Clinical trials
Recovery clinical trials
Below are recruiting recovery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 710 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06957912Recruiting
Ear nerve stimulation for recovery after major surgery
This trial tests if stimulating a nerve in your ear (vagus nerve) before and after noncardiac surgery can improve your recovery. It's for adults aged 18 to 84 having planned or time-sensitive surgery lasting at least 2 hours.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT07321028Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Study of freezing methods on human cell samples
This study tests different freezing methods on human cell samples to see which work best. It does not involve human volunteers, only donated cells that have been de-identified.
New York, New YorkAges Any age - NCT06713096Recruiting
Recovery plan for faster healing after bypass surgery
This trial tests a structured recovery plan to help people leave the hospital sooner after coronary artery bypass surgery. It may be a good fit if you are having planned or urgent bypass surgery and do not have severe heart or kidney problems.
São Paulo, São PauloAges Any age - NCT06347770RecruitingPhase 1
Oral Gan Shuangbi for recovery after C-section
This trial tests an oral herbal medicine (Gan Shuangbi) to see if it helps your intestines work normally again after a C-section. It may speed up recovery after delivery.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–45 - NCT07417462Recruiting
Pain relief after heart surgery to help you recover faster
This trial tests a combination of pain medicines given during cardiac surgery to reduce pain and speed up recovery. It may help patients who are having a first-time bypass surgery through a standard breastbone incision.
AsyutAges 40–60 - NCT07594444Recruiting
Whey Protein and Adaptogenic Supplements for Active Women
This study tests whether whey protein combined with adaptogenic herbs (natural stress-reducing supplements) can improve athletic performance and recovery in physically active women. You'll take supplements for several weeks while maintaining your normal training routine, and researchers will measure changes in your strength and fitness.
Brighton, East SussexAges 18–45 - NCT07026786Recruiting
Mindfulness for recovery after colorectal surgery
This study tests whether adding mindfulness sessions to your standard recovery plan helps you heal better after bowel surgery. You'll use a phone or tablet app to guide your mindfulness practice during your hospital stay.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07647367Recruiting
Nerve blocks to reduce pain after breast cancer surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve-blocking injections given before breast removal surgery to help reduce pain and improve recovery. The goal is to see which method works better for comfort and quality of life after surgery.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 18–65 - NCT07740395Recruiting
Support app for people in recovery and their loved ones
This study tests a support app (KulaMind-Recovery) that helps people in recovery stay connected with a loved one. You and someone important to you would both use the app to see if it helps your recovery journey.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07458360Recruiting
Front block for better recovery after hip replacement
This study tests if a special nerve block called the front block (pericapsular nerve group block) improves recovery after hip replacement surgery. You may be eligible if you are having hip replacement under spinal anesthesia and do not have certain health issues.
KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT02997293Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after colorectal surgery care program
This study looks at whether a structured “enhanced recovery” plan around the time of colorectal surgery improves outcomes. Because it focuses on a specific group of surgeries done at a specific hospital during certain dates, it may be mainly for people whose surgeries match those records.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 18 years+ - NCT03193970Recruiting
Study recovery after bladder removal surgery
This trial looks at how patients recover after radical cystectomy, a surgery that removes the bladder for bladder cancer. It will study recovery patterns to help understand what recovery may look like and possibly improve care.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03610763Recruiting
Training brain recovery after arm nerve repair
This study tests a way to help your brain and nerves work better after an arm/hand nerve repair that is already in the long-term (chronic) recovery stage. It may help improve hand and arm function by targeting “neuroplasticity,” meaning the brain’s ability to adapt after injury.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT04092504Recruiting
Recovery program for older adults after physical trauma
This study looks at an “optimized recovery” plan for people age 65 and older who are in the hospital because of physical trauma. It may help improve how you recover in the hospital, but you must be able to communicate and not be receiving palliative (comfort-focused) care.
GothenburgAges 65 years+ - NCT04173416Recruiting
Support program for young adults in opioid recovery
This study tests a structured recovery support program for adults age 18–28 who have opioid use disorder. It may help by adding extra involvement and support while you receive common long-acting opioid treatment from a medical clinic.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–28 - NCT04461171Recruiting
Better recovery steps after surgery for arm or leg tumors
This trial looks at whether an organized “enhanced recovery” plan can help people recover better after surgery for a suspected sarcoma in the arm or leg. If you’re having surgery at Vanderbilt, it may support faster, smoother recovery regardless of whether you use opioid pain medicine before surgery.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT04811209Recruiting
Testing better pain control and recovery after orthopedic surgery
This trial looks at how well a pain-control plan works after certain orthopedic surgeries and how it affects recovery and patient-reported outcomes. It may help determine what level of pain relief is meaningful to patients after surgery.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–80 - NCT05138614Recruiting
Help for people with opioid use disorder and mental health needs
This trial studies a program meant to improve treatment access and support recovery for people with opioid use disorder who also have mental health symptoms. It may help if you are new to the program or recently relapsed, or if mental health symptoms have worsened—even without a relapse.
Holyoke, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05407987RecruitingPhase 3
Iron infusion to improve recovery after gynecologic cancer surgery
This Phase 3 study tests whether giving a specific iron medicine before major gynecologic cancer surgery can improve recovery. It’s mainly for people with low blood counts from low iron stores before surgery.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT05461092RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nerve blocks to improve pain control after spinal fusion
This early-stage study tests whether a regional nerve block can improve pain control and recovery for older adults having elective lumbar spinal fusion. If you qualify, you may receive a special pain-control injection during surgery to reduce opioid needs and improve recovery comfort.
Iowa City, IowaAges 65 years+ - NCT05824234Recruiting
REFOCUS program for mental health care teams
This trial tests whether a training program for mental health teams improves care for people with certain mental health conditions. You may be included if your clinic/team is using the REFOCUS training and you meet the study language and consent requirements.
Lyon, RhôneAges 15–65 - NCT06241482Recruiting
Enhanced recovery after brain surgery in intensive care
This study tests a special recovery program for people with serious brain injuries or strokes who need intensive care. The program focuses on helping you heal faster after surgery.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT05537376Recruiting
Peer-led suicide prevention support for veterans with serious mental illness
This study tests a suicide-prevention program delivered by trained peer specialists (other people with similar lived experience) to help veterans who are currently having suicidal thoughts. It aims to add ongoing support and improve safety and recovery for veterans with serious mental health conditions.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06430645Recruiting
Esketamine and recovery after propofol anesthesia
This trial tests whether adding esketamine to propofol anesthesia helps women wake up faster after a short gynecologic procedure called operative hysteroscopy. It may offer quicker recovery and clearer thinking after surgery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for recovery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 710 recruiting recovery 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 recovery 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 recovery 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.