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
- NCT07452640Recruiting
Comparing two non-surgical gum treatments for advanced periodontitis
This study compares two methods for treating advanced gum disease (periodontitis) without surgery: one uses a special ultrasound device (Vector® system) and the other uses small hand tools (Mini-Five curettes). The goal is to see which cleans deeper pockets better and helps gums heal.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07455032RecruitingPhase 1
Neoadjuvant therapy combo for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (CADI-05 and pembrolizumab) before surgery for people with a certain type of head and neck cancer that hasn't spread. The goal is to see if this treatment can help shrink the tumor before it is removed.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07459855Recruiting
Can music therapy reduce stress during wound care?
This study tests if listening to music during wound dressing changes can help lower stress. It is for adults in the hospital who need wound care and are stable enough to participate.
BellinzonaAges 18 years+ - NCT07460999Recruiting
Singing training after lung cancer surgery
This trial tests if singing training twice a week can help with ongoing symptoms like shortness of breath or fatigue 6 to 18 months after surgery for early-stage lung cancer.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT07463586Recruiting
Brain oxygen and confusion after surgery in older adults
This study looks at how giving extra oxygen during surgery affects brain function and confusion (delirium) in older adults. It involves placing a small sensor on your forehead to measure brain oxygen levels.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 65 years+ - NCT07465484Recruiting
Total knee replacement for bow-leg deformity
This study looks at how well total knee replacement works for people who have severe knee arthritis and a bow-leg (varus) deformity. It may help you if you have a lot of knee pain and are considering surgery.
MoscowAges 18 years+ - NCT07467434Recruiting
Chemo before surgery for rectal cancer with liver spread
This trial tests if giving FOLFIRINOX chemotherapy first can improve outcomes for people with rectal cancer that has spread to the liver but can still be removed by surgery.
Le Kremlin-BicêtreAges 18 years+ - NCT07470411Recruiting
Testing a magnetic system for planned surgeries
This trial tests a new magnetic surgical system (called MACS) to see if it is safe and works well during planned surgeries. If you are having a non-emergency surgery and are generally healthy, you may qualify.
Las Condes, Santiago MetropolitanAges 18 years+ - NCT07474194RecruitingPhase 4
Cleaning the vagina before c-section to prevent infection
This trial compares two ways to clean the vagina before a planned cesarean section to see which one better prevents infections after surgery. It may help you if you are having a planned c-section.
Banī SuwayfAges 18–40 - NCT07475767Recruiting
Ultrasound and nutrition in surgical ICU patients
This trial uses ultrasound to check muscle and body composition in patients recovering from surgery in the ICU. It also looks at how nutrition affects recovery, so you may be asked about your diet.
OsijekAges 18 years+ - NCT07477496Recruiting
Anal fistula surgery recovery study
This study follows people having surgery for an anal fistula to see how well they recover. It uses your feedback to measure results, and you'll have check-ins for a year.
AthensAges 18 years+ - NCT07483307RecruitingPhase 2
Hormone therapy before surgery for lobular breast cancer
This trial tests whether taking hormone therapy before surgery can improve outcomes for women with a specific type of breast cancer called lobular breast cancer. If you qualify, you would receive endocrine therapy for 6 months before your planned breast-conserving surgery.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 50 years+ - NCT07483411Recruiting
Skin glue with stitches vs stitches alone for c-section closure
This trial compares using skin glue plus stitches versus stitches alone to close the skin after a planned c-section. It aims to see if adding glue leads to better healing.
JerusalemAges 18 years+ - NCT07483502Recruiting
Pre-surgery gut health supplement study for heart patients
This trial tests whether taking a gut health supplement (WellBiome) for six weeks before heart surgery can improve recovery and save the NHS money. It compares the supplement to a placebo (a pill with no active medicine).
Hull, East Riding Of YorkshireAges 50–80 - NCT05111015Recruiting
Ablation tracking study for people with atrial fibrillation
This study tracks results after a heart ablation procedure used to treat atrial fibrillation (an irregular heart rhythm). You may be asked to help by consenting and following the study plan so the researchers can better understand what happens after ablations.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616025RecruitingPhase 3
Study of NTX-001 for nerve repair in arm injuries
This trial tests a surgical glue-like product (NTX-001) to help mend cut nerves in the arm or hand. If successful, it could improve recovery of movement and feeling after nerve injury.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06861244RecruitingPhase 2
ETMR brain tumor trial for children
This trial is for children with a rare brain tumor (ETMR) who have not had radiation. Depending on how much tumor is left after surgery and if it has spread, the study compares giving radiation early versus high-dose chemotherapy.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges Any age - 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+ - NCT07501897Recruiting
Cold plasma for healing cannula wounds in ECLS patients
This trial tests whether cold atmospheric plasma—a gentle, gas-based treatment—can help heal wounds where tubes enter the body for life support. It might offer a new way to care for these delicate spots.
TaipeiAges 18 years+ - NCT07511673Recruiting
Dental screening before heart valve surgery
This trial tests whether a dental checkup before heart valve surgery can improve recovery and prevent complications. If you are scheduled for a heart valve procedure, you may be able to join.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07511725RecruitingPhase 2
Thiotepa spinal injection to prevent glioblastoma spread
This trial tests whether injecting a chemotherapy drug called thiotepa into the fluid around the brain and spine can prevent glioblastoma from spreading in patients whose tumor touches the fluid-filled spaces or who had a leak during surgery.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT07524062Recruiting
Thermal Imaging to Predict Surgical Wound Healing
This study uses thermal imaging (a camera that detects heat patterns on skin) to predict how well skin wounds will heal after surgery to remove suspicious or cancerous skin lesions. The goal is to identify which patients might have healing problems early so doctors can provide extra care.
Leuven, Vlaams BrabantAges 18 years+ - NCT07524998Recruiting
Surgery outcomes for complex heart defects across ages
This study tracks how children and adults with complex heart defects fare after surgery. Researchers want to understand what surgical techniques work best at different ages and how patients recover long-term.
BeijingAges Any age - NCT07535697Recruiting
Pain relief methods after lung surgery: two approaches compared
This study compares two ways to reduce pain after minimally invasive lung surgery (VATS). Researchers test whether numbing the chest wall with ultrasound guidance works as well as numbing nerves seen during surgery to help you recover more comfortably.
Offenbach, HesseAges 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.