painkillers.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–70 - NCT06559215RecruitingPhase 2
Pain management with Exparel after knee surgery in teens
This trial is testing a long-acting numbing medicine called Exparel to see how well it controls pain after a specific knee surgery (MPFL reconstruction) in teens and young adults. It may help reduce the need for strong painkillers after the operation.
Frisco, TexasAges 13–21 - 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 - NCT06566482RecruitingPhase 4
Medicine for pain after surgery in sleep apnea patients
This trial tests a combination of two medicines (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) given in small doses to help with pain after surgery. It is for people who have sleep apnea or are at risk for it, and who are having chest or belly surgery with a scope.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06567548Recruiting
Comparing two types of blood-based grafts for gum surgery recovery
This trial tests if a special blood-based graft (Alb-PRF) helps you heal better and feel less discomfort after a gum graft procedure compared to a standard one. It aims to improve your recovery after a free gingival graft.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18–70 - NCT06569953RecruitingPhase 4
Numbing Medicine for Pain After Lung Surgery
This study tests whether a long-lasting numbing medicine (liposomal bupivacaine) injected near the spine can better control pain after lung surgery. It compares this to a standard numbing medicine, and aims to help patients recover with less pain after surgery.
Chongqing, Chongqing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06570577Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after cervical spine surgery
This trial tests whether a nerve block can reduce the need for opioid pain medication after back-of-neck spine surgery. It may help patients have better pain control with fewer side effects.
Stony Brook, New YorkAges 18–75 - NCT06576830RecruitingPhase 4
Pain relief study for kids having tonsil surgery
This study tests different ways to manage pain after tonsillectomy in children. The goal is to find better pain relief options.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 3–17 - NCT06579937RecruitingPhase 4
Esketamine for behavior after tonsil surgery in children
This study tests whether a medicine called esketamine can help reduce negative behavior changes in children after tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy surgery. Esketamine is given during anesthesia to see if it helps children recover with fewer emotional or behavioral issues.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 3–7 - 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 - NCT06585033Recruiting
Spinal cord stimulation for pain after back surgery
This trial tests how much of the pain relief from spinal cord stimulation is due to the placebo effect. It is for people with ongoing leg pain after back surgery who have already tried other treatments without success.
ArnhemAges 18–70 - NCT06586840Recruiting
Adding an extra nerve block to knee replacement
This trial tests if adding a special nerve block behind the knee (IPACK) to a standard thigh block helps control pain better after total knee replacement. It may lead to less pain and faster recovery.
AydinAges 18–85 - NCT06593665RecruitingPhase 3
Morphine in spine vs. IV methadone for testicular cancer surgery pain
This trial compares two ways to manage pain after surgery for testicular cancer: a single injection of morphine into the spine (intrathecal morphine) vs. methadone given through an IV during surgery. The goal is to see which provides better pain relief and fewer side effects.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–80 - NCT06594562Recruiting
Fluid detection after liver surgery using remote guided ultrasound
This study tests if a doctor can guide a nurse via video call to use an ultrasound machine to look for fluid buildup in your belly after liver surgery. The goal is to see if remote guidance works as well as having the doctor there in person.
Oslo, OsloAges 18 years+ - NCT06598761Recruiting
Immunotherapy plus radiation after surgery for advanced UTUC
This trial is testing whether adding immunotherapy and radiation after surgery can improve outcomes for people with advanced upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC) who cannot have chemotherapy. It compares the combination to surgery alone.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT06349772RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Pain relief after robotic sleeve gastrectomy: Zynrelef vs Exparel
This trial compares two long-acting pain medicines, Zynrelef and Exparel, to see which works better for pain control after robotic sleeve gastrectomy. The goal is to improve recovery and reduce the need for stronger painkillers.
Lubbock, TexasAges 18–65 - NCT07689461Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain after hip replacement
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help reduce pain after hip replacement surgery. It may be a good option if you are having a hip replacement and have moderate to severe pain.
MalatyaAges 18–99 - NCT07611344RecruitingPhase 4
Remimazolam vs. Propofol for Liver Surgery Recovery
This study compares two sedation medications (Remimazolam and Propofol) used during laparoscopic liver surgery to see which one allows patients to wake up and breathe on their own more quickly after surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT06600815Recruiting
Step-by-step numbing shots for pain relief in knee replacement
This study tests whether a special step-by-step numbing injection given before knee replacement surgery can provide better pain relief during and after the procedure. It may help you have less pain and use fewer painkillers after surgery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18 years+ - NCT06607406Recruiting
Timing of radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether starting radiation therapy more than 6 weeks (but within 16 weeks) after surgery is safe and effective for people with certain high-risk head and neck cancers. It could help those who had to delay radiation for recovery or other reasons.
Charlotte, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06607887RecruitingPhase 4
Antibiotics after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether taking antibiotics after laparoscopic gallbladder removal helps prevent infection. It aims to find out if antibiotics are needed for patients without certain health conditions.
MinyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06609772Recruiting
Pain education for liver donors after surgery
This trial tests an individualised pain education program to see if it can reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life for living liver donors after their surgery.
Malatya, BattalgaziAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,419 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.