Medicines for catheter discomfort after bladder or prostate surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether two medicines, dexmedetomidine and esketamine, can reduce discomfort from a urinary catheter after bladder or prostate surgery. If you are having this type of surgery and need a catheter, this trial may help find a better way to manage that discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are scheduled for bladder or prostate surgery through the urethra and will need a urinary catheter after surgery
- You do not have long-term catheter use or chronic pain medication before surgery
- You do not have uncontrolled high blood pressure, certain heart problems, or severe organ disease
- You do not have neurological conditions or communication barriers
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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