Clinical trials
Surgical clinical trials
Below are recruiting surgical clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,194 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - NCT05439291Recruiting
Comparing surgery and non-surgery for pilonidal disease
This study compares operative (surgery) versus non-operative (non-surgery) treatment options for pilonidal disease. It may help find which approach works better for people at Stanford Healthcare.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 8 years+ - NCT05335174Recruiting
Predicting low blood pressure after major surgery
This study looks at how to predict low blood pressure in the recovery room (PACU) after certain major surgeries. It may help the surgical team recognize risk earlier so they can respond sooner to protect you during recovery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 45 years+ - NCT07037264Enrolling by invitation
Laser treatment for thyroid surgery scars
This study tests if a special laser can improve scars from thyroid surgery. It is for people with fresh or older scars in the middle of the neck.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–70 - NCT05578560Recruiting
Virtual reality rehab after vestibular schwannoma surgery
This trial studies whether virtual reality (VR) exercises can help people recover movement and balance after surgery for a vestibular schwannoma. If you’re eligible, you may be asked to use VR as part of your rehabilitation program.
PragueAges 18 years+ - NCT05564494Recruiting
Surgery for repeat shoulder dislocations
This trial studies surgical treatment for people whose shoulder keeps dislocating forward (anteriorly). It may help by choosing a surgery plan for the amount of bone loss seen on scans, while excluding people with certain medical or instability patterns.
New York, New YorkAges 16–40 - NCT05044832Recruiting
Personalized music to reduce agitation after certain surgeries
This study tests whether playing personalized music during and after specific surgeries can reduce “emergence agitation,” a period of distress or confusion as a patient wakes up from anesthesia. It may help children feel calmer by using music they connect with.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 3–9 - NCT04899466Recruiting
Test graft for closing reopened abdominal surgical wounds
This trial studies ActiGraft to help heal an abdominal surgical wound that has reopened and needs a second closure. It may help the wound close more effectively when the wound is still early but has been open for more than 24 hours.
Kfar SabaAges 18 years+ - NCT05076019Recruiting
Atorvastatin during heart valve surgery for patients over 60
This trial studies whether taking atorvastatin (a cholesterol medicine) around the time of surgical aortic valve replacement can improve outcomes. It is mainly for people who have not taken similar medicines recently and do not have certain heart rhythm or liver/kidney problems.
OdenseAges 60–95 - NCT05054335Recruiting
Testing personalized walking models for pelvic sarcoma surgery rehab
This study uses personalized computer models and movement measurements (often with MRI) to improve how surgery and physical rehab plans are tailored after pelvic sarcoma surgery. It aims to better understand walking and movement patterns so rehabilitation can be more effective.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04782752Recruiting
Radiation before lung transplant to help stop lung cancer spread
This study tests a focused, low-dose type of radiation given before a lung transplant. The goal is to help your immune system recognize and attack cancer cells (called “radiovaccination”) and improve outcomes for people who cannot get curative treatment with surgery or SBRT alone.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04678154RecruitingPhase 3
Antibiotic trial for severe open fractures of the leg or foot
This trial tests a new way of giving antibiotics to people with severe open fractures in the leg, ankle, or foot. The goal is to see if it helps prevent infections after surgery.
Redwood City, CaliforniaAges 18–64 - NCT04692714Recruiting
Cemented vs cement-free robotic knee replacement surgery
This trial compares two ways surgeons can attach a knee replacement using robotic-assisted surgery: with cement or without cement. It may help improve how well the new knee lasts and how patients recover after a first-time knee replacement.
LyonAges 50–80 - NCT04098146Recruiting
Registry for jawbone reconstruction after jaw cancer and jaw bone death
This study collects real-world information from people undergoing jaw reconstruction after their jaw bone was damaged (from cancer and certain medicines). It may help improve future treatment planning by tracking surgical choices and outcomes.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT04381663Enrolling by invitation
Tracking symptoms in degenerative neck spine narrowing
This study follows adults with degenerative narrowing in the neck spine to see how symptoms and function change over time. It may help doctors better understand which patients improve or worsen, and why.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT04220931Recruiting
Botox shot to help prevent a pancreas leak after distal surgery
This trial studies whether injecting a Botox-like medicine into the pancreatic drainage area can help prevent a post-surgery pancreas fistula (a persistent leak). It’s for adults having a planned distal pancreatectomy, and it may help reduce complications after surgery.
ClichyAges 18 years+ - NCT03555903Recruiting
Study of quality of life and fertility after deep endometriosis surgery
This study follows people who have had surgery for deep endometriosis to learn how it affects quality of life and future fertility. It may help improve care after surgery by showing which outcomes people can expect.
Pierre-BéniteAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for surgical?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,194 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.