Pain relief medicine added to numbing drug for gallbladder surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if adding dexmedetomidine or magnesium to a standard numbing medication (bupivacaine) injected into the belly during gallbladder surgery can improve pain control and recovery. It aims to find a better way to manage pain after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You are scheduled for elective gallbladder removal surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) under general anesthesia.
- You are in good health or have mild health issues (ASA I or II).
- You do not have allergies to any of the study drugs.
- You do not have a history of heart rhythm problems or conduction issues.
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease.
- You are not currently taking strong pain medications (opioids) or other painkillers regularly.
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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