Ketamine for shoulder pain after weight loss surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if a single dose of ketamine, given during surgery, can reduce common shoulder pain after laparoscopic gastric sleeve surgery. If you are having this weight-loss procedure and meet the weight and health criteria, this study may help improve your recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is over 40, or over 35 with related health problems like diabetes or high blood pressure
- You are a healthy surgical risk (ASA grade 1 or 2)
- You have not taken any pain medicine in the 24 hours before surgery, except acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- You have no history of drug abuse and your heart pumps blood normally
- You do not have a mental condition that affects your ability to make decisions
Quick eligibility check
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