Pain relief study for weight loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests if combining a drug called Oxalidine with less opioid pain medicine can provide better pain control after weight loss surgery. It is for people with severe obesity who are having bariatric surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are having weight loss surgery under general anesthesia
- You are 18 years or older
- Your health status is classified as ASA I, II, or III (generally healthy to mild or moderate health problems)
- Your BMI is 35 or higher with signs of severe obesity like metabolic syndrome
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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