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New treatment option for Opioid Use, Unspecified
Official title Evaluation of the Stress Response in Bariatric Surgery With and Without the Use of Opioids
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05752799
What this study is testing
What is Opioid Free Anaesthesia?
Opioid Free Anaesthesia is an investigational medicine, given as an infusion into a vein, being studied as a potential treatment for opioid use, unspecified.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment - it is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The goal of this clinical trial is to compare Opioid Free and Opioid Based Anaesthesia in patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Will the total dose of intraoperative opioid be reduced?
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Age \>18y and \<75y
- morbid obesity confirmed diagnosis
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) II-III
- elective laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery
- signed informed consent
You likely can't join if
- bradycardia, bundle branch block, hypotension, postural hypotension
- obstructive sleep apnoea
- history of depression
- chronic corticosteroid use or intraoperative administration of more than 8mg of prednisolone or equivalent
- refusal to participate
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Athens, Greece
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Athens, Greece. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.