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
- NCT07706348RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Pain relief with ondansetron and lidocaine after abdominal cancer surgery
This trial tests if rinsing the belly with ondansetron (a nausea medicine) and lidocaine (a numbing medicine) during surgery can reduce pain afterward. It is for people having major lower abdominal cancer surgery who are otherwise healthy.
AsyutAges 20–70 - NCT07707401Recruiting
WeChat neck exercises for recovery after thyroid surgery
This study tests whether simple neck exercises, guided through the WeChat app, can help you recover more quickly after thyroid surgery. If you have no serious complications and don't have neck problems, you may be able to join.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–60 - NCT07699601RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Testing a pain tablet after orthopedic surgery
This trial tests an investigational tablet called HL-1186 for controlling pain after orthopedic surgery. It explores whether the drug can safely reduce moderate to severe pain when given after the procedure.
Changsha, HunanAges 18–75 - NCT07705139Recruiting
Listening to bowel sounds after colorectal surgery
This study listens to your bowel sounds after colorectal cancer surgery to see if they can help doctors know when your gut is working again. You will have a small device placed on your belly to record sounds for a few days.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–90 - NCT07697222Recruiting
Pain block comparison for pectus excavatum repair
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to control pain after a minimally invasive surgery to fix a sunken chest. It aims to see which block works better for recovery.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 15–25 - NCT06533592Recruiting
Bile duct connection technique in liver transplant
This study compares two ways of connecting the bile duct during a liver transplant to see which leads to a smoother recovery. It is for adults having a planned first transplant from a deceased donor.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18–75 - NCT07678086Recruiting
Breathing tube pressure and sore throat in children's appendix surgery
This trial tests whether carefully managing the pressure in the breathing tube during surgery can help prevent a sore throat in children after they have their appendix removed by keyhole surgery. It may help your child have a more comfortable recovery.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 6–18 - NCT07672106Recruiting
Predicting breathing tube need after major surgery recovery
This study watches patients after major surgery to see which factors may increase the chance of needing a breathing tube again. It helps doctors better predict and prevent breathing problems in the intensive care unit.
Istanbul, ŞişliAges 18 years+ - NCT07669558Recruiting
Finding the best side-lying position for ARDS after abdominal surgery
This trial uses a special imaging test (electrical impedance tomography) to find the safest side position for patients with lung injury after abdominal surgery in the ICU. It aims to improve oxygen levels and breathing comfort.
ShanghaiAges 18 years+ - NCT07665762RecruitingPhase 3
Numbing medicine for arm surgery pain prevention
This trial compares two additives to standard numbing medicine given before wrist fracture surgery to see which better prevents severe pain. You may qualify if you have risk factors for hard-to-control pain after surgery.
Hong KongAges 18–90 - NCT06469515Recruiting
Thinking recovery after heart surgery in older adults
This study looks at how older adults recover their thinking and memory skills after heart surgery. You may be asked to do simple computer or paper tests to see how your brain heals.
GothenburgAges 65 years+ - NCT07657949Recruiting
Nerve block for pain after breast reduction surgery
This trial tests a specific nerve block to see if it can reduce pain after breast reduction surgery, possibly helping with recovery and lowering the need for strong painkillers.
Sivas, SivasAges 18–65 - NCT07658521Enrolling by invitation
Nerve blocks for pain after heart bypass surgery
This study tests whether adding two numbing injections (nerve blocks) to standard care provides better pain relief after heart bypass surgery. It is for adults having planned surgery and compares pain scores and recovery.
Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18–75 - NCT07662733Recruiting
Acupuncture for better sleep and less pain after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if acupuncture given before and after surgery can help patients sleep better and have less chronic pain after a lung cancer operation. You may join if you are having a specific type of lung cancer surgery, are in good general health, and do not have severe sleep problems already.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07662642Recruiting
Timing of lung inflation during robotic prostate surgery
This trial compares two different timings of a lung inflation maneuver during robotic prostate surgery to see which approach helps patients breathe better after surgery.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT07646730Recruiting
Wearable Watch to Detect Complications After Lung Surgery
This study tests whether a wearable device (a smartwatch-like device) worn after lung or chest surgery can help doctors catch complications early by monitoring your heart rate, activity, and other vital signs. The goal is to catch problems sooner so you can get help faster.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07640282Recruiting
Nerve Blocks for Pain After Kidney Removal Surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve-blocking injections (ESP and EXORA blocks) to reduce pain after laparoscopic kidney removal surgery. The goal is to see which method works better for controlling pain after the procedure.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07642596Recruiting
Root Canal Treatment Methods and Post-Procedure Pain
This study compares two different techniques for cleaning and shaping root canals (the nerve chambers inside teeth) to see which one causes less pain after treatment. If you have a dead nerve in a back lower tooth, this trial may help us understand the best way to treat it with minimal discomfort.
Eskişehir, OdunpazarıAges 18–65 - NCT07640646Recruiting
Heart Surgery and Long-Term Pain: A Patient Survey
This study asks patients who had heart surgery in the past year about any ongoing pain or discomfort in the surgical area. The goal is to understand how common long-term pain is after heart surgery and how it affects daily life.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07636824RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy plus radiation after bile duct cancer surgery
This study tests whether combining chemotherapy and radiation therapy after surgery improves outcomes for patients with bile duct or gallbladder cancer. It's designed for patients whose surgery showed signs the cancer might come back.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT07632833Recruiting
Comfort tote for teens recovering from spine surgery
This study tests whether giving teens a special comfort tote with calming items helps them feel better and recover more smoothly after surgery for scoliosis. It is for patients aged 10 to 21 who are having spinal fusion at a specific hospital.
New York, New YorkAges 12–21 - NCT05140993Recruiting
Emotional and orientation support to prevent delirium after surgery
This study tests whether extra emotional help and re-orienting (helping you know where you are and what’s happening) can lower the risk of confusion called postoperative delirium after surgery. It is designed for older adults having certain types of non-heart, non-brain surgery.
Tel AvivAges 70–120 - NCT07622836Recruiting
Chemotherapy plus QL1706 for high-risk triple-negative breast cancer
This study tests whether adding a new immunotherapy drug called QL1706 to standard chemotherapy after surgery can help patients with aggressive triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this combination prevents cancer from coming back.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT07623304Recruiting
Exercise guidance system after spinal fusion surgery
This study tests a computer system that guides exercise recovery after spine surgery. It aims to help you heal better and move more safely at home using your WiFi connection.
Nantong, JiangsuAges 18–65
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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.