Pain relief options for gastric bypass surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to manage pain after gastric bypass surgery: a nerve block alone versus a nerve block plus a lidocaine drip. The goal is to see which approach provides better pain relief and fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 35 or higher.
- You are scheduled for laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery (a type of weight-loss surgery).
- You are in generally good health aside from obesity (classified as ASA II or III).
- You are not allergic to the study medications (lidocaine, fentanyl, ropivacaine).
- You do not take strong pain medications (opioids) on a regular basis.
- You do not have severe liver or kidney disease.
- You do not have certain heart rhythm problems or a pacemaker.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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