Comparing opioid-free vs. opioid-based anesthesia for weight-loss surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of managing pain during weight-loss surgery: one uses opioids (strong painkillers), the other uses a combination of non-opioid medicines. It aims to see which approach leads to a safer and smoother recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a laparoscopic (keyhole) weight-loss surgery.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 35 and 50.
- You are in good health (ASA I or II) — meaning you have no major health problems or only mild ones.
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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