Pain relief options for weight-loss surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two medicines, dexmedetomidine and ketamine, added to standard anesthesia to see which one provides better pain control during and after weight-loss surgery. It aims to improve recovery and comfort for patients.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are scheduled for weight-loss (bariatric) surgery.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 35.
- You are generally healthy (classified as ASA I or II).
- You do not have severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney problems, or severe diabetes.
- You have no history of substance abuse or long-term opioid use.
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