Comparing anesthesia with and without opioids for weight-loss surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of providing anesthesia during weight-loss surgery: one that uses opioid painkillers and one that does not. The goal is to see if avoiding opioids leads to better recovery and fewer complications after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 35.
- You are in a higher anesthesia risk group (ASA class III or IV).
- You are scheduled for planned (elective) weight-loss surgery, like sleeve gastrectomy.
- You do not have a severe heart, lung, or psychiatric illness, and you have no allergies to the study medications.
Quick eligibility check
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