Pain relief after kidney surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a pain medicine called sufentanil to see how well it controls pain after kidney removal surgery. It may help you feel more comfortable during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for robot-assisted kidney removal surgery.
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA 1, 2, or 3).
- You are not allergic to opioid pain medicines.
- You do not have chronic pain and are not currently taking opioids.
- You are not taking MAO inhibitors (a type of antidepressant) and do not have severe breathing problems.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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