Painkiller dosing during surgery to reduce side effects
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a device that tracks your pain level during surgery to help doctors give you the right amount of painkiller. The goal is to reduce side effects like nausea or breathing problems after the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are having major surgery that will last more than 2 hours.
- You will be under general anesthesia with a breathing tube.
- You will stay in the hospital for at least 48 hours after surgery.
- You can understand and agree to the study's rules.
- You do not have a pacemaker, defibrillator, or sleep apnea.
- You are not taking strong painkillers daily or have chronic pain.
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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