Clinical trials
Preoperative Care clinical trials
Below are recruiting preoperative care clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 20 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07322523Recruiting
Smartwatch study before disc surgery
This study tests if a smartwatch can accurately measure your heart rate and anxiety levels the night before disc surgery. You'll wear the watch for 8 hours to see if it's a good alternative to hospital monitors.
KayseriAges 22 years+ - NCT07686029Recruiting
Maltodextrin drink before children's day surgery
This study looks at whether giving maltodextrin–a type of sugar normally found in some drinks–before surgery can help children recover faster and feel better after their operation. It’s part of a special plan called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) that aims to make surgery easier on the body.
Alessandria, PiedmontAges 3–17 - NCT07336160Recruiting
Nutrition before knee replacement surgery
This trial studies a special nutrition plan before knee replacement surgery to see if it helps recovery. Participants follow enhanced recovery guidelines for eating and drinking before their operation.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT07780526Recruiting
Predicting intensive care needs after surgery
This study tests whether anesthesiologists can predict if you will need intensive care after your surgery or procedure. It aims to improve how doctors plan for patient care.
VanAges 18 years+ - NCT07394582Recruiting
Pre-surgery optimization for hip or knee replacement
This trial tests a program to improve your health before hip or knee replacement surgery. It aims to help you recover better and reduce risks.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18–99 - NCT07706244Recruiting
Does reducing pre-surgery anxiety help orthopedic patients recover better?
This study tests if a program to reduce anxiety before surgery (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) improves how patients feel one year after major orthopedic surgery like knee, hip, or spine procedures, compared to standard care.
Hualien City, Hualien CountyAges 20–100 - NCT04973397Recruiting
Preventing vascular complications during same-day non-heart surgery
This study looks at ways to reduce blood vessel–related problems (like stroke or heart strain) around the time of planned same-day, non-heart surgery. If you qualify, you may be asked to take part in a specific prevention plan during and around your operation.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 45 years+ - NCT06605118RecruitingPhase 3
Azithromycin to prevent infection in planned C-section
This trial tests whether a single dose of the antibiotic azithromycin before a planned C-section can prevent infections after delivery. It is for pregnant people with a singleton or twins who are not in labor or have not had their water break.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - NCT06650683Recruiting
Nursing support for parents of babies with Hirschsprung disease
This trial is for parents of babies with Hirschsprung disease who need daily nursing care before surgery. It studies whether extra nursing support can help reduce parents' stress while taking care of their baby at home.
MarseilleAges Any age - NCT07230743Recruiting
Using an interactive projector to reduce anxiety in children during anesthesia
This trial tests whether an interactive projector can help distract children aged 2 to 6 while they are going under anesthesia for surgery, with the goal of lowering their anxiety. It compares the projector to standard care to see if it makes the experience less stressful for the child and family.
Vitacura, Santiago MetropolitanAges 2–6 - NCT05760339Recruiting
Intermittent fasting vs carbohydrate drinks before elective surgery
This study compares two ways of eating before planned (elective) orthopedic surgery: intermittent fasting versus carbohydrate drinks. It aims to see which approach is safer and works better around the time of surgery.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07743294Recruiting
Exercise before breast cancer surgery to reduce arm swelling
This trial tests whether doing specific exercises before breast cancer surgery helps reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) after surgery, and improves quality of life and care needs. You would participate in a supervised exercise program before your surgery and then follow up after.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT07488468Recruiting
Shortening fasting before planned surgery
This trial tests a program to reduce how long patients must fast before elective surgery. Shorter fasting may make patients more comfortable and could help recovery.
GiessenAges Any age - NCT07656649Recruiting
Sip-til-Send: Clear liquids before surgery
This trial tests whether allowing patients to drink clear fluids (like water or juice) up until surgery starts is safe, instead of fasting for hours. It may help you feel more comfortable before your operation.
Bergen, VestlandAges 18 years+ - NCT06976710Recruiting
Improving communication before colon or rectal cancer surgery
This trial is testing a way to improve communication between you and your surgical team before colon or rectal cancer surgery. It's for adults having major surgery that aims to cure their cancer.
Coffs Harbour, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT07022951Recruiting
Million Anesthesia Cases Study on Preoperative Fasting
This study looks at how fasting before anesthesia affects recovery for people having procedures. Researchers want to understand what happens to patients when they have nothing to eat or drink before anesthesia.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT07050498Recruiting
Can virtual reality reduce anxiety before eye surgery?
This study tests if watching a virtual reality experience can help lower anxiety in adults about to have refractive (vision-correcting) surgery. If you're feeling nervous before your procedure, this simple, drug-free approach might help you relax.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT03926949Recruiting
Pre-surgery IV nutrition for malnourished adults
This trial tests giving nutrition through an IV before surgery to help adults who are malnourished. It may improve how you do around the time of the operation and support recovery.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT06785389Recruiting
How fear before surgery affects pain and recovery
This study looks at how feeling scared or anxious before surgery might affect your pain and recovery afterward. It aims to help improve care for future patients.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06184724Recruiting
Pre-surgery check for older adults
This trial tests whether a comprehensive geriatric assessment before major surgery helps older adults. It looks at how well clinics can offer this check to patients 80 or older.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preoperative care?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 20 recruiting preoperative care 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 preoperative care 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 preoperative care 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.