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
- NCT05077124Recruiting
CytoSorb safety registry for clot-fighting medicine removal
This registry collects information on people who use CytoSorb to remove clot-fighting medicines from the blood. It’s mainly meant to track safety and how quickly the removal works, which may help improve care for future patients.
GrazAges 18 years+ - NCT06805890Recruiting
Tissue repair study in IBD using organoid technology
This study collects tissue samples from people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis during routine colonoscopy or surgery to grow mini-organs (organoids) in the lab. The goal is to learn how the gut heals itself, which could lead to better treatments.
MarseilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06726434Recruiting
Comparing freezing vs. surgery for foot spasticity after stroke
This trial compares a freezing procedure (cryoneurotomy) with standard surgery to treat foot stiffness after a stroke. It aims to see which method better corrects the foot turning inward and downward, helping you walk more easily.
GarchesAges 18 years+ - NCT03740893RecruitingPhase 2
Test drug to block DNA damage in triple-negative breast cancer
This Phase 2 trial studies a treatment given around the time of breast surgery to help shrink or control residual (remaining) triple-negative breast cancer. It also checks biomarkers (lab signals) to understand who benefits, with some people receiving anti–PD-L1 immunotherapy and some not.
Bournemouth, DorsetAges 18 years+ - NCT05433467Recruiting
CT-guided locating for tiny liver cancer before surgery
This study tests a CT-guided method to find and precisely locate very small liver cancer spots before surgery. It may help surgeons remove the tumor more accurately when standard scans cannot clearly see it.
Yangzhou, JiangsuAges 18 years+ - NCT06403839Recruiting
Dental check before valve surgery to prevent infection
This study tests whether a dental check-up before heart valve surgery can help lower the risk of a serious heart infection after the operation.
OdenseAges 18 years+ - NCT06626399Recruiting
ChatGPT-4 for detecting surgical site infections after colorectal surgery
This trial tests whether ChatGPT-4 can help detect surgical site infections after colorectal surgery by looking at your electronic health records. It aims to improve infection monitoring without extra tests or visits.
Granollers, BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06647017Recruiting
Nerve stimulation to reduce blood loss during dialysis graft placement
This trial tests whether a gentle nerve stimulation device placed behind the ear can lower blood loss during surgery to place a dialysis graft (a tube for dialysis treatment). It may help make the procedure safer.
Watkinsville, GeorgiaAges 18–75 - NCT06647303Recruiting
Improving communication between surgeons and patients
This study looks at ways to improve how surgeons talk with patients before surgery. It may help you feel more informed and involved in your care.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT06637137Recruiting
Blood management for cardiac surgery patients
This trial studies a program to manage blood levels before, during, and after heart surgery. It may help reduce the need for blood transfusions and improve recovery.
RomaAges 18 years+ - NCT06270303Recruiting
Bone substitute for gum disease between tooth roots
This trial tests a bone substitute material to help repair gum defects between the roots of back teeth (molars) that have not healed with standard deep cleaning. If you have a single area of gum bone loss between the roots, this surgery might help regenerate the bone.
GothenburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06603961Recruiting
Preventing leg swelling after bypass surgery with a special bandage
This trial tests a custom pressure-guided elastic bandage to prevent leg swelling after coronary artery bypass surgery. The bandage is wrapped around the leg where a vein was taken for the bypass.
Bangkok, Bangkok NoiAges 18 years+ - NCT06567691Enrolling by invitation
Comparing two ways to bypass cancer-caused stomach blockage
This trial compares two ways to bypass a stomach or intestinal blockage caused by cancer that cannot be cured with surgery. It tests a newer, less invasive procedure (endoscopic gastroenterostomy) against the standard surgical bypass (gastrojejunostomy) to see which works better for patients like you.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06562179Recruiting
Robotic surgery for stomach, pancreas, liver, bile duct, and esophagus conditions
This study is testing a new robotic system for several types of abdominal surgeries. Depending on your diagnosis, you may qualify for a specific part of this trial that looks at how well this robot can help with your operation.
Tampa, FloridaAges 18–80 - NCT06544187Recruiting
Can MRI predict surgical fitness instead of exercise testing?
This study looks at whether an MRI scan can replace an exercise test (CPET) to predict how well you will recover after cancer surgery. It is for people with esophageal, stomach, or pancreatic cancer who are already being considered for surgery.
Stoke-on-TrentAges 18 years+ - NCT06526338RecruitingPhase 2
Study treatment after liver surgery or microwave ablation for liver cancer
This study tests an investigational drug called IP-001 given after surgery or microwave ablation for liver cancer. The goal is to help prevent the cancer from coming back.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06522438Recruiting
Gel with Hyaluronic Acid for Gum Disease Treatment
This study tests whether a gel containing hyaluronic acid and octenidine can improve the results of standard deep cleaning for advanced gum disease. It may help reduce gum pocket depth and bleeding without the need for surgery.
LondonAges 18 years+ - NCT06468280RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy and chemo with surgery for limited-spread stomach cancer
This trial tests a combination of an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 antibody) plus chemotherapy or targeted therapy, followed by surgery, for people with stomach cancer that has spread to a limited number of other sites. The goal is to see if this approach can help shrink the cancer enough to make surgery more effective.
Shanghai, Shanghai CityAges 18–79 - NCT06348719Recruiting
Robot vs. standard laparoscopy for early endometrial cancer
This trial compares two types of minimally invasive surgery (robot-assisted vs. conventional laparoscopy) for removing the uterus in people with early-stage, low- to intermediate-risk endometrial cancer. The goal is to see which approach offers the best value and outcomes.
LilleAges 18 years+ - NCT06329102Recruiting
Right colon cancer surgery and specimen quality study
This trial is studying how the type and method of surgery for right-sided colon cancer affects the quality of the removed tissue. It aims to improve surgical techniques for this type of cancer.
BergenAges 18–99 - NCT06430268Enrolling by invitation
Cleaning methods for infected dental implants
This study is testing different ways to clean a dental implant that is failing due to severe infection (peri-implantitis). If you need to have an implant removed because of advanced bone loss, the researchers will compare cleaning methods during the removal procedure.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–80 - NCT06378359Recruiting
Preventing staph infections with pre-surgery decolonization
This trial tests if a simple at-home treatment (using a nasal ointment and special body wash) before surgery can prevent staph infections at the surgical site. It's for adults having outpatient surgery in several specialties, like orthopedics or general surgery.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06363877RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a germ-killing rinse during abdominal surgery
This trial is testing whether a diluted povidone-iodine (a common germ-killer) rinse inside the belly during surgery can prevent infections better than a plain saltwater rinse. It is for adults having abdominal surgery for certain types of wounds.
Loma Linda, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT06356831Recruiting
Registry for surgery or freezing of abdominal wall endometriosis
This study tracks women who have surgery or a freezing treatment for endometriosis in the abdominal wall. It aims to learn which treatment works best for pain, bleeding, or quality-of-life issues.
BordeauAges 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.