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
- NCT06328062Recruiting
Comparing two pain medicines for knee replacement
This study compares two medicines, mirogabalin and pregabalin, to see which works better for pain after total knee replacement. It may help you find more effective pain relief after surgery.
Khlong Luang, Changwat Pathum ThaniAges 50–85 - NCT06335797Recruiting
Improving bowel habits after pelvic surgery
This study looks at ways to improve bowel habits after vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. It aims to find better routines to help you recover comfortably.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06324942Recruiting
Nerve block for C-section pain relief
This study tests whether an extra nerve block (called a TAP block) given by your surgeon during a planned C-section can provide better pain relief than standard care alone. Researchers want to see if it reduces the need for stronger pain medicines after delivery.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06304779Recruiting
Lidocaine for infection after emergency abdominal surgery
This trial tests if giving lidocaine continuously during and after emergency surgery for a hole or blockage in the gut can reduce lung problems and improve recovery. It may help patients with a serious belly infection who need quick surgery.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–100 - NCT06296277Recruiting
Breathing machine use during surgery
This study looks at how a breathing machine is used during surgery. It is for adults who need help breathing while under general anesthesia for their operation.
Alessandria, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT06306612Recruiting
Surgery plus hormone therapy for advanced prostate cancer
This trial tests whether removing the prostate (surgery) plus standard hormone therapy and chemotherapy can help men whose prostate cancer has spread to many places in the body. It is for men who have not yet had treatment for their cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT05116072RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Islet cell transplant plus surgery for high fistula risk
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether adding an islet (insulin-producing cell) transplant at the time of pancreatic-region surgery is safe and helps prevent a serious surgical complication called a postoperative fistula. It is for people whose surgery is considered high risk for developing that complication.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06276140Enrolling by invitation
Iron deficiency anemia and recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
This study looks at how iron deficiency anemia affects recovery after surgery for colorectal cancer. It may help doctors understand if treating this type of anemia before surgery improves outcomes.
KamenitzAges 18 years+ - NCT06286891Recruiting
Frailty and lung function after pulmonary endarterectomy
This study looks at how frailty, physical ability, and lung function change in people who have had surgery to remove blood clots from the lungs (pulmonary endarterectomy). It aims to help doctors better understand recovery after this procedure.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06291389Recruiting
Airway pressure changes during tummy tuck surgery
This trial tests how changes in airway pressure during tummy tuck surgery affect breathing after the operation. It is for healthy adults having a tummy tuck with muscle tightening.
Tanta, EgyptAges 20–50 - NCT06276257Recruiting
Pain block for mastectomy with immediate reconstruction
This trial tests a nerve block to reduce pain after breast removal surgery with immediate reconstruction. It may help you recover with less discomfort.
Québec, QuebecAges 18–70 - NCT04809025Recruiting
Testing biopsy samples vs surgery samples for stomach cancer testing
This study compares two ways of getting stomach cancer tissue: a camera-guided biopsy and a tissue sample taken during planned stomach surgery. The goal is to see which sample better supports molecular (gene-based) testing to guide diagnosis.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06271317Recruiting
Complications after sleeve gastrectomy study
This study looks at complications after a type of weight-loss surgery called sleeve gastrectomy (removing part of the stomach). If you are considering this surgery and meet the weight/health guidelines, you may be able to join to help doctors learn more about risks and recovery.
Nantes, NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT06265558Recruiting
Vacuum dressing to prevent wound problems after breast cancer surgery
This study tests a special vacuum dressing (negative pressure therapy) to prevent wound problems after complex breast cancer surgery. It's for women who have risk factors for poor healing and are having a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction or a certain breast-conserving surgery.
Dijon, Côte d'OrAges 18 years+ - NCT06270407RecruitingPhase 4
Tranexamic acid for fewer complications in plastic surgery
This study tests whether applying tranexamic acid directly to the skin during plastic surgery reduces bleeding or other complications compared to a placebo. It may help you heal better after your procedure.
VejleAges 18 years+ - NCT06234631RecruitingPhase 2
CBD to reduce opioids after knee replacement
This study tests if a daily CBD capsule can help reduce the need for opioid pain pills after a first-time total knee replacement. It is for people with osteoarthritis who are having surgery and are willing to avoid cannabis for a short time before and after.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18–80 - NCT06251206RecruitingPhase 1
Early education after wrist fracture surgery
This trial tests whether teaching patients about daily activities soon after wrist fracture surgery helps them recover better. It is for adults who had surgery for a broken wrist and are within 2 weeks of their operation.
Washington, VirginiaAges 18–110 - NCT06235567Enrolling by invitationPhase 1/Phase 2
Eye drop vs. insert for recovery after cornea crosslinking
This trial compares two ways to manage inflammation after corneal crosslinking for keratoconus: a tiny steroid insert placed in the tear duct versus standard steroid eye drops. It aims to see which option is easier and works just as well.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 13–64 - NCT06208267Recruiting
Tranexamic acid for pain and bleeding after hip or knee replacement
This study tests whether a medicine called tranexamic acid (TXA) can reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen bleeding after hip or knee replacement surgery. It is for adults having their first joint replacement at St. Mary's Hospital.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT06222645Recruiting
Comparing two dyes in gastrointestinal surgery
This trial compares two dyes used during stomach or intestine surgery to see which helps surgeons see the blood flow better. It may help decide which dye works best for safe reconnections.
Yantai, ShandongAges 18 years+ - NCT06190197RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing antibiotics before bladder removal surgery
This trial tests whether giving preventive antibiotics before bladder removal surgery reduces infections. If you have muscle-invasive bladder cancer and are having your bladder removed, you may be able to join.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06186141RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing morphine and oxycodone for kids' pain after surgery
This study compares two common pain medicines—morphine and oxycodone—given through a PCA pump after surgery in children. The goal is to see which one causes less nausea and vomiting, so your child can recover more comfortably.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 6–18 - NCT06158360Recruiting
Post-surgery symptoms after thyroid cancer surgery
This study looks at how you feel after thyroid surgery for cancer. It tests whether adding Chinese medicine treatments can help with symptoms like pain or fatigue during recovery.
Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT06165991RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two types of numbing medicine for lung surgery pain
This trial compares two forms of a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) injected near the spine to reduce pain after lung surgery. It aims to find which works better for controlling pain after a lobectomy (removal of a lung lobe).
Jinan, ShandongAges 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.