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
- 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 - NCT06560827RecruitingPhase 1
CAR-T Cells for Liver Cancer After Surgery
This trial is testing a new treatment made from your own immune cells (called CT011 CAR-T cells) to see if it can lower the risk of liver cancer coming back after surgery. It is designed for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread into nearby blood vessels.
BeijingAges 18–75 - NCT06456554Recruiting
Dermal matrix study in breast reconstruction
This trial tests a special supportive material called acellular dermal matrix in women having two-stage breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The goal is to learn how well it works when the implant is placed directly under the skin, over the chest muscle.
Little Rock, ArkansasAges 22 years+ - NCT06386276Recruiting
Surgery for severe endometriosis of the bowel
This study tests surgery to remove deep endometriosis nodules that have grown into the wall of the rectum or sigmoid colon. It focuses on women with this specific type of endometriosis to see if surgery can improve symptoms.
Avellino, CampaniaAges 18–55 - NCT06442787Recruiting
New 3D Planning for Jaw Surgery
This study tests a new way to plan jaw surgery using 3D computer models, custom guides, and plates. It may help people with a certain type of jaw misalignment get more precise results from their surgery.
Istanbul, FatihAges 18–55 - NCT06178497Recruiting
5-Year Check-In After ACL Repair
This study checks on people who had ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) repair surgery 5 years ago to see how well their knee is doing. It looks at a specific type of ACL tear (a 'proximal' tear) and helps doctors understand long-term results.
Lille, Choisir Une RégionAges 18 years+ - NCT06288009Recruiting
Comparing two types of stitches for skin surgery on head or neck
This study compares two different ways of stitching up surgical cuts on the head or neck to see which method leads to better healing and fewer complications. If you are having skin surgery on your head or neck and the cut will be closed directly, this trial might be a fit for you.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06240780Enrolling by invitation
Incrediwear recovery study for ACL and MCL surgery
This trial tests whether wearing Incrediwear clothing helps you recover faster after arthroscopic knee surgery for ACL or MCL tears. It is designed for people about to have surgery and who want to improve their healing process.
Oklahoma City, OklahomaAges 18–65 - NCT06281483Recruiting
PRP vs PRF vs standard care for chronic skin ulcers
This study tests whether a treatment made from your own blood (platelet-rich plasma or platelet-rich fibrin) can help heal chronic skin ulcers better than standard care. If you have a non-healing ulcer that fits the size and duration criteria, and you are generally healthy, you may be able to participate.
CairoAges 18–65 - NCT06296277Recruiting
Breathing machine use during surgery
This study looks at how a breathing machine is used during surgery. It is for adults who need help breathing while under general anesthesia for their operation.
Alessandria, ItalyAges 18 years+ - NCT05992857Recruiting
Omentum wrap to prevent leaks after Whipple surgery
This trial tests if wrapping a flap of abdominal tissue (omentum) around the arteries during Whipple surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy) can reduce the risk of a serious leak. It may help patients who have a higher fistula risk score (7 or more) during their open surgery.
ClichyAges 18 years+ - NCT05934682Recruiting
Study of surgery outcomes in children
This study looks at how pediatric patients do after different types of planned and unplanned surgeries at participating hospitals. It may help doctors improve care and safety for children undergoing surgery.
São Paulo, São PauloAges 1 day–18 years - NCT05779852Recruiting
Hypnosis to ease new foot amputation wound pain
This trial tests whether auto-hypnosis (a self-guided calming technique) can reduce pain after a toe or multiple toes are removed. It is for adults who are newly after an amputation and have moderate pain soon after the first dressing.
RennesAges 18 years+ - NCT05774002Recruiting
Psychological check-in for teens getting back surgery for scoliosis
This study asks teens with idiopathic scoliosis to complete psychological assessments while planning for elective back surgery. It may help doctors better understand patients’ mental and emotional needs around surgery.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 10–19 - NCT05758181Enrolling by invitation
Testing a dressing on surgical wounds to help healing
This study looks at how a wound dressing or treatment affects healing in surgical cuts that are closed with sutures or similar methods. You may be able to join if you’re having a skin surgery on the neck, trunk, or arms/legs with a long enough wound you can follow up on.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05847270Recruiting
Surgery for a neck bone dislocation that can’t be put back
This study looks at surgical treatment for a specific type of neck bone dislocation that cannot be corrected without surgery. It may help patients whose imaging and traction testing show they need an operation to stabilize the neck.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Up to 80 years - NCT05848375Recruiting
Rotator cuff surgery done with special anesthesia alone
This trial studies rotator cuff repair surgery when the surgeon uses a regional anesthesia method (numbing the arm area) rather than general anesthesia alone. It may help people with certain types of rotator cuff tendon injuries who are good candidates for outpatient surgery and this anesthesia approach.
NantesAges 18 years+ - NCT05758168Recruiting
Testing a tie-over dressing to improve surgical wound healing
This study looks at whether a specific dressing technique (“tie-over bolster”) leads to better cosmetic results after certain head or neck surgeries. You may benefit if your surgeon plans a skin wound that can be closed and you can return for follow-up visits.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05571722RecruitingPhase 4
Antibiotic prevention for surgical site infections
This trial tests whether using linezolid or vancomycin before surgery can better prevent infections at the surgical wound in people at higher risk. You might be considered because you either can’t take certain standard antibiotics (beta-lactams) and/or may carry MRSA bacteria.
MarseilleAges 18 years+
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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.