Testing a sedative with numbing medicine for cancer surgery pain
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding dexmedetomidine (a sedative) to bupivacaine (a numbing medicine) during a targeted nerve block reduces pain after upper abdominal cancer surgery. It may help patients wake up more comfortably and need fewer painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove part of your stomach, liver, or pancreas due to cancer.
- Your general health is fair to good (ASA class I, II, or III).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 35.
- You are not allergic to the medicines used (bupivacaine or dexmedetomidine).
- You have not been on strong painkillers (like morphine) for more than 3 months.
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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