Pain relief after gallbladder surgery using ketamine or dexmedetomidine
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding ketamine or dexmedetomidine during anesthesia can prevent increased pain after surgery. It may help people having laparoscopic gallbladder removal feel better after the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled to have laparoscopic gallbladder surgery under general anesthesia.
- You do not have an allergy to any of the anesthetic drugs used.
- You do not have long-term chronic pain or regularly take pain medication for it.
- Your surgery is not an emergency.
- You do not have heart disease, a slow heart rate, or a pacemaker.
- You do not take strong painkillers (opiates) on a regular basis.
- Your kidneys and liver are working normally.
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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