Study on dexmedetomidine for pain relief after bowel surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a sedative medication called dexmedetomidine to see if it helps control pain and speed up recovery after laparoscopic-assisted bowel surgery. It is for adults aged 18 to 70 who are having elective or semi-elective procedures like bowel resection or ileostomy reversal.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic-assisted bowel surgery (like bowel resection, colectomy, or ileostomy reversal) that is planned and not an emergency.
- You are generally healthy or have mild to moderate health problems (ASA classification I-III).
- You do not have serious heart problems like weak pumping, valve disease, slow heart rate, or heart block without a pacemaker.
- You are not allergic to dexmedetomidine, not pregnant or breastfeeding, do not have an active infection or sepsis, and are not taking certain interacting medications or using more than 30 mg of morphine daily.
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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