Anesthesia drug levels in overweight and obese patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how anesthesia medicines work in the body during surgery for people who are overweight or obese. It aims to improve safety and comfort during anesthesia, which may lead to better outcomes and fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are either within a normal weight range (BMI 18.5–23.9) or you are overweight/obese (BMI 24 or higher).
- You have no severe heart, liver, or kidney problems.
- You do not take strong pain medications (opioids) or sedatives on a regular basis, and you have not used certain medications that affect liver enzymes.
- You are physically able to have a body composition scan (not if you have a stoma, missing limbs, or a pacemaker).
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding and have no known allergies to the study medications.
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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