Comparing pain relief methods after sleeve gastrectomy
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy: one uses a medication called dexmedetomidine given through an IV, and the other uses a combination of nerve blocks (TAP block and paragastric block) to see which leads to a better recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy weight loss surgery.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 35 and 50.
- You are classified as ASA physical status II or III (meaning you have mild to moderate health issues but are stable).
- You do not have serious liver, kidney, nerve, or heart problems.
- You are not currently taking strong pain medications like opioids.
- You are not allergic to dexmedetomidine or bupivacaine.
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