Clinical trials
Postoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting postoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,411 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07287657Enrolling by invitation
Electrical acupoint stimulation after chest surgery
This trial tests a gentle, non-needle therapy that stimulates acupoints with mild electrical current to help you recover better after chest surgery. It may reduce pain and speed healing.
Taipei, HualienAges 15 years+ - NCT07239557Enrolling by invitation
Best timing for lung expansion moves during surgery
This trial tests different time intervals for a lung-opening technique (alveolar recruitment) during planned abdominal surgery, aiming to restore 90% of lung volume. It may help lower the risk of lung complications after surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 65–80 - NCT07223580RecruitingPhase 4
Steroid use for pain after kidney stone surgery
This trial tests if giving a corticosteroid during ureteroscopy (a scope procedure to remove kidney or ureter stones) can reduce pain afterward. If you are having this surgery and are not already on steroids or strong pain medicines, this study may help manage your recovery.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07219888Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Comparing suzetrigine and oxycodone for knee replacement pain
This study compares a new pain medicine called suzetrigine with a commonly used opioid, oxycodone, for pain after a knee replacement. The goal is to see which works better and has fewer side effects.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 21–89 - NCT07050485Enrolling by invitation
Postbiotic gummies after GI cancer surgery
This trial tests if taking postbiotic gummies (a type of supplement that helps good gut bacteria) can help your gut recover faster after surgery for stomach, colon, or other gastrointestinal cancers. It is for people having scheduled, minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery to remove their cancer.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06997016Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Recovery program for living donor kidney transplant
This trial tests a special recovery program (ERAS) for people who get a kidney from a living donor. The program aims to help you heal faster and feel better after surgery.
Fort Worth, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06990672Enrolling by invitation
WeChat therapy to help kidney stone patients drink more water
This study tests if a WeChat-based digital program can help people who've had kidney stone surgery increase their daily fluid intake to prevent new stones. You might qualify if you drink less than 2.5 liters of fluid per day and use WeChat regularly.
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06989866Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Testing if numbing injections reduce pain pill use after nose surgery
This trial tests whether a numbing injection (regional anesthesia) during nose surgery can reduce the need for strong pain pills afterward. It's for people having their first nose surgery at specific military hospitals.
Portsmouth, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06978335Enrolling by invitation
Acupoint stimulation for better wound pain relief after surgery
This study tests if gentle stimulation of acupoints (like acupressure or a small device) can ease pain from a surgical wound. It is for adults who are having a surgery with a long incision and will be using a pain pump afterward.
Taipei, Peitou DistAges 18 years+ - NCT06957990Enrolling by invitation
Music therapy during hernia surgery to reduce pain medication
This study tests if listening to music therapy before and during hernia surgery can lower the need for strong painkillers (narcotics). It may help you manage pain with less medication.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06931743Enrolling by invitation
Electrical stimulation for pain after thyroid surgery
This trial tests if electrical stimulation can help reduce pain after thyroid surgery. It is for people who have at least moderate pain after their operation.
Shanghai, Yangpu DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06926322Enrolling by invitation
Treating dead baby molars with special medicines
This study tests different medicines to treat dead (necrotic) baby molars in children. The goal is to safely clean the infection and save the tooth so it can stay until it falls out naturally.
CairoAges 4–8 - NCT06897787Enrolling by invitation
Jaw surgery study: how jaw position affects joint healing
This study looks at how the way the upper jaw is positioned during corrective jaw surgery affects the joint's healing over time. It may help people with a specific type of underbite who are already planning to have both upper and lower jaw surgery.
Istanbul, FatihAges 18–65 - NCT06862479Enrolling by invitation
Comparing a stent to other endoscopic leak treatments
This trial compares a special stent (the Luso-Cor Stent) to other endoscopic procedures to treat leaks or abnormal connections after certain stomach or esophageal surgeries. It aims to find the best way to fix these complications using a scope.
Lisbon, Lisbon DistrictAges 18 years+ - NCT06800846Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Pain relief after knee replacement: injection methods compared
This study compares two ways to give pain medicine during knee replacement surgery: one is injected into the bone, the other around the joint. Researchers want to see which works better and may help you recover with less pain.
Khlong Luang, Changwat Pathum ThaniAges 50–80 - NCT06793293Enrolling by invitation
Laser therapy for c-section incision pain
This trial tests if a high-level laser can reduce pain and help healing after a cesarean section. If you've had a C-section and have incision pain, this treatment may offer relief without medication.
CairoAges 20–40 - NCT06636331Enrolling by invitation
Pain relief after hip surgery: comparing two numbing methods
This trial compares two ways to numb the hip and thigh area after a specific type of hip surgery (cephalomedullary nailing). One method uses a continuous nerve block above the hip bone, and the other uses a continuous epidural. The goal is to find which offers better pain control.
Denpasar, BaliAges 18–65 - NCT06619340Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Exparrel block for knee replacement pain relief
This trial tests a special numbing injection called an EXPAREL IPSA block to see how well it controls pain after knee replacement surgery. It is for people with knee arthritis who are having their first knee replacement under spinal anesthesia.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06618820Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Extended tranexamic acid after knee replacement
This trial tests whether taking tranexamic acid (a medicine that helps blood clot) for several days after knee replacement surgery reduces bleeding and improves recovery. It may help patients who have a standard knee replacement and are not on blood thinners.
Germantown, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06601413Enrolling by invitation
Nerve block for pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy
This study tests a special type of nerve block (called M-TAPA) to manage pain after a laparoscopic hysterectomy. It aims to see if this block provides better pain relief than standard care.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT06575010Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Comparing pain relief methods for rotator cuff repair surgery
This trial tests two different pain relief methods for people having rotator cuff repair surgery. The goal is to see which one works better for managing pain after surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06562634Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound-guided nerve block for knee surgery pain relief
This study tests a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) to see if it reduces pain after open knee surgery. It aims to find a better way to manage pain with fewer side effects.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06509022Enrolling by invitation
Reflux study after esophageal cancer surgery
This study is for people who have had surgery for esophageal cancer. It uses a special test called PEPTEST to track acid reflux after surgery and find out what affects it.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT06484192Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Pain control after lower back fusion surgery
This trial tests a new pain management plan for people having spinal fusion surgery on their lower back. It aims to find the best way to control pain while reducing side effects.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for postoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,411 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.