Clinical trials
Preoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting preoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 382 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06830330Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety before abdominal surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality (a headset that shows calming images) before surgery can reduce fear and anxiety in people having laparoscopic abdominal surgery (a type of keyhole surgery). It might offer a relaxing, drug-free way to feel calmer before the procedure.
Adana, SarıçamAges 18 years+ - NCT06857630Recruiting
Hemoglobin levels and kidney injury in emergency surgery
This trial looks at whether a patient's hemoglobin level (a measure of red blood cells) before emergency surgery can help predict the risk of acute kidney injury afterward. It aims to find if early detection can prevent kidney damage.
SamsunAges 18–80 - NCT06861998Recruiting
Sleep help before heart surgery for infants and toddlers
This trial tests if helping young children with sleep problems before heart surgery can reduce confusion or agitation after surgery. It is for children ages 0 to 3 who have sleep issues and are scheduled for heart repair surgery.
BeijingAges 1 day–3 years - NCT06866457Recruiting
Audio hypnosis to reduce MRI anxiety in kids
This trial tests if listening to an audio hypnosis recording can help children and teens feel less anxious during an MRI scan. If it works, it could offer a drug-free way to help young patients stay calm during the exam.
EssenAges 6–14 - NCT06879431Recruiting
Sleep help before heart surgery for young children
This study tests if helping babies and toddlers with sleep problems sleep better before heart surgery can lower the risk of confusion or agitation after surgery. It is for children aged 0 to 3 years who have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for heart surgery.
BeijingAges 6–12 - NCT06905132RecruitingPhase 2
Short radiation before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma
This study tests a 5-day course of radiation before surgery instead of the usual 5 weeks. It may help people who face challenges like travel or tumor growth that make the longer schedule difficult.
Charleston, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT06906601Recruiting
Magnetic tracking before breast surgery: a medical study
This study tests a new magnetic tracking method to help surgeons precisely locate breast tumors before surgery. It may help improve the accuracy of breast-conserving surgery.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06912815Recruiting
Ustekinumab and nutrition before Crohn's surgery
This trial tests if combining a drug called ustekinumab with a special liquid diet (semi-exclusive enteral nutrition) is as effective as using only the liquid diet to improve outcomes before Crohn's surgery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–65 - NCT06917300Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety before spine surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality before surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety in people having elective spine surgery. If you're scheduled for spine surgery and speak Polish, you may be able to participate.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 25–70 - NCT06933498Recruiting
Nerve block for less pain meds in back surgery
This trial tests whether a nerve block (called an erector spinae plane block) given before surgery can reduce the amount of pain medicine and anesthesia needed during lumbar disc surgery. It may help people have less pain and fewer side effects.
AnkaraAges 18–75 - NCT06937853Recruiting
Genes and painkiller response for tooth pain
This trial tests whether your genes affect how well a common painkiller (NSAID) works for tooth pain after a root canal procedure. It may help find the best pain relief for you.
Erzurum, ErzurumAges 18–65 - NCT06968936Recruiting
Long-term outcomes of pre-surgery iron therapy
This study looks at long-term results of giving iron before major heart surgery to people with low iron levels. It aims to see if this treatment helps recovery and outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–85 - NCT06970431Recruiting
Anxiety and pain relief during C-section
This trial tests a way to reduce anxiety and pain before and during a C-section. It may help pregnant women feel calmer and more comfortable.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–40 - NCT07026149RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy before surgery for stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation, chemotherapy (SOX), and two targeted drugs (apatinib and camrelizumab) before and after surgery for stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT07033819RecruitingPhase 2
Fuzuloparib and apatinib before surgery for ovarian cancer
This trial tests a combination of two oral drugs—fuzuloparib (a PARP inhibitor) and apatinib (which blocks blood vessel growth to tumors)—given before surgery for advanced ovarian cancer that cannot be removed right away. It is for people whose tumors have a specific genetic marker (HRD positive) and who have not had prior cancer treatment.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT07039526RecruitingPhase 2
Cytalux for finding cancer during surgery
This trial tests a dye called Cytalux that helps surgeons see cancer during surgery. You get the dye before surgery, and it makes cancer cells glow under a special light. This could help doctors remove more cancer.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT07050212Recruiting
Sedation study for children having tonsil surgery
This study tests three different medicines to help young children relax before surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids. It aims to find which medicine works best and is safest for kids ages 2 to 5.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 2–5 - 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+ - NCT07053982Recruiting
New scan to find endometriosis spots
This trial tests a new type of PET/CT scan that uses a special tracer to find endometriosis lesions. It may help surgeons see exactly where the disease is, which could lead to more complete treatment.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT07059585Recruiting
Preoperative assessment for older adults and delirium risk
This study looks at whether a comprehensive check-up before surgery can help predict or prevent confusion after surgery in older adults. It focuses on people who are considered frail and are having planned inpatient surgery with general anesthesia.
Miami, FloridaAges 60 years+ - NCT07071272Recruiting
Comparing two breast imaging methods before surgery
This trial compares a special mammogram with dye (CEDM) to MRI for women already diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. The goal is to see if CEDM works as well as MRI for planning surgery, potentially offering a faster or easier option.
Verona, ItalyAges 30 years+ - NCT07071727Recruiting
Short course of radiation before surgery for soft tissue sarcoma
This trial tests whether a shorter course of radiation before surgery is effective for soft tissue sarcomas in certain locations. It aims to make treatment more convenient while maintaining good results.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07075874Recruiting
Blood test ratio and headache after C-section spinal
This study looks at whether a simple blood test result (the ratio of two types of white blood cells) can help predict and understand a common headache after spinal anesthesia during C-section. If you qualify, your existing medical records will be reviewed—no extra visits or procedures needed.
Istanbul, Merkez MahallesiAges 18 years+ - NCT07087626Recruiting
COPD test scores and surgery risks
This study looks at whether a simple COPD assessment test score can predict how well patients with stable COPD do after planned surgery. It may help doctors better understand and manage risks for people like you.
Erzurum, YakutiyeAges 40–70
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 382 recruiting preoperative 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 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 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.