Clinical trials
Surgical clinical trials
Below are recruiting surgical clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,195 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06270407RecruitingPhase 4
Tranexamic acid for fewer complications in plastic surgery
This study tests whether applying tranexamic acid directly to the skin during plastic surgery reduces bleeding or other complications compared to a placebo. It may help you heal better after your procedure.
VejleAges 18 years+ - NCT06439953Recruiting
Irrigation solution for spinal surgery instrumentation
This trial tests a solution used to clean the surgical site during spine surgeries to see if it helps prevent infections. It is for patients having certain types of spine surgery for conditions like deformity, cancer, or trauma.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT06870812Recruiting
Quick removal of brain bleed clot study
This trial tests a rapid procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain after a specific type of stroke. It might help people with a moderate-sized bleed in the front part of the brain if treatment can start within 24 hours.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–70 - NCT07226453RecruitingPhase 2
Metformin for recurrent PFA ependymoma
This trial tests if metformin can help treat a certain type of brain tumor called PFA ependymoma that has come back after surgery and radiation. It's for people ages 1 to 39 who are healthy enough for surgery or have tumors that can be measured on scans.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 1–39 - NCT06717711RecruitingPhase 3
Shockwave therapy for penis recovery after prostate cancer surgery
This trial tests if low-intensity shockwaves can help men regain erectile function after robot-assisted prostate surgery. If you had nerve-sparing surgery and have good erections before treatment, this may help you recover faster.
Rome, RMAges 18–75 - NCT06557798Recruiting
Second TAVI for failing aortic valve replacement
This trial is for people who have already had a TAVI (a minimally invasive aortic valve replacement) and now need a second procedure because the valve is failing. The study will test how well a redo TAVI works to fix the failing valve.
AalborgAges 18 years+ - NCT06186401RecruitingPhase 1
Experimental immune cell therapy for a specific type of brain cancer
This trial tests a personalized immune cell treatment for a glioblastoma brain tumor that has a specific marker called EGFRvIII. The cells are made in a lab and given by infusion, and the study aims to see if they can safely target and attack the tumor.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07763808RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Gum surgery for receding gums after braces
This study tests different surgical methods to repair receding gums that can happen after orthodontic treatment. If you have gum recession and are otherwise healthy, this trial may help improve your gum health and appearance.
BakuAges 18–70 - NCT06503406Recruiting
Testing a new dressing for deep wounds to speed healing
This trial tests a special wound dressing (SupraSDRM®) to help deep, full-thickness wounds heal faster and reduce the time needed before a skin graft can be placed. It may be an option for people with a large, deep wound from an injury, surgery, or burn that isn't ready for a graft yet.
Fort Sam Houston, TexasAges 18–85 - NCT07228091Recruiting
Surgery efficiency study for combined eye procedures
This study looks at how efficiently surgeons perform a combined cataract and vitrectomy surgery. It may help improve future surgical techniques. You may qualify if you are already scheduled for this specific type of eye surgery.
ManchesterAges 18 years+ - NCT04167969RecruitingTeam says not enrollingPhase 1
Nanoparticles to help guide prostate cancer surgery
This Phase 1 study tests nanoparticles (tiny particles) that are meant to help surgeons better find and remove prostate cancer tissue during surgery. You may be offered standard prostate surgery plus imaging with a study tracer to guide the operation.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07759193Recruiting
Understanding energy needs after head and neck cancer surgery
This study measures how many calories patients burn before and after reconstructive surgery for head and neck cancer. It aims to help doctors provide better nutrition during recovery.
Tel AvivAges 18–120 - NCT07453407Recruiting
Tavi valve vs surgery for severe aortic regurgitation
This trial compares a new catheter-based valve (J-Valve) with open-heart surgery for people with severe aortic regurgitation, a condition where the aortic valve doesn't close tightly. It aims to see which treatment is safer and more effective.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 65 years+ - NCT07469020Recruiting
Cle-pad study: Checking leg artery health in spine surgery patients
This study is looking at how common blockages in leg arteries (peripheral artery disease, or PAD) are in people who are having surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis or had surgery less than 3 months ago. If you qualify, it may help doctors better understand and treat this condition.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT07760493Enrolling by invitation
Zinc supplements before and after colon surgery in children
This study is testing whether giving children zinc supplements around the time of colon surgery helps them recover faster and have fewer problems. It may help their body heal better after the operation.
Alexandria, Alexandria GovernorateAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07757165RecruitingPhase 2
Surgery after drug treatment for advanced stomach cancer
This trial is for people with advanced stomach cancer that has shrunk after initial chemotherapy or targeted therapy. It compares whether adding surgery to continued medical treatment is better than staying on medical treatment alone, with the goal of improving outcomes.
ShanghaiAges 18–75 - NCT07758725Recruiting
Jaw repositioning surgery and joint remodeling
This study looks at how the way your lower jaw is repositioned during corrective jaw surgery affects the natural reshaping of the jaw joint over time. The goal is to help improve long-term joint health and stability after surgery.
Istanbul, FatihAges 18–65 - NCT05987241RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Using a blood test to guide immunotherapy after bladder/kidney cancer surgery
This study tests whether a blood test that detects tumor DNA can help guide the use of immunotherapy (nivolumab with or without relatlimab) after surgery for urothelial cancer. The goal is to see if starting immunotherapy based on the blood test results can prevent the cancer from coming back.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07755696Recruiting
Robotic repair for two hernias at once
This study tests the use of a robotic device to fix two hernias at once—one in the groin and one near the belly button. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective for people who need both hernias repaired.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT07755657Recruiting
Robotic single-port surgery for belly hernias
This study tests a robotic single-port technique to repair primary belly hernias in the midline. It may help patients with less scarring and possibly a quicker recovery.
Ghent, East-FlandersAges 18 years+ - NCT07244211Recruiting
Hip Replacement vs. Screws for Hip Fracture Recovery
This study compares two types of surgery for a specific hip fracture in older adults: hip replacement versus inserting screws to hold the bone in place. It aims to see which helps patients recover faster and get back to moving around sooner.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT07686211RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Study on better surgical guidance for head and neck cancer re-resection
This study tests a new augmented reality tool to help surgeons remove leftover tumor tissue after the first surgery. It might make re-resection more precise and improve cancer clearance.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT04284943Recruiting
Surgery for stomach cancer and diabetes
This trial tests a surgery for early-stage stomach cancer that also aims to improve type 2 diabetes by changing how your body processes food. It might be an option if you have both conditions and are not using insulin.
SeoulAges 20–69 - NCT06017817Recruiting
Light therapy for implant gum disease
This study tests a special light-activated treatment (antibacterial photodynamic therapy) to fight infection around dental implants. It may be an option for people with moderate to severe implant-related gum disease who are not smokers and do not have diabetes.
StockholmAges 18–85
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for surgical?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,195 recruiting surgical 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 surgical 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 surgical 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.