A new way to ease pain and speed recovery after sleeve gastrectomy
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding two pain-management methods—a sedative infusion and a nerve block around the stomach—can help you recover faster and more comfortably after sleeve gastrectomy surgery. If you're eligible, you'll receive the extra treatment on top of standard anesthesia.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 35 and 50.
- Your overall health is rated as ASA II or III (moderate to serious but stable health).
- You are not on blood thinners, gabapentin, or long-term opioids.
- You have no chronic pain, liver/kidney/heart disease, or a history of upper digestive surgery.
- You are not allergic to dexmedetomidine or bupivacaine.
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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