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Cancer Surgery clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 6 Cancer Surgery clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in Italy (2), China (2), United States (1)). The most active sponsors are Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele (2), Peking University First Hospital (2). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 6Clinical trials
- 4Countries
Newest Cancer Surgery clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Virtual group prehabilitation education (GoPREPARE) for people awaiting cancer surgery | — | Plymouth, Devon | Recruiting | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Personalized prehabilitation program for cancer surgery patients | — | Catanzaro, Italy and 8 other locations | Recruiting | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Prehabilitation program to improve heart rate variability in cancer surgery patients | — | Catania and 3 other locations | Recruiting | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Evaluating pain management methods for minimally invasive cancer surgery | — | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Recruiting | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Managing body temperature during cancer surgery to reduce delirium and improve survival | — | Chizhou, Anhui and 35 other locations | Recruiting | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Using dexmedetomidine to improve long-term survival after cancer surgery in older patients | — | Hefei, Anhui and 39 other locations | Recruiting | Sep 11, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (6)
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Virtual group prehabilitation education (GoPREPARE) for people awaiting cancer surgery
This trial will test whether a virtual group prehabilitation class called GoPREPARE helps adults waiting for elective cancer surgery improve their fitness, nutrition, and readiness for surgery.
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Personalized prehabilitation program for cancer surgery patients
This study tests a personalized program that combines exercise, nutrition, and anxiety relief to see if it helps high-risk cancer surgery patients recover better and avoid complications.
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Prehabilitation program to improve heart rate variability in cancer surgery patients
This study tests if a special program that includes exercise, nutrition, and support can help cancer patients get stronger and recover better before major surgery.
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Evaluating pain management methods for minimally invasive cancer surgery
This study is testing which pain management method works best for people undergoing minimally invasive cancer surgery by comparing three different approaches.
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Managing body temperature during cancer surgery to reduce delirium and improve survival
This study tests if keeping older patients at a specific body temperature during major cancer surgery can help reduce confusion after surgery and improve their chances of survival.
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Using dexmedetomidine to improve long-term survival after cancer surgery in older patients
This study tests if giving older patients a medication called dexmedetomidine during cancer surgery can help them recover better and live longer.
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Quick answers
How many Cancer Surgery clinical trials are recruiting right now?
6, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 4 countries. The most sites are in Italy (2 trials), China (2 trials), United States (1 trial), United Kingdom (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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