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
- NCT06315582Recruiting
Surgery for uterine septum
This study looks at a surgical approach to remove a uterine septum (a wall of tissue inside the uterus) that is larger than 1 cm. It may help people with this condition who are between 20 and 44 years old.
Chicago, IllinoisAges 22–44 - NCT06279793RecruitingPhase 2
Fish oil for recovery after high-risk heart surgery
This trial tests if giving fish oil through a vein before and after heart surgery can help patients recover faster. It is for people who have a high risk of complications during surgery.
AugsburgAges 18 years+ - NCT06128018Recruiting
Endoscopic vs surgical bypass for stomach blockage
This study compares two ways to help with gastric outlet obstruction (a blockage in the stomach or small intestine) caused by a tumor. It tests if a procedure using an endoscope (a long, flexible tube with a camera) is as good as surgery to help you eat and drink more comfortably.
Orlando, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06107959Recruiting
Metabolism changes after bone or joint surgery
This study measures how your metabolism (how fast your body burns energy) changes after orthopedic surgery (surgery on bones or joints). It may help doctors understand how to better support recovery.
Kansas City, KansasAges 15 years+ - NCT06090552Recruiting
Surgery planning help for adults 65+
This trial tests a program to help older adults plan their care before surgery. It may help you feel more prepared and supported through the process.
Irvine, CaliforniaAges 65 years+ - NCT06014411Recruiting
Early vs delayed bathing after fracture surgery
This study compares bathing soon after fracture surgery versus waiting longer. It aims to see if early bathing is safe and works just as well.
New York, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT05899933Recruiting
Compare two surgical treatments for peri-implantitis
This study compares two different surgical approaches to treat peri-implantitis, an infection/inflammation around dental implants. You may be enrolled because you have a qualifying implant and meet health and medication requirements.
AthensAges 18–80 - NCT05877300RecruitingPhase 1
Test a new esophagus implant to rebuild a short esophagus segment
This Phase 1 study tests the safety and feasibility of a new esophagus implant for people who need only a short (about 6 cm or less) section of their esophagus rebuilt after serious injury or scarring. If it does not work, you must be willing to have a planned “rescue” surgery later.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05725967Enrolling by invitation
Endoscopic and bariatric procedures for obesity
This study looks at people who are having obesity-related procedures, including options done with a scope (endoscopic) and revision after prior bariatric surgery. It may help doctors understand outcomes and improve care for people undergoing these treatments.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05652361Recruiting
AI guidance system for robotic rectal cancer surgery
This trial tests a machine-learning (AI) system that may help guide surgeons during robotic rectal cancer operations. It’s meant to support safer, more accurate surgery while comparing outcomes to standard surgical guidance.
Dresden, SaxonyAges 18 years+ - NCT05586776RecruitingPhase 4
Using skin cleaning to prevent post-surgery wound infections
This trial tests a “skin decolonization” routine using medicated skin cleaning to help lower the risk of surgical site infections after abdominal surgery. You may be eligible if you recently had an open abdominal incision and your wound is healing as expected at discharge.
Newport Beach, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05561907Recruiting
Endoscopic vs. surgical bypass for stomach blockage from cancer
This trial compares two ways to bypass a blockage in your stomach caused by cancer near the pancreas or duodenum. Both approaches create a new connection so food can pass through, but one uses a camera-guided tube (endoscopic) and the other is surgical. The study will see which works better for your symptoms and quality of life.
New Brunswick, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT05565118RecruitingPhase 1
Brain activity study during surgery for high-grade glioma
This early-stage study measures electrical brain activity during brain tumor surgery to see if it can predict tumor return or progression. You may be offered the additional measurements while your surgeon removes a suspected or known high-grade glioma.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05543941Recruiting
Test advanced irrigation during knee, hip, or shoulder replacement
This trial studies a cleaning solution used during surgery to lower the risk of complications and improve outcomes after joint replacement. It may be an option if you’re having a planned knee, hip, or humerus (shoulder) replacement and meet the specific health and allergy requirements.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT05502523Recruiting
Blood test DNA levels after lung surgery
This study looks at how different lung surgical techniques affect levels of tumor DNA in the blood before and after surgery for early-stage lung cancer. It may help doctors choose surgical approaches and use a blood test to monitor cancer after surgery.
Abington, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05415384Recruiting
Cryotherapy plus surgery for broken ribs
This trial tests whether adding cryotherapy (freezing treatment to the injury area) to standard surgery for broken, displaced ribs can improve recovery. It’s for adults with multiple broken ribs who are getting a surgical stabilization procedure soon after injury.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT05434819Recruiting
Ablation study during heart surgery for atrial fibrillation
This trial looks at whether a special heart rhythm treatment called “ablation” works well when done during certain heart operations. It may help reduce atrial fibrillation (AF) symptoms or future abnormal rhythm episodes for people who are already having surgery.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT04439552Recruiting
MRI study during cornea cross-linking for keratoconus
This trial uses an MRI scan (and a close-up eye scan) to study what happens in the cornea during treatment for keratoconus. It may help doctors better understand how treatment works and who benefits most.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 8–35 - NCT04968990RecruitingPhase 2
New Wilms tumor treated with proton beam abdominal radiation
This trial studies a specific type of radiation (proton beam) given to the abdomen after surgery and/or chemotherapy in children and young people with newly diagnosed Wilms tumor. The goal is to improve cancer control while carefully targeting radiation to the right stage of disease.
Memphis, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT04704648Recruiting
Surgery for a one-eye surface tumor in people with HIV
This study looks at whether removing a suspected pre-cancer/cancer growth on the surface of the eye can be done safely in people living with HIV. It is a feasibility (safety and practical) study, helping doctors refine the best surgical approach and follow-up.
KampalaAges 18 years+ - NCT03893916Recruiting
MEG vs EEG tests to find the epilepsy trigger before surgery
This study compares two brain tests—MEG and routine scalp EEG—to pinpoint where seizures start before surgery. It may help doctors choose the safest and most effective plan if you’re being considered for an epilepsy procedure.
BronAges 18–60 - NCT04194996Recruiting
Study of surgery for crooked or bent neck alignment
This study looks at how well planned surgery corrects neck (cervical) deformities and how the results change over time. It mainly involves standard pre- and follow-up imaging and study questionnaires to compare clinical and X-ray outcomes.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04073420Recruiting
Cardiac surgery registry to track Medtronic device outcomes
This registry collects real-world information from people who have had—or plan to have—an eligible Medtronic cardiac surgery device. It aims to better understand how these treatments do over time and help guide future care.
Marietta, GeorgiaAges Any age - NCT03997552Recruiting
Gum surgery options to help regenerate damaged gum bone
This trial compares two dental gum surgery approaches to see which better helps the gum and bone heal in people with periodontitis. It may help by improving the depth of gum pockets and supporting regrowth of damaged areas around teeth.
MurciaAges 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.