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
- NCT07101250RecruitingPhase 4
Study of acetazolamide before laparoscopic hysterectomy
This trial tests a medication called acetazolamide given before surgery to see if it can help prevent shoulder pain after a laparoscopic hysterectomy. If you are a woman scheduled for this type of hysterectomy, you may be able to join.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 21–65 - NCT07125859Recruiting
Nutrition support before surgery study
This study looks at how common malnutrition is in adults getting ready for surgery and whether nutrition counseling helps improve their nutritional health before the operation.
BangkokAges 18 years+ - NCT07148063Recruiting
Blood tests to predict nausea after testicle surgery in children
This trial looks at whether certain blood tests can predict nausea and vomiting after surgery to fix undescended testicles in young children. It involves taking a blood sample before the procedure to check for markers of inflammation.
Altındağ, AnkaraAges 1–8 - NCT07159451RecruitingPhase 2
Elacestrant for premenopausal women with early breast cancer
This trial tests a new hormone therapy pill, elacestrant, given alone or with another drug to suppress ovarian function before surgery. It's for premenopausal women with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer to see if it can shrink the tumor.
VillejuifAges 18 years+ - NCT07165483Recruiting
Timing of dexmedetomidine for surgery stress response
This trial tests whether giving a single dose of dexmedetomidine (a medicine that helps calm the body's stress response) before surgery can reduce the stress on your heart and blood pressure when a breathing tube is placed. It may help you recover more smoothly.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 18–65 - NCT07170345Recruiting
AI to detect hidden spread in liver cancer from scans
This trial uses a computer program to help doctors find signs of microscopic tumor spread in blood vessels (microvascular invasion) from liver cancer images. It aims to improve treatment planning for patients who are having surgery.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–18 - NCT07171203RecruitingPhase 1
Imatinib and fampridine before surgery for KIT-mutant GIST
This trial tests whether combining two oral medications, imatinib and fampridine, before surgery can shrink GIST tumors that have a specific KIT gene mutation. The goal is to improve surgical outcomes and potentially reduce the risk of the tumor coming back.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07172386RecruitingPhase 2
Pre-surgery treatment for advanced kidney cancer
This trial tests if a combination of targeted embolization, immunotherapy (Toripalimab), and a targeted therapy pill (Axitinib) can shrink advanced kidney cancer before surgery. It is for patients whose cancer has spread to nearby tissues or lymph nodes, or has limited spread elsewhere that can be removed.
Tianjin, Tianjin MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07180823Recruiting
Lung nodule tagging before surgery using a navigation system
This trial uses a special navigation system to place tiny markers next to lung nodules before surgery. This helps surgeons find and remove the nodule more precisely.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07193524Recruiting
Study of a new tool to analyze fractures before surgery
This trial is testing a new computer tool that helps doctors plan surgery for a broken leg. It looks at pictures of the break to see if it can make surgery better or easier.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07221786Recruiting
Opioid reduction before spine surgery
This trial tests whether slowly reducing opioid pain medications before spine surgery can lead to a better recovery afterward. It is for adults already taking daily opioids who have major spine surgery planned at least a month away.
Philadephia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07233538Recruiting
Numbing injection before nose surgery for better pain relief
This study tests a numbing injection in the cheek area before septorhinoplasty to see if it improves pain control and reduces the need for strong IV pain medicine. It may help you have a smoother recovery with less discomfort.
Ankara, YenimahalleAges 18–65 - NCT05412225RecruitingPhase 1
Pre-surgery radiation, then mastectomy and immediate breast reconstruction
This Phase 1 study looks at giving radiation before surgery for people with locally advanced breast cancer, then performing a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction. It aims to see whether this combined approach can shrink the cancer before surgery and safely allow reconstruction afterward.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07265544Recruiting
Liver disease study using advanced tissue analysis
This study uses advanced techniques to analyze liver tissue samples from people with various liver conditions. It aims to better understand how liver diseases develop and progress, which may help improve future treatments.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT07268846Recruiting
Prebiotic supplement before colorectal cancer surgery
This trial tests if taking a postbiotic supplement before surgery for colorectal cancer can improve recovery. It may help patients with adenocarcinoma of the large intestine prepare for their operation.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT07270445Recruiting
VR for anxiety before surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) before surgery can help lower anxiety. If you are an adult having planned surgery and are comfortable using a VR headset, you may be able to join.
BonnAges 18 years+ - NCT07276880RecruitingPhase 2
Chemo, immunotherapy, and radiation for lymph node-positive triple-negative breast cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy, the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, and low or high-dose radiation before surgery for people with triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach can improve treatment outcomes.
Chapel Hill, North CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT07294690Recruiting
Virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery
This study uses virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery to see if it helps reduce anxiety and prepare you better for the procedure, leading to a smoother recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT07315308Recruiting
Nerve block before heart surgery and painkiller use
This study tests whether a numbing injection in the chest before heart surgery can reduce the amount of pain medicine needed during the operation. It may help you manage pain better and recover more comfortably.
Gaziantep, SahinbeyAges 18–65 - NCT07323940Recruiting
Can brain waves during surgery predict delirium after?
This study looks at whether brain activity patterns during your surgery can predict confusion or delirium after the operation. It may help doctors better prevent postoperative confusion in older adults.
HaikouAges 65 years+ - NCT07324057Recruiting
Medication before surgery to reduce autism-related anxiety in children
This trial tests whether a nose spray given before anesthesia can help children with autism feel calmer and have fewer behavior problems after surgery. It compares two medications, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, to see if they reduce negative post-surgery changes.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 2–12 - NCT07339202Recruiting
Timing of dialysis before surgery for kidney failure
This study looks at the best timing for dialysis before planned surgery in people with kidney failure. It aims to find out if changing when you have dialysis can improve recovery and reduce complications.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07350928RecruitingPhase 3
Nasal spray before breast-saving surgery for calm wakefulness
This trial tests a nasal spray (dexmedetomidine) given before breast-conserving surgery to help you stay calm and comfortable while awake during the procedure. It aims to improve your recovery and waking experience after surgery.
TianjinAges 20–70 - NCT07356895Recruiting
Social stories for children with autism having surgery
This trial tests if reading a special storybook at home helps children with autism feel calmer and cooperate better when they go in for surgery.
AnkaraAges 3–18
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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.