How anesthetic drugs work differently in overweight patients
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares how anesthetic medications behave in the bodies of people with normal weight versus overweight or obese patients undergoing surgery. Understanding these differences may help doctors choose safer anesthesia doses for each patient.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are in good enough health for surgery (ASA status I-III, meaning no severe organ problems)
- You can understand and communicate clearly to participate fully
- You have not been pregnant or breastfeeding in recent months
- You do not have severe liver, kidney, heart, or blood pressure problems
- You cannot have implanted devices like pacemakers that interfere with body composition measurement
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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