Clinical trials
Surgical clinical trials
Below are recruiting surgical clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,193 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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 - NCT04251052Recruiting
Compare two surgeries to lower ovarian cancer risk in BRCA1 carriers
This study compares two risk-reducing surgery plans for people with a BRCA1 genetic change to see which approach helps lower ovarian cancer risk. You may be asked to have the study procedure sooner or later depending on your chosen plan.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 35–50 - NCT06638073Recruiting
Continuous vitals monitoring after non-cardiac surgery
This study tests a new device that tracks your vital signs (like heart rate and oxygen levels) continuously after surgery, even when you go home. It may help doctors catch problems early and improve your recovery.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 19 years+ - NCT05773950Enrolling by invitation
Triple medicine to prevent nausea after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery
This trial tests a combination of three medicines given during surgery to reduce nausea and vomiting after anesthesia. You might be eligible if you’re having laparoscopic gynecologic surgery and meet the age and health requirements.
Seoul, SeoulAges 19–49 - NCT05327478Recruiting
Compare treatments for controlled donation after circulatory death
This trial compares different care approaches for adult donors in a specific type of controlled donation after the heart stops. It aims to find which approach best supports organ/tissue use after donation.
Rotterdam, South HollandAges 50–75 - NCT07559539Recruiting
Life after scoliosis surgery: long-term outcomes study
This research follows adults who had spine-straightening surgery (called fusion) for adolescent scoliosis in their teens. Researchers want to understand how surgery affects your daily life, physical function, and quality of life 10–25 years later.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 25–40 - NCT07339111RecruitingPhase 3
CARTISTEM vs surgery for knee cartilage damage and osteoarthritis
This trial tests if a cell-based treatment called CARTISTEM can repair knee cartilage better than surgery alone. It involves people with knee osteoarthritis and a cartilage defect, with moderate pain and limited function.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–75 - NCT07596654Recruiting
Surgery versus chemotherapy for early-stage small cell esophageal cancer
This study compares how well surgery works compared to chemotherapy and radiation for treating small cell cancer that started in the esophagus and hasn't spread far. Researchers will examine which approach helps patients live longer.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06627270RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotics before surgery for oral cancer
This trial tests if taking antibiotics and using a mouth rinse before surgery can help treat oral cancer by targeting bacteria inside the tumor. It is for people with a new diagnosis of oral cancer who are scheduled for surgery.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07014046Recruiting
Simple bed exercises after colorectal surgery
This study tests if doing simple leg and foot exercises while in bed after colorectal surgery can help your bowels start working again sooner and reduce bloating and discomfort.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT07079163Recruiting
Comparing standard and 3D-printed mouth pieces for jaw surgery
This trial compares two types of dental appliances (one made the traditional way, one made with a 3D printer) for people who need part of their upper jaw removed. It aims to see which one works better for you.
Al MansurahAges 36–68 - NCT06981065Recruiting
Scandinavian study for displaced collar bone fractures
This trial tests different treatments for a specific type of broken collar bone (the outer end, near the shoulder) where the bone pieces are out of place. If you have this type of fracture, the study aims to find the best way to help it heal.
OdenseAges 18–65 - NCT06902454Enrolling by invitation
Sinus lift with special drill and same-day implant placement
This trial tests a new way to lift the sinus floor using a special drill and a surgical guide, placing a dental implant at the same time. It may help people who need an implant in the upper jaw but don't have enough bone height.
TantaAges 18 years+ - NCT06851052Enrolling by invitation
How do DNA changes happen in health and disease?
This study is looking at DNA changes (mutations) in healthy people and in people who may have DNA damage from things like the sun, smoking, past diseases, or treatments like radiation. The goal is to better understand how these changes happen and what they mean.
CambridgeAges 18 years+ - NCT06841419Recruiting
Rebuilding soft tissue with a thigh flap
This trial uses a flap of skin and muscle from your thigh to cover wounds on the hip, thigh, or lower belly that can't be stitched closed. It may help if you have a clean wound needing reconstruction.
SohagAges Any age - NCT06824688Recruiting
Comparing robotic surgery types for rectal cancer
This trial compares two robotic surgery methods for rectal cancer: using one small incision (single-port) versus several small incisions (multi-port). The goal is to see which approach offers better outcomes while preserving the sphincter (the muscle that controls bowel movements).
ChongqingAges 18 years+ - NCT06819995Recruiting
3D-printed vs milled guides for dental implants
This study compares two types of surgical guides used to place dental implants: one made with a 3D printer and one milled from a solid block. If you're missing one to four teeth and have healthy healed gums and bone, this trial may help determine which guide works best.
MadridAges 21 years+ - NCT06725732RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Nebulized tranexamic acid for reducing bleeding during sinus surgery
This early-phase study tests if giving tranexamic acid (a medicine that helps blood clot) through a mist into the nose and sinuses during sinus surgery can reduce bleeding. It is designed for adults who are otherwise healthy and undergoing a common type of sinus surgery called functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS).
AsyutAges 18–65 - NCT06693596Recruiting
Ovarian mass study for girls and teens up to age 20
This study collects information on ovarian masses in young patients to improve diagnosis. If you are 20 or younger and have a newly found mass on an ovary, you may join to help researchers learn more about these growths.
LeuvenAges birth–20 years - NCT06661291Recruiting
Using Pip App to Help Surgery Recovery
This study tests a smartphone app called Pip that helps you prepare for and recover from surgery. It is for people who have certain types of planned surgeries, like abdominal, spine, or joint replacement, and have a smartphone or tablet.
New Castle, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06650878Recruiting
Desarda vs Lichtenstein hernia repair comparison
This trial compares two surgical techniques for repairing a first-time inguinal hernia (a bulge in the groin). Both methods aim to fix the hernia with a mesh, but the Desarda technique uses a piece of your own abdominal muscle, while the Lichtenstein technique uses a synthetic mesh. The study will see which approach leads to fewer complications and better recovery.
Sant Pere de Ribes, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06584695Recruiting
Nerve blocks for pain after open kidney surgery
This study compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one provides better pain relief after open kidney cancer surgery. If you qualify, you'll receive one of the two blocks before your surgery to help manage pain afterwards.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06535269Recruiting
Pain after hemorrhoid surgery: standard vs bipolar sealer
This study compares two ways of removing hemorrhoids during surgery: one uses a standard electric tool, the other uses a special device (Caiman®) that seals blood vessels. It aims to see which method causes less pain after the operation.
Sabadell, BarcelonaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for surgical?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,193 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.