Preventive ketamine to reduce pain after surgery
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This study tests whether giving ketamine before or during surgery can reduce pain afterward. It is designed for adults with higher body weight who also have certain health conditions like well-controlled diabetes or blood pressure.
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Who can take part
- Be between 21 years old or older
- Have a body mass index (BMI) above 35 but below 60
- Have either no medical conditions, or have well-controlled blood pressure and/or diabetes
- Be willing to take part in the study
- Do not have a known allergy to any study medication
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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