Comparing two medicines for stomach emptying before weight-loss surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two medications, cyclizine and metoclopramide, to see which one better reduces the amount of fluid left in your stomach before weight-loss surgery. It may help you if you are having bariatric surgery and are between 18 and 40 years old with a BMI of 40–50.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 40 and 50.
- You are a non-smoker.
- You are scheduled for weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery).
- You do not have diabetes that has lasted more than 5 years.
- You are not allergic to cyclizine, metoclopramide, or macrolide antibiotics.
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