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
- NCT02832193Recruiting
Uses past anesthesia test data to study memory after surgery
This study looks back at information already collected around elective surgery to understand how anesthesia and surgery may affect thinking and memory (sometimes called POCD). It mainly uses records and questionnaires rather than adding a new treatment.
BerlinAges 18–100 - NCT05857696Recruiting
Spinal Stimulation to Improve Walking in Chronic Back and Leg Pain
This pilot study tests whether a special spinal cord stimulator—a small device that sends gentle electrical signals to your spinal cord—can help you walk better if you have ongoing nerve pain in your lower back and leg after spine surgery. The goal is to reduce pain and improve your ability to move around.
NiceAges 18–70 - NCT05858086Recruiting
Physical therapy clearance before same-day knee or hip surgery
This study looks at whether you need to be “cleared” by physical therapy before going home the same day as knee (TKA) or hip (THA) replacement surgery. It may help determine the safest and most efficient discharge plan for patients who can go home with support right after surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–90 - NCT05833048Recruiting
Pain-relief nerve block during cardiac surgery
This study tests whether a numbing “nerve block” placed in the rectus sheath area can reduce pain for people having certain heart surgeries with chest tubes. If you qualify, it may help your comfort during recovery, but it also depends on how suitable you are for local anesthesia.
New York, New YorkAges 18–85 - NCT05836922Recruiting
Checking kidney oxygen after lung transplant to predict kidney injury
This pilot study looks at whether a painless skin sensor can measure kidney oxygen levels after lung transplant surgery. The goal is to predict and possibly prevent postoperative kidney failure by identifying risk early.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT05746143RecruitingPhase 4
Zolpidem during recovery after lower-back fusion surgery
This trial studies whether taking zolpidem around the time of recovery from lower-back (lumbar) fusion surgery affects outcomes. It may help doctors understand how sleep medicine can (or can’t) support recovery in certain people.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT05774717RecruitingPhase 1
Tranexamic acid for bleeding after open nose surgery
This Phase 1 study tests whether tranexamic acid (a medicine that helps reduce bleeding) can lessen bleeding, swelling, and bruising after open rhinoplasty. You may be asked to take it around the time of surgery if you meet safety and lab criteria.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05753046Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Nerve-block during robotic prostate surgery to reduce pain
This trial studies whether a laparoscopic nerve block (called a TAP block) given during robotic prostate surgery can reduce postoperative pain. It compares comfort after surgery and looks for side effects or issues that could affect results.
Royal Oak, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05773950Enrolling by invitation
Triple medicine to prevent nausea after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery
This trial tests a combination of three medicines given during surgery to reduce nausea and vomiting after anesthesia. You might be eligible if you’re having laparoscopic gynecologic surgery and meet the age and health requirements.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–49 - NCT05725967Enrolling by invitation
Endoscopic and bariatric procedures for obesity
This study looks at people who are having obesity-related procedures, including options done with a scope (endoscopic) and revision after prior bariatric surgery. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care for people undergoing these treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05722002RecruitingPhase 4
Compare pain-med plans after low-risk surgery
This study tests which pain-medication plan works best and has the fewest side effects after certain low-risk surgeries. You may be assigned to receive opioid-based, NSAID-based, or acetaminophen-based pain control depending on your situation.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT05695040Recruiting
Diet workshop after bariatric surgery
This study tests whether a structured diet workshop, held about 15 days after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery, helps patients with their post-surgery eating plans. You may be invited to join the workshop if you are scheduled for surgery and can attend as required.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18 years+ - NCT05705128Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Dexmedetomidine to help pain after shoulder surgery
This trial studies whether dexmedetomidine can reduce pain after elective shoulder arthroscopy surgery done under general anesthesia. If you’re eligible, it may help improve postoperative comfort and reduce the need for additional pain treatment.
AsyutAges 18–60 - NCT03230565RecruitingPhase 4
Continuous vs bolus pain medication through nerve catheter
This study compares two ways of delivering numbing pain medicine through a nerve catheter after surgery: a steady infusion versus scheduled bolus doses. It aims to see which method works better and is easier to use for post-operative pain control.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05671458Recruiting
Imaging guidance during head and neck tumor surgery plus radiation
This trial tests whether advanced imaging used during surgery can better guide where surgeons remove head-and-neck tumors. It also studies how this approach works alongside planned postoperative radiation therapy, which may be needed for more advanced tumors.
HeidelbergAges 18 years+ - NCT05573633Recruiting
Smartwatch test to detect irregular heartbeats after heart surgery
This study checks whether a smartwatch can spot an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation soon after on-pump heart surgery. If the smartwatch works well, it could help clinicians find the problem earlier after surgery.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT05545007Recruiting
Pre-op vs post-op focused radiation for large brain metastases
This study compares giving focused, high-dose radiation before surgery versus after surgery for people with large brain metastases. The goal is to see which timing works best to control the tumors and help neurological outcomes.
Brescia, BresciaAges 18 years+ - NCT05541276RecruitingPhase 3
Melatonin to prevent waking confusion in young children after surgery
This study tests whether giving melatonin before surgery can help prevent agitation and confusion in young children after they wake up from anesthesia. Participation may help your child have a smoother recovery after their procedure.
Copenhagen, Capital RegionAges 1–6 - NCT05514405Recruiting
Testing two anesthesia medicines to prevent confusion after surgery
This trial tests whether using remimazolam or propofol during hip or knee replacement surgery can lower the risk of postoperative delirium, a sudden, short-term confusion that can happen after anesthesia. It may help people who are at higher risk of postoperative confusion by finding the safer anesthesia approach.
SeoulAges 65–100 - NCT05543785Recruiting
Ketorolac pain block for lower-limb surgery with a tourniquet
This trial looks at whether a ketorolac pain medicine given directly to the leg during surgery can reduce pain after lower-limb orthopedic operations. It may help people who are having one leg operated on with spinal anesthesia and a tourniquet, but it has several safety limits.
Al MansurahAges 19–60 - NCT03124303Recruiting
Testing ways to measure and prevent delirium after surgery
This study looks at interventions to help with “postoperative delirium,” a sudden confusion that can happen after surgery, and uses brain measures like EEG and optional MRI. It may help doctors identify who is at risk and learn what approaches are most helpful after surgery.
Madison, WisconsinAges 60 years+ - NCT05430698RecruitingPhase 2
PD-1 antibody after surgery for bile duct cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies whether adding a PD-1 antibody plus gemcitabine/oxaliplatin (GEMOX) after surgery can lower the chance of the cancer coming back in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma. It’s for people who have had surgery with no tumor left at the cut edges, but lymph nodes showed cancer under the microscope.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT05415384Recruiting
Cryotherapy plus surgery for broken ribs
This trial tests whether adding cryotherapy (freezing treatment to the injury area) to standard surgery for broken, displaced ribs can improve recovery. It’s for adults with multiple broken ribs who are getting a surgical stabilization procedure soon after injury.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT05425355RecruitingPhase 4
IV versus oral acetaminophen after hip-fracture surgery
This trial compares giving acetaminophen (Tylenol) through a vein versus by mouth after hip-fracture surgery. It may help find which method works better for pain control and recovery in adults.
Toronto, OntarioAges 60 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.
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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.