Pain relief study for laparoscopic weight loss surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after laparoscopic bariatric surgery: one method involves numbing medicine placed near the surgery site, and the other uses an ultrasound-guided injection near the back. It aims to find which option works better for recovery in people with moderate to severe obesity.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 50 years old.
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) between 35 and 50.
- You are in generally good health (classified as ASA I, II, or III).
- You do not have severe heart disease, chronic kidney failure, or liver cirrhosis.
- You are not allergic to bupivacaine (a numbing medication).
- You do not regularly use strong pain medicines (opioids) for a long time.
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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