Clinical trials
Preoperative clinical trials
Below are recruiting preoperative clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 376 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07469371Recruiting
CT-FFR guided heart treatment for severe aortic stenosis
This trial tests whether using a special CT scan (CT-FFR) to guide treatment improves outcomes for people with severe aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve). It may help doctors decide between valve replacement surgery or a less invasive procedure.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18 years+ - NCT06796166Recruiting
AI-supported education for women having mastectomy
This study tests if education supported by artificial intelligence (AI) helps women recover better after breast removal surgery. If you're having a mastectomy, you may be able to join.
Istanbul, BakirköyAges 18 years+ - NCT07408037Recruiting
Child breathing game before surgery for anxiety and delirium
This trial tests if a fun breathing exercise before surgery can help reduce anxiety and confusion in young children. Your child may be eligible if they are 3-7 years old and having planned surgery.
Bursa, BursaAges 3–7 - 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 - NCT07384611Recruiting
Predicting difficult airway in children before surgery
This study looks at ways to predict if putting a breathing tube in a child's windpipe during planned surgery will be difficult. It aims to help doctors prepare better and keep children safe.
AnkaraAges 1 day–12 years - NCT07379450Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease anxiety before surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality before surgery can help lower anxiety in adults. If you are having elective surgery and can understand Chinese, this approach might help you feel calmer before your procedure.
KowloonAges 18 years+ - 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+ - NCT07288281Recruiting
Preoperative Clear Fluid Fasting in Liver Transplant
This trial looks at how long before surgery patients waiting for a liver transplant can drink clear fluids, like water. The goal is to find a safer or more comfortable fasting time.
Warsaw, WarszawaAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06407518Recruiting
Preoperative medicine for pain relief in colorectal cancer patients with sleep or anxiety issues
This trial tests whether taking a medicine called midazolam before surgery can help with pain after surgery in people with colorectal cancer who have trouble sleeping or feel anxious. You would receive the medicine as a drink before your operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT07204795Recruiting
Carbohydrate drink before planned C-section
This study tests if drinking a sugary drink before a planned C-section improves recovery. It may help women feel better after surgery.
ErzurumAges 18 years+ - NCT07168720RecruitingPhase 2
Dexmedetomidine patch for calming children before surgery
This study tests a skin patch that helps children relax before surgery. The patch contains a medicine that is absorbed through the skin to reduce anxiety, so the child may need less anesthesia.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 2–6 - NCT07169344RecruitingPhase 2
Short course radiation before sarcoma surgery
This trial tests a shorter, 3-week course of radiation therapy (using protons or standard X-rays) given before surgery for localized soft tissue sarcoma. It aims to see if this approach is safe and effective for treating the tumor while reducing side effects.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT07161869Recruiting
Lymph node check before surgery for bile duct cancer
This study looks at how well a special ultrasound-guided biopsy checks lymph nodes before surgery or liver transplant for bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this method accurately shows whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07135817Recruiting
Pre-surgery radiation for spinal tumors
This trial tests whether giving focused radiation before surgery can improve treatment for spinal tumors that have spread from other cancers. It may help people who need surgery for a spinal tumor and have a life expectancy of more than 6 months.
GöttingenAges 18 years+ - NCT06957795Recruiting
Pelvic floor training before surgery for urine leakage
This trial tests if doing pelvic floor exercises before surgery helps women with stress urinary incontinence (leakage when coughing, sneezing, or exercising). It aims to see if preparing the pelvic floor muscles leads to better results after surgery.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - 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 - NCT06883422Recruiting
Pre-surgery immune drink for colorectal surgery recovery
This trial tests whether taking a special immune-boosting drink before and after colorectal surgery helps patients recover better. It compares this 'immunonutrition' to standard care.
Mexico City, TlalpanAges 18 years+ - NCT06849661Enrolling by invitation
Bilirubin and recovery after sedation for ERCP
This trial checks if your bilirubin level before sedation affects how quickly you recover and how long you stay in the hospital after an ERCP procedure. ERCP is a procedure to examine your bile ducts.
IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06739655Recruiting
Radiation before surgery with breast reconstruction
This trial tests whether giving radiation therapy before surgery (instead of after) is safe and effective for women with breast cancer who also want immediate breast reconstruction. It could help avoid the need for a second surgery and improve recovery.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT06403839Recruiting
Dental check before valve surgery to prevent infection
This study tests whether a dental check-up before heart valve surgery can help lower the risk of a serious heart infection after the operation.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT06574022RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two pain blocks for mastectomy recovery
This trial compares two types of pain blocks (PECS-II and pectoral blocks) to see which works better after mastectomy. The goal is to improve pain control and recovery for patients with breast cancer or high risk.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06362616Recruiting
Pre-surgery partial breast radiation for recurrent breast cancer
This trial tests a shorter course of radiation to just part of the breast before surgery for women who have had breast cancer return in the same breast. It's for those who have already had radiation to that breast and have a specific type of cancer (ER+, HER2-).
AmsterdamAges 51 years+ - NCT05925959Recruiting
Weight loss before abdominal hernia surgery
This trial studies whether losing weight before open abdominal wall hernia repair is safe and helpful for recovery. It may help your surgeon plan the operation more effectively, especially when a complex technique (with mesh and muscle release) is expected.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preoperative?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 376 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.