Which painkiller helps lungs recover better after sleeve gastrectomy?
NCT ID NCT07712224
First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how two different ways of managing pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy affect lung function. One method uses an epidural catheter to deliver numbing medicine near the spine, while the other uses pain medicine given through an IV. Researchers measure breathing tests and pain scores to see which approach helps patients recover better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- epidural analgesia (bupivacaine and fentanyl) and intravenous analgesia (tramadol)
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves better for preserving lung function, it could guide pain management choices after weight-loss surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, retrospective study, so results may not apply to all patients. Differences in pain control or side effects could affect outcomes.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
-
106 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
-
Jan 2025
- Finished
-
Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult obese patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy at a tertiary training and research hospital.
- Ages
-
18 to 65 years
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients aged 18-65 years * ASA physical status III * Undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy * Availability of preoperative and postoperative pulmonary function tests * Availability of arterial blood gas analysis data * Receipt of epidural or intravenous postoperative analgesia Exclusion Criteria: * Missing pulmonary function test data * Incomplete medical records * Conversion to open surgery * Severe respiratory disease affecting pulmonary function assessment
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Bariatric surgery are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
Trabzon Kanuni Training and Research Hospital
Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- The acute effects of an endurance exercise bout the gut microbiome and gut-derived metabolome in Women's distinct fitness and body mass indexes
- Pilot study to evaluate the effect of nicotinamide riboside on immune activation in psoriasis
- The feasibility of electrical impedance tomography to guide non-invasive respiratory interventions in chronic respiratory disease
- Relationship between Collagen-Containing supplement use and muscle mass and body image following metabolic and bariatric surgery: a prospective observational study
- Can a new injection help tackle obesity? a trial puts it to the test
- Does a Mother's weight change the chemistry of her breast milk?