Surgery Clinical Trials
A listing of Surgery medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 2,628 clinical trials
Time-Restricted Eating After Bariatric Surgery
This study aims to compare the effects of time-restricted eating (TRE, 16/8) in adults with obesity who have and have not undergone bariatric surgery (BS). The study will include adults aged 18-65 years: those with obesity who have not undergone BS, and those who have experienced insufficient weight loss (IWL) …
Preoperative Opioid Tapering Before Spine Surgery
This is a pilot study in which patients taking opioids chronically who are scheduled for spine surgery at least 4 weeks in advance will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: opioid tapering with education alone or opioid tapering with education plus cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The primary objective …
Metabolic Control in Anesthesia and Surgery
The goal of this observational study is to investigate how a standard dose of the drug dexamethasone affects blood sugar levels during and after non-cardiac surgery in adult patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: How does dexamethasone influence blood sugar levels in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery? Does …
Sustainable Anesthesia in Myocardial Revascularization Surgery.
Introduction: Greenhouse gases threaten the health and safety of humanity. The Declaration of Helsinki seeks to protect human health and emphasizes the urgency of implementing sustainable strategies. Sustainability is defined by three pillars: economic (costs), social (clinical effectiveness), and environmental (environmental impact). Clinical effectiveness in cardiac surgery has a new …
PROGAIN Trial in Gastric Cancer Surgery
This randomized study will evaluate whether protein-enriched parenteral nutrition improves early postoperative recovery in patients undergoing gastrectomy for gastric cancer. Participants will be assigned to receive either protein-enriched parenteral nutrition or standard parenteral nutrition during the perioperative period. The primary outcome is nitrogen balance on postoperative day 5. Secondary outcomes …
Postoperative Pain Trajectories After Endometriosis Surgery
The pain associated with endometriosis reflects a multifactorial pathophysiology combining peripheral nociception, central sensitisation and psychosocial factors. Although surgery is an integral part of treatment, a significant proportion of patients experience persistent pain several months after the procedure. To date, postoperative pain trajectories after endometriosis surgery remain poorly characterised, and …
Psychological Prehabilitation for Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a psychological program before surgery can help adults who have lasting stress from past medical experiences. The program is called PREPARE-GI. It is for adults having planned, complex surgery on the digestive system, also called gastrointestinal (GI) surgery. Many people …
Activity Post Spinal Surgery Engagement Trial
Back pain can be disabling, limiting the ability to walk and to engage in physical activity. For patients with degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis, decompressive surgery often provides substantial pain relief and improved mobility. However, research has shown that even after successful surgery, most patients do not increase physical activity or …
Virtual Reality in Ingrown Toenail Surgery
Ingrown toenail is a common condition that may cause significant pain, functional impairment, and recurrent disease. Although conservative management is appropriate for mild cases, moderate-to-severe or recurrent ingrown toenails are commonly treated surgically under local anesthesia. However, pain associated with the digital nerve block and procedure-related anxiety may negatively affect …
Prehabilitation in High-risk Oncologic Surgery
The goal of this clinical study is to learn whether a prehabilitation program can improve recovery after major abdominal surgery in adults with cancer who are receiving treatment before surgery. Prehabilitation is supportive care given before surgery to help patients prepare physically, nutritionally, and emotionally. The main questions this study …
