Clinical trials
Surgical clinical trials
Below are recruiting surgical clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,180 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07307703Recruiting
TENS for pain and anxiety after gallbladder surgery
This trial tests whether TENS, a mild electrical therapy, can reduce pain and anxiety after gallbladder removal. If you are having planned gallbladder surgery and are in good health, you may be able to participate.
Niğde, AdanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07310888Recruiting
Robotic stomach surgery using a 5th arm
This trial tests a new robotic technique for stomach cancer surgery using an extra robot arm. It may help you recover faster and with fewer complications.
Hong KongAges 18–75 - NCT07312448Recruiting
Comparing two ways to fix a sunken chest in teens
This trial looks at two surgical methods for correcting pectus excavatum (a sunken chest) in teens. It compares the modified Nuss technique with the classic one to see which works best.
StrasbourgAges 11–18 - NCT07297342Recruiting
Comparing ways to use the 'Get Ready' app for weight loss surgery
This study compares two ways of using a smartphone app called 'Get Ready' to help people follow their pre-surgery plan before weight loss surgery. It aims to see which approach helps patients stay on track better.
GeelAges Any age - NCT07299591Recruiting
Antibiotic levels in hip infection spacer study
This study is testing a new way to measure how well antibiotics reach the infected area around a hip implant during a two-stage replacement surgery. If you are already planning this surgery, researchers want to see if the levels of antibiotics in the spacer are high enough to fight the infection.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07301268RecruitingPhase 2
GI-102 with or without pembrolizumab before brain surgery
This trial is testing a new drug called GI-102, given alone or with pembrolizumab, before surgery for a type of brain tumor called glioblastoma or grade 4 astrocytoma. The goal is to see if these drugs can help shrink the tumor before it's removed.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07299565Recruiting
Knee infection trial: drug levels after spacer surgery
This trial studies how antibiotics reach the knee joint after a temporary antibiotic spacer is placed. It may help improve treatment for people having two-stage surgery for a knee prosthesis infection.
Bonn, North Rhine-WestphaliaAges 18 years+ - NCT07298083Recruiting
Identifying markers for MPNST to improve diagnosis and surgery
This trial collects tissue samples from people with MPNST or neurofibroma during surgery to find metabolic markers that could help diagnose MPNST faster and ensure complete removal of tumors.
Houston, TexasAges 1 year+ - NCT07304596Recruiting
Oral health impact questionnaire for periodontitis patients
This study evaluates a Hindi questionnaire that measures how periodontitis affects your daily life. It is designed for patients with periodontitis who can fill out forms on their own.
Rohtak, HaryanaAges 18 years+ - NCT07301177Recruiting
Magnetic stimulation for veterans with nerve pain after injury
This study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation treatment can help veterans with long-term nerve pain after an injury or surgery. It may offer a drug-free option to reduce pain and improve quality of life.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07303257Recruiting
Quality of life after glaucoma surgery: a patient-centered study
This study compares how different types of glaucoma surgery affect your daily life and well-being. If you need glaucoma surgery, you may join to help doctors understand which procedure works best from a patient's perspective.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT06473103Recruiting
Checking skin cancer margins with a new microscope
This trial is testing a new microscope technique that may help doctors see more clearly whether all cancer cells have been removed during standard skin cancer surgery. It could help make sure the surgery is successful the first time.
Victor, New YorkAges Any age - NCT06879730Recruiting
Studying surgery types for early-stage ovarian cancer
This study looks back at different surgical methods (open or minimally invasive) used for early-stage epithelial ovarian cancer. It aims to compare outcomes and help doctors choose the best approach.
Varese, VareseAges Any age - NCT07296835Recruiting
Comparing a new flexible ureteroscope for kidney stone surgery
This trial tests a specific flexible scope (Shenzhen HugeMed 6.3 French) for removing kidney or ureter stones. It looks at how well it works, costs, and recovery, and may be a good option if you have stones smaller than 2.5 cm and need your first such surgery.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT07290764Enrolling by invitation
Surgery vs observation for liver cancer that responded to drug therapy
This trial looks at whether people with an initially untreatable liver cancer that has shrunk or disappeared after drug therapy should have surgery or just continue monitoring. It aims to see which approach helps people live longer.
Fuzhou, FujianAges 18–75 - NCT07289568Enrolling by invitation
Comparing surgery types for splenic flexure cancer
This study looks at two types of surgery for cancer in a part of the colon called the splenic flexure. It compares removing just the affected section (segmental colectomy) with removing a larger portion (extended hemicolectomy) to see which has better outcomes.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18–80 - NCT07292870Recruiting
Biological treatments for deep gum bone defects
This trial tests whether biological agents can help heal deep gum bone defects that remain after standard non-surgical cleaning. It may be an option for people who still have deep pockets around their teeth and need a minimally invasive surgical procedure.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07294690Recruiting
Virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery
This study uses virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery to see if it helps reduce anxiety and prepare you better for the procedure, leading to a smoother recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT07288489RecruitingPhase 3
A study on VMX-C001 for urgent surgery while on blood thinners
This trial tests a drug called VMX-C001 to quickly reverse the effects of certain blood thinners (Factor Xa inhibitors) in people who need urgent surgery with a high risk of bleeding. It compares VMX-C001 to standard care to see which is more effective at helping blood clot normally.
Chandler, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06869746Recruiting
Swiss Spinal Tumor Registry Study
This study is creating a registry (a database) to gather information about people with spinal tumors who are undergoing surgery. By joining, you help doctors better understand these tumors and improve future treatments.
Lucerne, Canton of LucerneAges 18 years+ - NCT06454227Recruiting
Subcutaneous wash during C-sections
This trial tests a new way to clean under the skin after a C-section to reduce the chance of infection. If you are having a C-section, this study may help improve healing.
JerusalemAges Any age - NCT07281417RecruitingPhase 2
Testing adding cemiplimab to chemo before surgery for sinus cancer
This trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps treat sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see if this combination reduces tumors more effectively than chemotherapy alone.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06884046Recruiting
Supporting parents of babies with heart conditions
This study offers support to parents whose baby is diagnosed with a heart condition before birth and will need surgery shortly after birth. The goal is to help parents manage stress during this difficult time.
Pessac, FranceAges birth–4 weeks - NCT07282756Recruiting
Lovastatin gel for gum disease treatment
This study tests whether a lovastatin gel applied to the gums (after a deep cleaning) helps treat gum disease better than cleaning alone. Participants must not have had previous gum treatment or antibiotics recently, and can be a smoker or non-smoker.
Bielsko-Biala, Silesian VoivodeshipAges 18–59
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for surgical?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,180 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.