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
- NCT04715581Recruiting
Pre-surgery rehab program for frail older adults having stomach surgery
This trial studies a “prehabilitation” program—exercise and coaching before surgery—to help frail older adults recover better after major digestive cancer surgery. It may help you strengthen your body and function before the operation, which can improve outcomes after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65–89 - NCT04209218Recruiting
Blood pressure and dexamethasone during lung cancer surgery
This study looks at how best to manage blood pressure during lung cancer surgery and whether giving dexamethasone (a steroid medicine) helps patients during the operation and recovery. You might benefit if you’re having longer lung cancer surgery and your heart and other organs are stable enough for the study.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 50–90 - NCT05494502Recruiting
Nerve block to reduce long-term pain after breast surgery
This trial tests whether a specific pain-numbing nerve block given during mastectomy can reduce chronic (long-lasting) pain after breast cancer surgery. It may help some people use less pain medicine later by lowering nerve-related pain after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT06742060Recruiting
Copeptin levels after brain surgery in children
This study follows children after brain surgery to see how a substance called copeptin (a marker in the blood) changes and whether it can help doctors spot a condition that causes too much thirst and urination (diabetes insipidus) early. It may lead to better care for children in the ICU.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 4 weeks–18 years - NCT06745388RecruitingPhase 4
Magnesium for cramping during hysteroscopy or D&C
This study tests whether magnesium can reduce cramping during a hysteroscopy or D&C. If you are having one of these procedures and are not on certain medications, you may qualify.
Royal Oak, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT06739655Recruiting
Radiation before surgery with breast reconstruction
This trial tests whether giving radiation therapy before surgery (instead of after) is safe and effective for women with breast cancer who also want immediate breast reconstruction. It could help avoid the need for a second surgery and improve recovery.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06740214RecruitingPhase 3
Different doses of liposomal bupivacaine for knee replacement pain
This trial tests different doses of a long-acting painkiller (liposomal bupivacaine) injected into a nerve block in the thigh to see which dose works best for pain after knee replacement surgery. It may help you have better pain control and recover faster.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT06736483RecruitingPhase 2
Dexmedetomidine for children’s groin surgery recovery
This trial tests whether adding a sedative called dexmedetomidine to a numbing shot (nerve block) helps children aged 1–7 recover better after groin surgery. The goal is to improve comfort and reduce side effects.
Montpellier, FranceAges 1–7 - NCT06737887Recruiting
Stoma simulation before surgery for anxiety and adaptation
This study tests whether a simulation of having a stoma before surgery can help reduce anxiety and make it easier to adapt afterward. It is for adults having planned stoma surgery who can communicate in Turkish.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06727617RecruitingPhase 2
Serplulimab with chemoradiation for high-risk cervical cancer
This trial tests adding an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) to standard chemoradiation after cervical cancer surgery. It is for patients with at least two high-risk features, like lymph node spread or deep invasion, to see if it helps prevent the cancer from coming back.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05738603Recruiting
Predicting low blood pressure during head and neck flap surgery
This study looks at a way to predict low blood pressure during head and neck free flap surgery (when tissue is moved from one place to another). If successful, it may help the surgical team prevent complications by preparing earlier.
Poznan, PoznańAges 18 years+ - NCT06198790Recruiting
Anemia after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how common anemia is after weight loss surgery. It follows people who have sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass to see if they develop anemia.
BeijingAges 16–70 - NCT06703814Recruiting
Protective breathing support during robot surgery
This trial tests a special way of breathing support during robot-assisted surgery to protect your lungs. It's for people who are at higher risk of lung problems after surgery.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT06700291Recruiting
Frailty and thinking problems after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how frailty (a state of being physically weak and less resilient) before hip or knee replacement surgery affects thinking and memory problems after surgery in older adults. It aims to help identify patients who may need extra support.
TbilisiAges 65 years+ - NCT06289699Recruiting
Study on vital sign alert system satisfaction across hospitals
This trial tests how often a wireless vital sign monitoring system gives alerts to nurses, and checks if patients and nurses are happy with it. The goal is to see if the system works well in different hospitals and cultures.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06685497Recruiting
Digital app for better recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
This study tests a digital app (the COLORECTUM+ system) to help improve recovery after colorectal cancer surgery. It is designed for patients treated at Renji Hospital in Shanghai.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT06687291Recruiting
Thinking and memory after stomach or esophagus cancer surgery
This study looks at how surgery and chemotherapy for stomach or esophageal cancer may affect your thinking, memory, and other cognitive functions. Researchers want to understand these changes to better support patients.
HuddingeAges 18 years+ - NCT06661668Recruiting
Stomach pacemaker implant for severe gastroparesis
This study tests whether placing a small, implanted device that sends gentle electrical pulses to the stomach can improve symptoms of severe gastroparesis—a condition where the stomach empties too slowly. It's for people whose symptoms haven't been controlled with other treatments and are significantly affecting their daily life.
Cologne, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 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 - NCT06676748RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Benzydamine gargle for sore throat after surgery
This trial tests whether a medicated mouthwash or gargle with benzydamine can help prevent a sore throat after surgery. It's for women having surgery with a type of breathing tube called a laryngeal mask airway.
SingaporeAges 21–80 - NCT06674252Recruiting
Herbal treatment for symptoms after lung cancer surgery
This study tests whether a modified herbal formula (Bufei Decoction) can help reduce symptoms like cough, fatigue, and shortness of breath in older adults after lung cancer surgery, and whether it improves survival.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 65 years+ - NCT06664177Recruiting
Pain block comparison for hernia surgery
This trial compares two nerve-block techniques (Quadratus Lumborum block vs. Transversalis Fascia block) to control pain after inguinal hernia surgery. It aims to find which method provides better pain relief and recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–65 - NCT06666985RecruitingPhase 4
Spinal morphine for pain relief after major abdominal surgery
This trial tests whether a single injection of morphine into the fluid around the spine can provide better pain relief after planned laparoscopic or robotic abdominal surgery. If you are having one of several types of major abdominal surgery that lasts at least 2 hours and requires a hospital stay of at least 1 day, this study may be an option.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06653803Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after chest wall surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (rhomboid intercostal and retrolaminar) to see which provides better pain relief after a type of chest surgery called thoracoscopic sympathectomy. If you are having this surgery, you may be eligible to join.
Damanhūr, El-BeheiraAges 18–60
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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.
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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.