Perioperative dexmedetomidine for chronic pain after lung surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving the medication dexmedetomidine during and after surgery can prevent long-term pain after a thoracoscopic lung resection. If you are scheduled for this type of lung surgery, you may be able to join and help see if this drug makes recovery less painful over time.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are planning to have your first lung surgery using a tiny camera (thoracoscopic).
- You are in good enough health to be rated ASA I, II, or III.
- You do not have serious heart problems, liver or kidney issues, or a history of certain stomach or brain conditions.
- You are not allergic to any study medications (like dexmedetomidine or pain relievers).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is not above 30.
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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