Clinical trials
Surgical clinical trials
Below are recruiting surgical clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,179 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06729710Recruiting
Prism Adaptation for Symptomatic Inward Eye Turn – Shorter Timing
This trial tests whether adjusting prism glasses over a shorter time helps people with symptomatic inward eye turn (esophoria) and whether surgery results are better after that adaptation. It may be helpful if you have double vision, eye strain, or headaches that worsen with fatigue or reading.
CopenhagenAges 18–65 - NCT06679244Recruiting
New surgery for upper stomach cancer
This trial tests a new surgical technique for patients with cancer in the upper part of the stomach or where the stomach meets the esophagus. It aims to see if the new approach is safe and effective for removing the tumor and nearby lymph nodes.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06782932RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Vaccine and Immunotherapy for Removable Pancreatic Cancer
This trial tests two different vaccines (GVAX and a mKRAS vaccine) given before and after surgery for pancreatic cancer. Both vaccines are combined with immunotherapy drugs to help your immune system fight the cancer. The goal is to see which vaccine works better and is safe for patients whose tumors can be removed.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06783751Recruiting
New surgical method to reduce acid reflux after weight loss surgery
This trial tests a modified version of sleeve gastrectomy that aims to reduce the risk of acid reflux (GERD) after surgery. It is for people aged 18–65 with a BMI between 35 and 55 who already have some degree of GERD and are planning to have weight loss surgery.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06785389Recruiting
How fear before surgery affects pain and recovery
This study looks at how feeling scared or anxious before surgery might affect your pain and recovery afterward. It aims to help improve care for future patients.
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las PalmasAges 18 years+ - NCT06780176Recruiting
Breast cancer risk study for people in Florida
This study looks at breast cancer risk factors and outcomes by inviting people who are getting breast biopsies or are new breast patients at certain Florida hospitals to complete a survey. It aims to better understand what affects breast cancer risk and treatment results.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06780202RecruitingPhase 2
Steroid to reduce opioid use after foot/ankle surgery
This study tests whether a steroid medicine called Medrol Dosepak can help reduce the need for opioid painkillers after foot or ankle surgery. If you are having foot or ankle surgery at Emory and are generally healthy, you may be able to join.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–95 - NCT06766578RecruitingPhase 2
Low-dose radiation plus immunotherapy and chemo before gastric cancer surgery
This trial tests a new combination of low-dose radiation, an immunotherapy drug (tirelizumab), and chemotherapy (SOX) given before surgery for locally advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors more effectively.
Jinan, ShandongAges 18–75 - NCT06768424Recruiting
Treating deep gum pockets with laser or scalpel and platelet gel
This study compares two ways to fix deep gum pockets around teeth: a laser (MIST) or a traditional scalpel (GBT). Both methods use a gel made from your own blood (PRF) to help healing. The goal is to see which works better.
Budapest, BudapestAges 18–65 - NCT06765941Recruiting
PTeye vs surgeon's eyes for parathyroid protection in thyroid surgery
This trial tests whether a device called PTeye helps surgeons better identify and protect the parathyroid glands during first-time total thyroid removal surgery, compared to relying on the surgeon's eyes alone.
Krakow, MałopolskaAges 18 years+ - NCT06770153Recruiting
A trial comparing two knee replacement balancing techniques
This study compares a special tensioning tool to the standard method for balancing a new knee joint during total knee replacement. It aims to see which technique provides better outcomes.
BolognaAges 50–85 - NCT05128604Recruiting
Study of EUS-guided bypass for blocked stomach outlet
This nationwide registry follows people with a blocked stomach outlet (gastric outlet obstruction) to see how an endoscopic ultrasound-guided “bypass” procedure works in real life. It may help your care team understand which patients benefit and how safely the procedure can be done.
Badalona, Barcelona, CataloniaAges Any age - NCT06751043Recruiting
Testing if fasting before a procedure is needed in ICU patients
This trial tests whether not eating before a procedure (called preoperative fasting) is better than fasting in ICU patients who are already receiving tube feedings. It aims to find out if skipping the fast can help you without causing extra risks.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06759701RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Weight loss drug before prostate cancer surgery pilot study
This study tests if taking tirzepatide (a weight loss medicine) before prostate removal surgery is safe and helpful for overweight men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer. It aims to see if losing weight can improve surgery outcomes.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT06743620Enrolling by invitation
Registry for iltamiocel vs placebo for incontinence after surgery
This study follows women who previously received the experimental drug iltamiocel for stress incontinence after surgery. It compares their long-term results to those who received placebo, helping doctors understand if the drug helps repair the urinary sphincter.
Harvard, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT05210764Recruiting
EEG brain activity changes during pediatric surgery under anesthesia
This study looks at how the brain’s electrical activity (measured with a painless EEG sensor) changes in children during planned surgery using common anesthesia medicines. It may help doctors better understand brain effects of anesthesia in healthy children having non–head or non–heart surgery.
BeijingAges 1 minute–18 years - NCT03416959Recruiting
Register study for surgery patients with long-bone bone metastases
This trial collects and follows information about people who had surgery to treat cancer that spread to their long bones (like the femur or humerus) to prevent or fix a broken bone. It may help doctors better understand outcomes after these surgeries and improve future care.
Bologna, BolognaAges Any age - NCT06732193Recruiting
Fissios App for recovery after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests whether using a smartphone app (Fissios) after lung cancer surgery helps you recover with fewer complications. If you are scheduled for lung surgery for non-small cell lung cancer and have a smartphone, you may be eligible.
Madrid, MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT06731881Recruiting
Light therapy to prevent infections after sinus or nose surgery
This study tests if a special light therapy can help prevent infections after sinus or nose surgeries. The treatment is given in addition to standard care and might lower the chance of needing more antibiotics.
London, LondonAges 16 years+ - NCT06730321Recruiting
Assessing skills for robotic thyroid surgery
This trial is for people having robotic thyroid surgery (removing all or part of the thyroid with a robot). It aims to create a scoring system to measure how well surgeons perform the procedure. You may be eligible if you have a small thyroid cancer or a benign nodule and want the best cosmetic result.
ShanghaiAges Any age - NCT06731855Recruiting
Recovery study: blood markers in newborns after intestine surgery
This study looks at blood markers in newborns after major stomach or intestine surgery. It aims to understand recovery and could help improve care for babies with similar conditions.
Liverpool, MerseysideAges Up to 5 days - NCT06731998Recruiting
Improving pain control after cancer surgery
This study compares different methods of managing pain after minimally invasive surgery for abdominal cancers. It aims to find which approach works best to reduce pain and improve recovery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–89 - NCT05123625Recruiting
Testing lymph node removal during bladder cancer surgery
This study looks at whether removing nearby lymph nodes during radical cystectomy (bladder removal) improves outcomes for people with high-risk non–muscle-invasive bladder cancer. It may help doctors choose the best surgical approach to reduce the chance of cancer coming back.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06719245Recruiting
Preventing post-amputation pain with targeted nerve surgery
This trial tests a surgical procedure called targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) to prevent pain after a leg amputation. The goal is to see if rerouting nerves during amputation can reduce phantom limb pain or stump pain.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18–75
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for surgical?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,179 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.