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
- NCT06991673Enrolling by invitation
Surgery support app for teens
This study tests a new support app for teens having surgery. It's designed to help with pain and recovery. Both the teen and a caregiver (who provides at least half the care) are needed.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 12–99 - NCT06983808Recruiting
Digital rehab before heart surgery
This trial tests a digital program to help you prepare for heart surgery. It uses a smartphone or tablet to guide you through exercises and education before your operation, which may help you recover faster.
Melbourne, VictoriaAges 18–100 - NCT06976710Recruiting
Improving communication before colon or rectal cancer surgery
This trial is testing a way to improve communication between you and your surgical team before colon or rectal cancer surgery. It's for adults having major surgery that aims to cure their cancer.
Coffs Harbour, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT06976138Recruiting
Using Light or ions to Improve Sleep and Pain After Knee Surgery
This study tests whether a special bright light or negative ion therapy can help older adults sleep better and have less pain after knee replacement surgery. It's for people with knee arthritis who already have trouble sleeping and are scheduled for one knee replacement.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT06982625Recruiting
Numbing injection after hip replacement for pain relief
This trial tests whether an injection of numbing medicine near the hip can help control pain after a hip replacement surgery. It may be an option for people who have significant pain after their operation.
ParisAges 18 years+ - 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 - NCT06974526RecruitingPhase 2
Study of a dissolvable implant for recovery after ACL surgery
This study tests whether a dissolvable implant that releases a medication called oxandrolone can improve recovery after ACL surgery. Oxandrolone may help strengthen the new ligament and speed up healing.
Fortaleza, CearáAges 18–60 - NCT06982677Recruiting
Improving health in early menopause after cancer
This study looks at ways to improve health and well-being in young women who went into early menopause after cancer treatment. It might help you feel better and manage menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, sleep problems, or mood changes.
Durham, North CarolinaAges 18–44 - NCT06968884Enrolling by invitation
Reducing complications after sarcoma surgery
This trial tests a special care plan before, during, and after surgery to lower the risk of problems for people with sarcoma. It compares this new approach to standard care for 300 patients.
Stockholm, Stockholm CountyAges 15 years+ - NCT06964737RecruitingPhase 1
CAR T-cell therapy for recurrent brain tumors
This trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CAR T-cells that target a protein called GARP on your tumor cells. It is for people whose high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) has come back after previous treatment.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06805253Recruiting
Heart recovery after surgery for leaky aortic valve
This trial studies how well the heart's main pumping chamber (left ventricle) recovers after surgery to fix a leaky aortic valve. It is for people who also have a leaky mitral valve and an enlarged left ventricle, and who are having their first planned valve surgery.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT06962072Recruiting
Outcomes after limb-sparing surgery for soft tissue sarcoma
This study looks at how well patients do after surgery to remove a soft tissue sarcoma from an arm or leg while saving the limb. It helps doctors understand recovery and function after this type of surgery.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT06952907Recruiting
Arm vs. leg artery pressure monitoring in heart surgery
This study compares measuring blood pressure through an arm artery (radial) versus a leg artery (femoral) during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. The goal is to see which method works better and is safer for patients.
BesançonAges 18 years+ - NCT06961045Enrolling by invitation
Nerve repositioning study for dental implants in lower jaw
This study tests a computer-guided technique to move a nerve in the lower jaw so that dental implants can be placed in areas with thin bone. It looks at whether this procedure causes any numbness afterward.
Tanta, Gharbia GovernorateAges 30–75 - NCT06961071RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Parathyroid transplant for low parathyroid hormone
This trial tests whether a donated parathyroid gland can help people with low parathyroid hormone (hypoparathyroidism) control their calcium levels and reduce symptoms. Participants will receive transplant and short-term immune-suppressing drugs.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06942754Recruiting
Bracing vs. surgery for ACL tears
This study compares two ways to treat a torn ACL: bracing alone or surgery using your own quadriceps tendon. It aims to find which option helps you return to sports best.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 14–39 - NCT06944314Enrolling by invitation
Doctors' views on pain during flexible cystoscopy with local anesthetic
This trial asks doctors to rate how much pain they think male patients feel during a minimally invasive bladder exam. It aims to see if doctors' estimates of pain are accurate.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 18 years+ - NCT06946290Recruiting
Nerve block for pain relief after heart surgery
This study tests a nerve block, called an intertransverse process block, to see if it helps people feel better and recover faster after heart surgery. The block is given during surgery to reduce pain.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT06951893Recruiting
Predicting quality of life after weight-loss surgery
This study looks at whether certain traits before weight-loss surgery can predict how a person's quality of life will change afterward. It aims to find patterns that could help doctors and patients make better decisions about treatment.
Chambéry, SavoieAges 18 years+ - NCT06945640Enrolling by invitation
Testing a 3D imaging system for robot kidney surgery
This study tests a new 3D imaging system (RUS NE) to help surgeons perform robot-assisted partial nephrectomy more safely and effectively. If you have a small to medium-sized kidney tumor and are already scheduled for this surgery, the researchers want to compare your outcomes to people who had the standard procedure.
SeoulAges 20–80 - NCT06939673Recruiting
Miro3D wound matrix for healing wounds and ulcers
This trial tests a special wound dressing called Miro3D that helps heal open wounds and ulcers. It may be a good option if you have a wound that is not healing, especially if it has tunnels or pockets under the skin.
Coconut Creek, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06940648Enrolling by invitation
Bladder lesion removal with a new surgical tool
This trial tests a new tool to remove bladder lesions through the urethra. If you have a small bladder lesion that needs to be removed, this study may be an option.
Hong Kong, Hong KongAges 22 years+ - NCT06939023Recruiting
Robot vs. keyhole surgery for left-side pancreas growths
This trial compares robot-assisted surgery with standard keyhole surgery to remove growths on the left side of the pancreas. It may help doctors determine which method is safer and more effective for non-cancerous or pre-cancerous conditions.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - 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+
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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.