Clinical trials
Surgical clinical trials
Below are recruiting surgical clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,189 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07325188Recruiting
Smart Guide for Toric Lens Positioning in Cataract Surgery
This trial tests a new guidance system to help doctors place toric lenses more accurately during cataract surgery. It may help people who need a toric lens to correct astigmatism.
Gainesville, GeorgiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07325747Recruiting
Immediate vs. delayed surgery for infected dental implants
This study compares getting surgery right away versus waiting for infected dental implants. If you have a failing implant with bone loss around it, this trial may help decide the best time to fix it.
Ann Arbor, MichiganAges 18 years+ - NCT07327125Recruiting
Skin closure methods and body image after gynecologic surgery
This study compares different ways of closing the skin after open gynecologic surgery for cancer to see which one leads to better body image and emotional well-being. It might help you feel more comfortable with your scar after surgery.
IstanbulAges 17–60 - NCT07332806Recruiting
When to remove the breathing tube after robot surgery
This study looks at whether removing the breathing tube in the operating room versus the recovery room affects how quickly the operating room is ready for the next surgery. If you are having robot-assisted surgery with general anesthesia, you may be able to join.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT07338006Recruiting
Chest wall reconstruction study
This trial studies patients who need surgery to rebuild part of their chest wall after a defect. It looks at how well different reconstruction methods work, especially for larger defects that can't be simply closed.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT07549399RecruitingPhase 3
Radiation, Chemotherapy, and Immunotherapy for Rectal Cancer
This trial tests a combination of radiation, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy drugs before surgery for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to shrink the tumor and improve outcomes for patients with higher-risk disease.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07349901Recruiting
Predicting hospital readmission after surgery using smart devices
This trial uses a smartwatch and smart ring to collect health data after elective surgery. The goal is to see if these sensors can help predict who might need to return to the hospital, so doctors can provide better follow-up care.
Manaus, AmazonasAges 18 years+ - NCT07351123Recruiting
Pelvic fracture treatment study for older adults
This study compares different ways to treat a specific type of pelvic fracture in adults 60 and older. It aims to find which treatment works best for healing and recovery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 60 years+ - NCT07368322Recruiting
Y-incision vs. standard surgery for aortic root enlargement
This study tests a new surgical method (Y-incision) to enlarge the aortic root during valve replacement, which may help people with a small valve opening. It compares this technique to standard approaches to see if it can prevent the new valve from being too small.
HaifaAges 18–80 - NCT07369531Recruiting
Stoma-free survival after new anal-sparing surgery for low rectal cancer
This study compares a two-stage surgical technique (Turnbull-Cutait pull-through) to standard surgery for people with low rectal cancer. The goal is to see which approach helps more patients avoid a permanent stoma (bag) after surgery.
Changchun, JilinAges 18–75 - NCT07369882Recruiting
Less extensive surgery after immunotherapy for advanced head and neck cancer
This trial compares a less extensive surgery to the standard surgery for patients with advanced head and neck cancer who have responded well to initial chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to see if a smaller operation can be just as effective while causing fewer side effects.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT07369921Recruiting
Surgery for pilonidal sinus in children
This trial tests a surgical treatment for pilonidal sinus, a small hole or tunnel in the skin near the tailbone, in children and teens aged 12 to 17 who have the condition for the first time. It aims to help heal and prevent the problem from coming back.
Istanbul, UmraniyeAges 12–18 - NCT07372898Recruiting
Helping parents create a calm home for preterm babies after surgery
This study tests a program called H-HOPE that helps parents create a calm, supportive environment for their baby after major surgery. The goal is to improve the baby's recovery and reduce stress for the whole family.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 1 week–2 months - NCT07379775Recruiting
Testing AAR for nasal obstruction surgery decisions
This trial tests whether a simple device that measures your breathing (AAR) is reliable enough to help doctors decide if surgery is needed for nasal obstruction. It looks at patients who already plan to have surgery to see if this test matches what the surgeon finds.
Draguignan, VarAges 18 years+ - NCT07393139Recruiting
Pain after arm or leg amputation
This study looks at pain in the days right after a limb amputation surgery. It aims to better understand and manage early pain, which could help improve recovery.
BolognaAges 18 years+ - NCT07395037Recruiting
Study of emergency hospital stays for blood in urine
This study is looking at why people are admitted to the hospital as an emergency because of blood in their urine (hematuria). If you are being cared for by the urology team and stay for at least a day, you might be able to join.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT01756365Recruiting
Stem cell eye treatment from your own cornea cells
This trial tests an eye treatment made from your own cornea surface cells, grown in a lab and put back into the eye. It may help people with limbal stem cell deficiency by improving the health of the eye surface after a cell biopsy.
Toronto, OntarioAges 1 year+ - NCT01731444RecruitingPhase 1
Phenylephrine gel to reduce bleeding in burn skin surgery
This early-stage study tests a medication (phenylephrine) used during burn wound surgery to help control bleeding. If it works, it may make skin grafting safer and reduce how much bleeding surgeons see.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18–75 - NCT01528189Recruiting
High-dose insulin to reduce infections after major surgery
This trial tests whether giving high-dose insulin around the time of major abdominal surgery can lower the risk of post-surgery infections. If you’re having elective liver, pancreas, or colorectal surgery, the study looks at whether tighter sugar control helps your recovery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18 years+ - NCT02107989Recruiting
MRI and brain scans before epilepsy surgery
This study collects noninvasive brain scan data (mainly MRI, sometimes MEG) from people being evaluated for focal epilepsy surgery, and from healthy volunteers. It aims to build reference “normal” brain images and improve how doctors plan and interpret epilepsy surgery evaluations.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 8–120 - NCT02107105Recruiting
Study how surgery affects life quality in rectal cancer
This trial studies how surgical treatment for rectal cancer affects patients’ quality of life and other day-to-day impacts. It may help doctors understand what to expect after surgery and how to better support patients.
Houston, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT02395497RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Penile transplant trial using immune-suppressing medicines
This study tests whether a donated penis can be successfully transplanted using medicines that calm the immune system to prevent rejection. It also looks at safety and recovery of function in men with severe penile loss from injury, cancer surgery, or birth conditions.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–69 - NCT02598349RecruitingPhase 2
Proton radiation for pancreas cancer that can’t be removed
This trial tests proton radiation for people with pancreas cancer that cannot be fully removed by surgery (or who choose not to have surgery). It may help shrink or control the cancer using a treatment that aims to better target the tumor while limiting dose to nearby organs.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT02897700RecruitingPhase 1
Testing chemotherapy choices for early breast cancer after surgery
This Phase 1 study tests different chemotherapy approaches in people with breast cancer that has been surgically removed but is early stage. It aims to find a chemotherapy plan that’s safe and works well right after surgery.
Ganzhou, JiangxiAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for surgical?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,189 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.