Clinical trials
Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,417 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07264699Recruiting
Guided nerve block for hernia repair pain control
This trial tests whether a visually guided nerve block (TAP block) during laparoscopic hernia repair reduces pain and improves recovery. If you are having planned hernia surgery, this study may help you experience less pain after the procedure.
Olsztyn, Warmisko-mazurskieAges 18–80 - NCT07267156Recruiting
New Dressing After Bunion Surgery
This study tests a new type of bandage or dressing used after bunion (hallux valgus) surgery. It aims to see if this dressing works better than the usual dressing to help your foot heal.
Geneva, Canton of GenevaAges 18 years+ - NCT07271849RecruitingPhase 4
Timing of Nalbuphine for Pain and Blood Pressure in Older Knee Surgery Patients
This study tests whether giving the pain medicine nalbuphine at different times during knee replacement surgery affects blood pressure and pain control in older adults. It may help find the best timing to reduce pain and keep vital signs stable.
Jinan, ShandongAges 65–90 - NCT07278050Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for shoulder surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (interscalene and serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block) for pain relief during shoulder surgery. If you are having arthroscopic shoulder surgery under general anesthesia, you may be able to join.
Istanbul, BagcilarAges 18–75 - NCT07279883Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after cleft palate surgery in children
This study looks back at the medical records of children who had cleft palate surgery in 2017 or 2018. It compares how long they stayed in the hospital and their pain needs after surgery, between those who got standard pain medicine alone and those who also got a nerve block to help with pain.
StockholmAges 3 months–15 years - NCT07281846Recruiting
TIPS with or without BCAA for cirrhosis and muscle wasting
This trial tests whether adding branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) to the standard TIPS procedure helps people with cirrhosis and muscle wasting. It aims to see if BCAA can improve outcomes after TIPS.
WuhanAges 18–80 - NCT07282184RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Liver cancer risk prediction and treatment study
This trial uses a computer model to predict if your liver cancer might come back aggressively after surgery. If you are at high risk, you may receive additional treatment before surgery to lower that risk.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07285187Recruiting
Vein congestion and confusion after heart surgery trial
This trial looks at how blood backing up in veins after heart surgery might relate to delirium (sudden confusion). It uses a special ultrasound to check vein blood flow and then watches for confusion afterward.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT07290582Recruiting
Nerve Pain Relief During Chest Wall Surgery Recovery
This trial tests a freezing technique applied to a nerve during minimally invasive chest wall surgery (Nuss procedure) to help reduce pain after the operation. The goal is to see if this approach helps children recover with less pain medication.
Bergamo, BGAges 14 years+ - NCT07290881Recruiting
Comparing two nerve blocks for hernia surgery pain relief
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (anterior iliac block and ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric block) to see which provides better pain relief after inguinal hernia surgery. If you are having this surgery, joining could help doctors understand the best way to manage your pain.
Şanliurfa, Hali̇li̇yeAges 18–65 - NCT07291921Recruiting
Blood tests before and after lung cancer surgery
This study looks at changes in small molecules, genetic material, and other markers in the blood before and after lung cancer surgery. The goal is to develop a simple blood test to monitor patients over time and see if the cancer comes back.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07296250Recruiting
Tracking cancer cells after chemoradiation for oral cancer
This trial studies whether detecting circulating tumor cells in the blood after chemoradiation can help predict outcomes for people with oral cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. It may help doctors better monitor the disease.
Taoyuan CityAges 1.5 years–90 years - NCT07307703Recruiting
TENS for pain and anxiety after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether TENS, a mild electrical therapy, can reduce pain and anxiety after gallbladder removal. If you are having planned gallbladder surgery and are in good health, you may be able to participate.
Niğde, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07308756RecruitingPhase 4
Study on two drugs for better recovery after surgery
This trial tests if giving two medicines, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, during and after surgery can help you feel better and recover more comfortably. It is for adults having general anesthesia for at least one hour who will use a patient-controlled pain pump afterward.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07309575Recruiting
Hip fracture surgery: regional vs. general anesthesia
This trial compares two types of anesthesia (regional, which numbs just the hip area, vs. general, which puts you fully asleep) to see which one helps with breathing after surgery. It is for patients over 65 having hip fracture surgery.
Lisbon, Lisbon DistrictAges 65 years+ - NCT07309991Recruiting
Oxygen Levels After Esophageal Cancer Surgery and Healing Complications
This study looks at whether low oxygen levels in the blood after esophageal cancer surgery increases the risk of problems with how the surgery heals. By understanding this connection, doctors may be able to better prevent or treat healing complications.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–80 - NCT07310212Recruiting
Comparing two root canal techniques for pain and success
This study compares two methods of filling a root canal after cleaning it: a traditional lateral condensation technique and a newer warm vertical obturation technique. The goal is to see which one causes less pain afterward and has a better success rate.
Amman, Amman GovernateAges 18 years+ - NCT07310953Recruiting
Using new pain scales to guide rescue pain medicine after surgery
This trial tests if a simple pain scale (the NVS and PFAS) can help doctors better decide when to give extra pain medicine after surgery. It may help control pain more quickly and effectively after a procedure called VATS.
VigoAges 18 years+ - NCT07311902Recruiting
Comparing two blocks for pain after hernia repair
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks (M-Tapa block and TAP block) to see which one works better for controlling pain after open inguinal hernia repair. It may help find a better way to manage pain after surgery.
ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT07312513Recruiting
Comparing two wound cleaning tools
This trial tests if a new wound cleaning tool works as well as an existing one for removing dead tissue from wounds. It aims to help wounds heal better.
LodzAges 18 years+ - NCT07315308Recruiting
Nerve block before heart surgery and painkiller use
This study tests whether a numbing injection in the chest before heart surgery can reduce the amount of pain medicine needed during the operation. It may help you manage pain better and recover more comfortably.
Gaziantep, SahinbeyAges 18–65 - NCT07324057Recruiting
Medication before surgery to reduce autism-related anxiety in children
This trial tests whether a nose spray given before anesthesia can help children with autism feel calmer and have fewer behavior problems after surgery. It compares two medications, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, to see if they reduce negative post-surgery changes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 2–12 - NCT07332806Recruiting
When to remove the breathing tube after robot surgery
This study looks at whether removing the breathing tube in the operating room versus the recovery room affects how quickly the operating room is ready for the next surgery. If you are having robot-assisted surgery with general anesthesia, you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07334288Recruiting
Numbing injection for pain relief after lower back surgery
This study tests a numbing injection near the spine (retrolaminar block) to reduce pain after lower back surgery with hardware. It could help you use less pain medicine and recover more comfortably.
Santiago, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,417 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.