Esketamine and lidocaine for pain after liver surgery
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This trial tests whether two medicines, esketamine and lidocaine, can reduce long-term pain after liver surgery and possibly improve survival. It is for people who are having a planned liver removal (hepatectomy).
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled to have liver surgery (hepatectomy).
- You are in generally good health (ASA grade I–III).
- You do not have serious heart, liver, or kidney problems.
- You do not have another active cancer, epilepsy, or a history of mania.
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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