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
- NCT06752486RecruitingPhase 1
Gabapentin for pain after laser eye surgery
This study tests if a medicine called gabapentin can safely reduce pain after a type of laser eye surgery called surface ablation. It's looking for adults with stable vision who are generally healthy and have not had previous eye procedures.
GizaAges 18–65 - NCT07170514Recruiting
Comparing two methods to set breathing support during gynecologic laparoscopy
This study is for women having laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. It tests two different ways to set the breathing machine's pressure during surgery to see which works better.
Budapest, BudapestAges 18 years+ - NCT07166679Recruiting
Larger root canal tip for healing infection in back molars
This study tests whether making the tip of the root canal slightly larger during a single root canal treatment helps the infection heal better and reduces pain afterward. It is for people with a dead lower back molar that has an infection around the root tip.
RohtakAges 18–65 - NCT06950814Recruiting
Impact of extra treatment after surgery for liver cancer
This study looks at whether additional treatment after liver surgery (like chemotherapy or radiation) can help people with a rare and aggressive liver cancer called primary hepatic sarcomatoid carcinoma (PHSC). It only includes people who had surgery and no other cancer treatments before that.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18 years+ - NCT05525923Recruiting
Personalized pain plan after chest surgery in adults
This trial tests a personalized (tailored) plan to manage pain after thoracic (chest) surgery. It may help improve comfort and recovery by matching pain treatment to your situation after surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - NCT05452694Recruiting
Personalized pain relief after back fusion surgery
This trial tests a personalized plan to manage pain after lumbar (lower back) fusion and decompression surgery. It may help reduce difficult pain while guiding safe use of opioids around the time of surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–99 - NCT06909227Recruiting
Testing lactate levels to predict complications after infant surgery
This study checks whether measuring lactate (a substance made by muscles during stress or low oxygen) in a vein right after surgery can help doctors predict complications in babies less than 1 year old. It focuses on infants who need general anesthesia for non-cardiac surgeries inside the hospital.
ParisAges birth–1 year - NCT07164677Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after open-heart surgery
This study tests a nerve block (an injection near the back muscles) to see if it helps control pain after open-heart surgery. It might be a good option if you are having planned heart surgery through a cut in the middle of your chest.
SamsunAges 18–80 - NCT07164300Recruiting
Tranexamic acid dosing study in heart surgery
This study compares different doses of tranexamic acid, a medicine that reduces bleeding, in patients having planned heart surgery with a heart-lung machine. It aims to find the best dose to prevent blood loss.
IoanninaAges 18–99 - NCT07156058Recruiting
Personalized therapy after surgery for bile duct cancer
This trial uses a test called MiniPDX, which grows a tiny sample of your tumor in mice to see which drugs work best. After your surgery, you'll receive chemotherapy chosen specifically for your cancer to help prevent it from coming back.
BeijingAges 18 years+ - NCT06933199Recruiting
Focused radiation before brain tumor surgery
This study tests giving a single, precise dose of radiation to a brain metastasis just before surgery, to see if it helps control the tumor better without extra side effects. It’s for people who are already planning surgery for a medium-to-large brain tumor that started from another cancer.
Ostrava, Moravian-Silesian RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07148063Recruiting
Blood tests to predict nausea after testicle surgery in children
This trial looks at whether certain blood tests can predict nausea and vomiting after surgery to fix undescended testicles in young children. It involves taking a blood sample before the procedure to check for markers of inflammation.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 1–8 - NCT07147062Recruiting
Pain relief after hernia surgery in children
This trial compares two types of pain blocks (rectus sheath block or caudal epidural block) used in children having a specific hernia surgery. It aims to see which block works better for controlling pain after the procedure.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 1–8 - NCT07147049RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new painkiller for moderate to severe pain after surgery
This trial tests a new tablet called HL-1186 for people with moderate to severe pain after certain surgeries. It aims to see if the drug is safe and works well for pain control.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07148492Recruiting
Stitch to prevent reflux after gastric bypass
This trial tests adding an antireflux stitch to a type of gastric bypass surgery to see if it helps reduce acid reflux. It may help patients who are already scheduled for this surgery.
Peshawar, KhyberpukhtunkhwaAges Any age - NCT06958029Recruiting
Heart rhythm after heart surgery study
This study looks at how often a fast, irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) happens after heart valve or bypass surgery. Knowing this could help doctors take better care of patients after these procedures.
Khon KaenAges 18 years+ - NCT04261244RecruitingPhase 3
Neoadjuvant radiation study for one-sided breast cancer
This Phase 3 study tests a specific plan that combines chemotherapy (and sometimes targeted medicines) with radiation before surgery for one breast. It may help shrink breast cancer and improve treatment timing, based on how well tumors respond.
AhausAges 18 years+ - NCT07141459Recruiting
Laser disinfection for failed root canal treatment
This trial tests if using a special laser (810 nm diode) to disinfect the tooth after a second root canal treatment can reduce pain and inflammation. It aims to help patients whose previous root canal failed and who have a small infection around the tooth root.
CairoAges 20–40 - NCT07137143Recruiting
Warming the ICU room after abdominal surgery
This study tests how warming the intensive care room after your abdominal surgery affects your recovery. It includes patients who are in the ICU after planned surgery and have no major health problems that affect body temperature.
Adana, YüreğirAges 18 years+ - NCT07135336Recruiting
Cognitive decline after surgery in older adults with memory problems
This study looks at how surgery and anesthesia affect memory and thinking in older adults who already have mild memory problems. It compares patients having elective non-cardiac surgery with a similar group who are not having surgery, to see if the surgery itself causes more confusion or memory decline.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 60 years+ - NCT07129551Recruiting
PSMA-guided surgery for prostate cancer with lymph node spread
This study looks at how well a special type of surgery, guided by PSMA-PET scans, works for men with prostate cancer that has spread to a small number of lymph nodes in the pelvis. It aims to improve outcomes and quality of life.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18–78 - NCT07127783Recruiting
Physical therapy after endometriosis surgery
This study looks at whether starting physical therapy soon after endometriosis surgery helps with recovery and pelvic pain. You may be able to join if you are having surgery for endometriosis (but not a hysterectomy), have had pelvic pain for at least 6 months, and have high-tone pelvic floor dysfunction (tight pelvic muscles found during an exam).
Portland, OregonAges 18–50 - NCT07132541RecruitingPhase 1
New surgical glue technique for pancreas connection after Whipple surgery
This trial tests a new method using a surgical glue called N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate to seal the pancreas after a Whipple procedure. It may help prevent leaks and improve recovery for patients with a soft pancreas and small pancreatic duct.
Minya, Minya GovernorateAges 18–75 - NCT07123740Recruiting
Pain relief after liver donor surgery: two methods compared
This study compares two ways to control pain after surgery for living liver donors. It tests if one method works better than the other, which could help you recover more comfortably.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 18–65
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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.