Study of a sedative drug during keyhole surgery
Treatments studied
This study tests whether adding a drug called dexmedetomidine during your surgery can reduce the amount of remifentanil (a strong painkiller) you need. This might help you recover more comfortably after laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are classified as ASA 1-3 (a standard rating of your overall health before surgery).
- You are having laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery in general surgery, gynecology, or urology, and the incision is smaller than 5 cm (about 2 inches).
- You do not take opioid pain medications (like morphine or oxycodone) on a regular basis.
- You are not allergic to any of the medications used in this trial.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and you do not have heart conditions such as slow heart rate, irregular heartbeat, a pacemaker, or severe heart failure.
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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