Opioid-free anesthesia for pancreas surgery
Treatments studied
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This study tests whether avoiding opioids (strong painkillers) during surgery for pancreas or duodenum cancer can lead to a smoother recovery. If you are having a large incision in your belly for this surgery, you might be able to use only regional anesthesia and other non-opioid medicines.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have mild to severe but not life-threatening health conditions (ASA class II or III).
- You agree to have regional anesthesia (a numbing injection) instead of only general anesthesia.
- You can use a patient-controlled pain pump (PCA pump) after surgery.
- You do not have a heart block (first or second degree).
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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