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
- NCT06780735Recruiting
Breast-sparing surgery using a special dye after chemo
This trial tests a technique where doctors use a special dye (ICG) to guide breast-conserving surgery in patients whose tumors have shrunk enough after chemotherapy. The goal is to remove only the cancer while saving as much healthy breast tissue as possible.
Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 18 years+ - NCT06780813Recruiting
High flow oxygen to reduce infections in obese gynecologic cancer patients
This trial tests whether giving high flow oxygen during and after surgery can lower the risk of infections in obese women with gynecological cancer. It may help improve recovery after surgery.
AthensAges 18–85 - 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+ - 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+ - NCT06789861RecruitingPhase 1
First test of TT5 in healthy volunteers and surgical patients
This is a first-in-human study testing a new medicine (TT5) in healthy people and patients recovering from surgery. It checks how the body handles the drug and whether it is safe to use for pain.
Adelaide, South AustraliaAges 18–55 - NCT06789965Recruiting
Comparing two weight loss surgeries for severe obesity
This trial compares two different surgical techniques for people with severe obesity (BMI 40-50) to see which works better. It is for those who are good candidates for bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–60 - NCT06792149Recruiting
Guiding gastric cancer treatment with 3D bioprinting
This trial uses a 3D-printed model of your tumor to predict which drugs will work best for your gastric cancer. It aims to make treatment more personalized and effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06799780Recruiting
Surgery for heart hole after heart attack: timing study
This study looks at people who had a hole in their heart after a heart attack and had surgery to fix it. The goal is to understand how the timing of surgery affects recovery.
Bologna, BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT06800339RecruitingPhase 1
Immunotherapy and radiation before surgery for lung cancer
This trial tests combining chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a low dose of radiation before surgery for people with non-small cell lung cancer that is borderline resectable (can potentially be removed but is close to nearby structures). It aims to see if this approach can shrink the tumor enough to allow successful surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 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+ - NCT06807437RecruitingPhase 3
Testing lanreotide before pancreas surgery to prevent leaks
This trial tests if a medicine called lanreotide, given before surgery, can prevent a common complication (pancreatic leak) after removing part of the pancreas. It is for people with pancreatic cancer or a growth that could become cancer who are scheduled for a specific type of pancreas surgery.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06809582Recruiting
Body position and kidney stone removal results
This study looks at how your body’s position during surgery affects how well kidney stones are cleared. If you have stones ≤2 cm and are having a scope-based kidney stone removal, you may be able to join.
SamsunAges 18 years+ - NCT06813053Recruiting
A New Decision Aid for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Surgery
This study is testing a new tool to help women with early-stage breast cancer decide between lumpectomy (removing just the tumor) or mastectomy (removing the entire breast). The tool is designed for women who have not yet talked to a surgeon about their options.
Aurora, ColoradoAges 18–100 - NCT06817148Recruiting
TAVR vs surgery for bicuspid aortic valve disease
This study compares two treatments for severe aortic stenosis in people with a bicuspid aortic valve: transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR, a less invasive procedure) and surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR, open-heart surgery). The goal is to see which approach works better for this specific condition.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 50 years+ - NCT06823440Recruiting
Preventing nerve damage from chemo with compressive therapy
This trial tests if wearing compressive therapy (like special sleeves or stockings) during weekly paclitaxel chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) in breast cancer patients. It is for people who have not yet had nerve issues or diabetes.
BrnoAges 18–70 - NCT06829173RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing a new drug with radiation for aggressive brain tumors
This trial tests a new oral drug called XRD-0394 given together with radiation therapy for people with high-grade glioma, a type of aggressive brain tumor. The goal is to see if adding this drug makes radiation more effective.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT06830369Recruiting
Virtual reality for comfort after major surgery in the ICU
This study tests if using virtual reality can help you feel more comfortable while recovering in the intensive care unit (ICU) after major surgery. If you are having heart or major abdominal surgery and will stay in the ICU for at least 2 days, you may be able to try a VR program to see if it eases your stay.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06832046Recruiting
Intranasal fentanyl for pain in pediatric emergencies
This study looks back at children who already received fentanyl nasal spray for pain in the emergency department. It aims to see how well this method worked for treating sudden pain in children.
StrasbourgAges 1–17 - NCT06846944Recruiting
Relaxation technique for anxiety before children's surgery
This study tests a relaxation method to help children aged 5 to 15 feel less anxious before minor surgery. Children having low-intensity procedures like hernia repair or cyst removal at Meyer Hospital may take part.
Florence, FiAges 5–15 - NCT06852248Recruiting
Green dye vs. ureter stent for endometriosis surgery
This trial compares two ways of protecting the ureter during deep endometriosis surgery: placing a small tube (stent) versus using a green dye (indocyanine green) to see the ureter. The goal is to see if the dye works just as well but causes less pain and fewer side effects afterward.
Stoke-on-Trent, StaffordshireAges 18–50 - NCT06852313Recruiting
Saving the ovaries: surgery for simple cysts in kids
This study looks at surgery to remove simple ovarian cysts in children and teens while trying to save the ovary. It aims to find the best way to treat these cysts and keep the ovary working well.
BaselAges 1–18 - NCT06858020Recruiting
Hernia prevention after abdominal surgery study
This trial tests if a preventive measure during open abdominal surgery can reduce the chance of developing a hernia later. It is for patients who are having a midline cut that is closed later, not right away, and who are over 18.
HamarAges 18 years+ - NCT06859255Recruiting
Comparing heart valves for small aortic openings
This trial compares different types of heart valves (surgical and less-invasive) used in people with a small heart valve opening. It aims to see which valves work best, and will follow up with patients who already had the procedure.
Bari, ApuliaAges Any age - NCT06861790Recruiting
How weight loss surgery affects brain function
This study looks at how weight-loss surgery affects brain function. You will have an MRI scan and give a small blood sample before and after surgery.
Gainesville, FloridaAges 20–75
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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.