Timing of nerve blocks for weight loss surgery pain
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether giving a nerve block before or after bariatric surgery works better for pain control. It could help you have less pain and use fewer painkillers after your procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are having a first-time sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have not had a previous weight loss surgery that needs to be redone.
- You do not have a history of chronic pain or long-term opioid use.
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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