Pain relief after head and neck reconstructive surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two medicines, sufentanil and methadone, for pain control after head and neck surgery that uses a flap to rebuild tissue. The goal is to find which option works better and has fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are scheduled for head and neck surgery that involves a flap reconstruction.
- You are in generally good health (ASA class 1, 2, or 3).
- You are not allergic to opioids like sufentanil or methadone.
- You have not used street drugs or had a substance abuse problem in the last 6 months.
- You are not already taking methadone at home.
Quick eligibility check
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