Pain relief after laparoscopy in children
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests adding dexmedetomidine or fentanyl to a numbing medicine (bupivacaine) given inside the belly during laparoscopy, to see which combination works better for pain after surgery in children.
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Who can take part
- Your child is scheduled to have a laparoscopic surgery (small camera surgery in the belly).
- Your child does not have a known heart condition.
- Your child is not allergic to any local numbing medicines (like bupivacaine).
- Your child's weight is not above the 95th percentile for their age and height.
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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