Melatonin before gallbladder removal surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether taking melatonin (a natural sleep hormone) before elective gallbladder removal surgery helps patients recover better and feel less pain or discomfort afterward. Melatonin may help reduce stress on the body during surgery.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 60 years old
- In generally good health (ASA status I or II, meaning no serious medical conditions or only mild conditions)
- Scheduled for planned (non-emergency) laparoscopic gallbladder removal under general anesthesia
- Normal to overweight body (BMI between 18–35 kg/m²)
- No allergies to melatonin
- Not currently taking beta-blockers, opioids, sedatives, or hypnotics regularly
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