Clinical trials
Surgical clinical trials
Below are recruiting surgical clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,188 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07382973Recruiting
NTP safety in thyroid surgery: preventing complications
This trial is testing if a technology called NTP (a type of low-temperature plasma) can help prevent complications and improve cancer control when they remove all or part of the thyroid gland. It's for adults having thyroid surgery.
Ocoyoacac, State of MexicoAges 18 years+ - NCT07397000Recruiting
Computer system to detect surgical smoke during surgery
This trial tests a computer system that uses real-time video from your surgery to detect smoke created by high-frequency surgical tools. If you are having this type of surgery, the system might help improve safety in the operating room.
TübingenAges 18 years+ - NCT02280733Recruiting
Chronic wound registry for real-world care documentation
This study is a real-world registry that collects information about chronic wounds and ulcers as they’re treated in everyday settings. It may help improve how care is tracked and supported, even if you don’t get a new medicine from the study.
The Woodlands, TexasAges Any age - NCT07402031Recruiting
Predicting weight loss from obesity treatments
This study looks at how people lose weight after medication or surgery for obesity. It helps predict which treatment might work best for you.
Brussels, Brussels CapitalAges 18–65 - NCT07423702Recruiting
Digital game to teach infection prevention to nursing students
This trial tests whether a digital game helps nursing students learn how to prevent surgical site infections better than traditional teaching. You would play an educational game and take tests to see if your knowledge improves.
VanAges 18 years+ - NCT07432737Recruiting
One vs. two doses of bleeding medicine in hip fracture surgery
This study tests whether giving one dose of a medicine called tranexamic acid (which helps reduce bleeding) works as well as two doses during hip fracture surgery. It may help people who need surgery for a broken hip near the thigh bone.
SkopjeAges 65 years+ - NCT07436806Recruiting
Comparing nerve blocks for pain after chest surgery
This trial compares two types of nerve blocks to see which one better prevents long-term pain after video-assisted chest surgery. It may help find a way to reduce chronic pain after your procedure.
Istanbul, BagcilarAges 18–75 - NCT07443410Recruiting
Probiotics for gum disease treatment
This trial tests whether taking pre- and probiotics alongside non-surgical gum treatment improves healing and reduces harmful bacteria. It may help people with advanced gum disease (stage III or IV periodontitis).
Heidelberg, Baden-WurttembergAges 18 years+ - NCT07448571Recruiting
Testing i-PRF for better root canal retreatment healing
This study tests whether using a special platelet-rich concentrate (i-PRF) during a root canal retreatment can help heal infection at the tip of the root better than standard retreatment alone. It is for adults with a previously treated upper front tooth that now shows signs of infection on X-ray.
IstanbulAges 18–50 - NCT07459049RecruitingPhase 4
Ibuprofen for gum inflammation after deep cleaning
This trial tests whether ibuprofen can help calm gum inflammation after a deep cleaning for periodontitis. It is for adults with moderate-to-severe gum disease who are otherwise healthy.
BaghdadAges 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 - NCT07507474Recruiting
New treatment for gum disease (Bioperio protocol)
This trial tests a treatment called Bioperio for people with gum disease (periodontitis) who have not been treated before. It looks at how well the treatment works over time.
Pisa, None SelectedAges 18 years+ - NCT07510451Recruiting
Predicting low blood pressure during major aortic surgery
This trial tests a new monitoring tool that predicts drops in blood pressure before they happen during major aortic surgery. It may help doctors keep your blood pressure more stable during the procedure.
Poznan, PoznańAges 18 years+ - NCT07547202Recruiting
Gum Disease Treatment Effects on Saliva in Smokers and Non-Smokers
This study tests whether a non-surgical cleaning procedure for gum disease changes markers in your saliva differently depending on whether you smoke. Researchers want to understand how smoking affects how your mouth heals.
Baghdad, Baghdad GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07549880Recruiting
Ultrasound to detect infections after abdominal surgery
This study tests whether bedside ultrasound—a simple imaging tool used at your hospital bed—can help doctors spot surgical infections early after abdominal surgery. Catching infections sooner might help you recover faster and avoid serious complications.
Herlev, Capital RegionAges 18 years+ - NCT07551024Recruiting
Zygomatic Implant Placement Accuracy: Metallic vs Resin Guides
This study compares two types of surgical guides (metallic and resin-based) to help dentists place zygomatic implants—special dental anchors used when the upper jaw bone is severely worn down. The goal is to see which guide method places these implants more accurately.
New Cairo, Cairo GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07586384Recruiting
Single-Port vs Standard Laparoscopic Surgery for Stomach Cancer
This trial compares two minimally invasive surgical approaches for early-stage stomach cancer affecting the upper portion. Researchers want to see if a newer single-port technique (using one small incision) works as well as traditional laparoscopic surgery (using multiple small incisions) and may cause less pain or faster recovery.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–80 - NCT07600580RecruitingPhase 4
Nerve blocks for thyroid surgery to reduce stress response
This study tests whether a special numbing technique (nerve block) given during thyroid removal surgery can reduce your body's stress response and help you recover better. Researchers will measure how well this approach works compared to standard care.
Zagreb, City of ZagrebAges 18 years+ - NCT07671963Recruiting
Bone Graft Options for Gum Disease Surgery
This trial tests two bone-replacement materials (a synthetic bone substitute and a natural bone graft) placed during gum surgery to see which one better helps rebuild bone and gum support around teeth with deep pockets.
Cagliari, ItalyAges 18–80 - NCT07395518Enrolling by invitation
Drain placement in c-section for women with thick belly fat
This trial tests if placing a small drain under the skin during a cesarean section reduces surgical site infections in women with a belly fat thickness of 4 cm or more. It may help prevent infections and improve recovery.
Chon Buri, Changwat Chon BuriAges 18 years+ - NCT07355452Enrolling by invitation
Leg closure after heart bypass vein harvesting
This trial compares two ways of closing the leg after doctors remove a vein for heart bypass surgery. The goal is to see which method leads to better healing and fewer complications.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–70 - NCT07148895Enrolling by invitation
Drain vs No Drain After Kids' Sistrunk Surgery
This study checks whether it's better to use a drain or not after Sistrunk surgery in children. The goal is to see if skipping a drain reduces complications and improves recovery.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 3–17 - NCT07073937Enrolling by invitation
Three-year results of combined microstent and canaloplasty surgery
This trial is checking how well a combined eye surgery (Hydrus microstent plus canaloplasty plus cataract surgery) works over 3 years. It looks at long-term safety and effect on eye pressure. It's for people with open-angle glaucoma who already had that specific combination of procedures.
Salt Lake City, UtahAges 18 years+ - NCT06977646Enrolling by invitation
Heart surgery for apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy without valve pressure
This study looks at people who have had surgery to reshape the left side of the heart for a specific type of thickened heart muscle (apical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy). It helps doctors understand how well this surgery works in patients without a large pressure difference across the heart valve.
Moscow, MoscowAges 15 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for surgical?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,188 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.